Congers, NY November 24, 2006 – Jane Carroll Inc. today announced an agreement with The Ritz-Carlton Seoul to open a floral shop under the “Jane Carroll” name. Construction for the space will commence next month, and the store is expected to open in the Spring 2007. The agreement gives Jane Carroll control over all the artistic aspects of the licensed products offered, and The Ritz-Carlton is responsible for all operating expenses and startup costs.
Jane Carroll said, “I am excited and gratified to offer my signature products through the world-renowned Ritz-Carlton! This partnership will give visitors in Seoul a retail store to purchase unique gifts for family and friends. And business travelers will have a convenient way to buy my unique boxed-in-blooms™ or other specialty items that make a wonderful gift for clients or employees. We will also accommodate weddings and customized arrangements for special events. In addition, we will provide floral arrangements to compliment catering and banquets, as well as décor for business meetings.”
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Jane Carroll will provide training and support to The Ritz-Carlton staff for new and seasonal products throughout the year. The training will be conducted in person at The Ritz-Carlton in Seoul, as well as in her New York Studio, via the Internet and by phone.
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To assure quality control, Jane Carroll will provide detailed design instructions for all products sold under the Jane Carroll brand, and assist with sourcing of floral wholesalers in Korea.
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Jane Carroll will send care and gift cards, as well as all hard goods needed for the making of all products sold under the Jane Carroll brand.
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The Ritz-Carlton will provide a Korean language interpreter, and translate all instructions and gift cards.
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All information regarding the design and execution of products sold under the Jane Carroll brand, as well as all financial details of this agreement, will remain confidential.
About The Ritz-Carlton: Among the grand hotels of the world, The Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts are renowned for indulgent luxury. Sumptuous surroundings and legendary service await every guest, with a tradition of quality that spans over 100 years. 
The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul occupies a prominent location in the capital city's thriving commercial and residential district of Gangnam-Gu. Minutes from the COEX exhibition center, World Trade Center, department stores, designer boutiques, Olympic Stadium, and Itaewon -- the local shoppers' paradise
Recently the hotel earned the highest score on the National Customer Satisfaction Index 2004 conducted by the Korea Productivity Center.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC was incorporated in 1983 and today operates 63 award-winning hotels in 21 countries, with over 32,000 employees.
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