American manufacturer and retailer of scented candles From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yankee Candle Company (referred to simply as Yankee Candle) is an American manufacturer and retailer of scented candles, candleholders, accessories, and dinnerware. It is the largest candle manufacturer in the United States. The company is headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Consumer products |
Founded | 1969 |
Founder | Michael Kittredge |
Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 560+[1] |
Revenue | US$ 844.2 million (2013)[1] |
Number of employees | 300 factory workers in Czech Republic |
Parent | Newell Brands (2013–present) |
Website | www |
The Jarden Corporation agreed to buy candle maker Yankee Candle for $1.75 billion in the fall of 2013.[2] In 2015, Newell Rubbermaid announced that it would acquire Jarden for over $15 billion of cash and stock.
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