Rubie’s Costume Co. acquires BuySeasons

Acquisition creates a ‘state of the art fulfilment solution’ for Rubie’s customers.

Rubie’s Costume Company has acquired BuySeasons, one of the largest fulfilment companies in the costume and party category.

The move means that Rubie’s will be able to offer its customers one of the most modern and efficient third party logistic facilities, capable of fulfilling all costume and party needs.

“BuySeasons will now allow Rubie’s to offer the leading fulfilment operation to our wholesale customers,” said Howard J Beige, evp of Rubie’s. “We are extremely pleased to finally be able to offer a state of the art fulfilment solution for our customers.”

Giuseppe Soccodato, global chief financial officer at Rubie’s, continued: “I am very excited with the thought of joining together two of the leading companies in the Halloween and party industry. This is sure to expand the range and variety of products available in the market, while providing a best in class delivery system, to the consumer.”

Rick Barton, president of Wisconsin-based BuySeasons, added: “Partnering with Rubie’s will allow BuySeasons to dramatically increase our product offering, as well as enhance our worldwide sourcing abilities. BuySeasons is very excited when we think about the synergistic benefits of this exciting combination as we look forward to enhancing our customer experience.”

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