Enesco has completed the acquisition of the Department 56 brand and key portfolio brands from Lenox Corporation. The acquisition includes brands such as Villages, Snowbabies and Possible Dreams as well as key D56 holiday and licensed lines.

Enesco has also hired a substantial portion of Department 56's current employees, including the sales force, and acquired certain inventory and other assets of Department 56. The company intends to keep offices in both Minnesota and California.

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