October 24, 2024
Dugan-Bliss & Associates Joins Enchanted Partners Group (EPG), Rebrands as Dugan-Bliss Company
Enchanted Partners Group (EPG) is thrilled to announce the acquisition and rebranding of Dugan-Bliss & Associates as BlissCo, now an integral part of the growing EPG family. This strategic move reflects EPG’s commitment to expanding its market reach and enhancing services for both vendors and retailers. Founding partner Verne Bliss and President TJ Durham will continue to lead Dugan-Bliss, ensuring a smooth transition and sustained growth.
Tony Davis, CEO of Enchanted Partners Group and Partner at Enchanted Moments, expressed his excitement: "We are delighted to welcome the talented Dugan-Bliss team and their incredible vendor partners to the Enchanted family. Their experience, culture, and customer-first focus align perfectly with our mission to connect exceptional products with retailers through meaningful relationships." Dugan-Bliss Company brings its unique expertise in the gift, home, and gourmet categories to EPG’s expanding portfolio. The integration also strengthens EPG's regional representation, expanding access to key markets in the Southeast.
As part of the transition, BlissCo will relocate to the 14th floor of the Enchanted Moments showroom in Building 2 of AmericasMart in Atlanta, ensuring a prime presence in one of the nation's most important wholesale hubs.
Verne Bliss, Founder of Dugan-Bliss, shared his enthusiasm: "Joining Enchanted is an incredible opportunity for our team and vendors. With Enchanted’s support and resources, we can enhance our services, grow our relationships with retailers, and further our mission of representing curated brands with passion and purpose." This acquisition represents a new chapter for both EPG and Dugan-Bliss, blending the best of both organizations. Together, both companies will deliver expanded services, deeper market reach, and even greater opportunities for their vendor partners and valued retailers.
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June 27, 2024
Enchanted Partners Group (EPG) is thrilled to unveil the initial steps of our dynamic new growth initiatives! Led by President & CEO Tony Davis, EPG is poised to revolutionize the landscape of agency acquisitions across the United States with the launch of a groundbreaking Rep Sales Agency Model platform.
"Our expansion into varied geographical markets and ongoing growth in the Toy & Gift sector will be propelled by a team of exceptional executives and newly acquired agency divisions," remarked Davis. Enchanted Moments Founder Jeffrey Kennis, Vice President Josh Muskin, and Special Projects Director Ashley Davis will join the EPG board and ownership group, ensuring a wealth of industry expertise and leadership.
We are proud to announce that Ron Petroff will be at the helm of our strategic initiatives and will also join the board and ownership group. Bringing years of experience and relationships from his leadership roles with manufacturers and agencies including his recent tenure at Brandwise and MarketTime, Petroff's expertise will drive the success of EPG's newly formed acquisition entity, positioning us as a leading force in agency mergers and consolidations. “I am thrilled with this opportunity to help Agencies and Sales Reps transition into their next chapter of Representation where future generations can realize the success attainable with a career in our valued industries,” Says Petroff.
As the parent company for a broad portfolio of agencies spanning different geographic areas, Enchanted Partners Group is committed to providing capital and management expertise to fuel the growth of our partner entities. While each agency under our umbrella will operate independently, they will benefit from shared resources and strategic guidance offered by EPG.