Russ Berrie

Russ Berrie founded the company in 1963. With an initial investment of just $500, Russ Berrie worked out of a rented garage in Palisades Park, NJ. Over the next forty years he grew the business into an international corporation and world leader in the gift industry.

Russ Berrie assembled a formidable team of creative, customer service and sales staff. His passion for the business shone through in every department. He created products that captured the sentiments of the public and won the hearts of customers across the globe.

Over the years his unwavering dedication to perfection earned his products the enviable reputation they still enjoy today. Russ Berrie's insistence on using the highest quality materials and methods forged a business model still followed by the company today. This gives us the confidence to buy Russ Berrie products for friends and loved ones of all ages.

The staff of Russ Berrie honour his memory and strive to maintain the high standards he introduced.

Russ Berrie - Founder 1933 - 2002
Delivery
It's 8.08pm on Wednesday, earliest delivery - Friday 12th Mar, (or later if preferred). Next-day cut off 3pm