-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RxpOPfc389510MbgtWL0HmwMPh/xfW5K3kH2MZ8EHuAKLDrHe8qa4rcnZJCWalr4 rCqCFV9dBmbf9V/9K1yUHQ== 0000096294-99-000026.txt : 19990628 0000096294-99-000026.hdr.sgml : 19990628 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000096294-99-000026 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990625 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19990625 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TANDYCRAFTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096294 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 751475224 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07258 FILM NUMBER: 99652132 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 EVERMAN PKWY CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76140 BUSINESS PHONE: 8175519600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 EVERMAN PKWY CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76140 8-K 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: June 25, 1999 Date of Earliest Event Reported: June 24, 1999 TANDYCRAFTS, INC. A DELAWARE CORPORATION 1-7258 75-1475224 ------ ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1400 Everman Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76140 (817) 551-9600 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ (a) On June 24, 1999, Registrant issued a press release announcing it had added retail industry veteran Colon O. Washburn as a new board member. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description -------- ------------------------------------------- 99 Copy of press release announcing it had added retail industry veteran Colon O. Washburn as a new board member. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TANDYCRAFTS, INC. Date: June 25, 1999 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh -------------------------- Michael J. Walsh, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: June 25, 1999 By:/s/ James D. Allen -------------------------- James D. Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: June 25, 1999 By:/s/ Troy A. Huseman -------------------------- Troy A. Huseman Assistant Vice President and Controller EX-99 2 CONTACT: Jim Allen, Mike Murray Tandycrafts, Inc. (817) 551-9600 (investor_relations@tandycrafts.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE or Jeff Lambert, Brian Edwards Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. (616) 233-0500 (LamEdPR@earthlink.net) TANDYCRAFTS ADDS RETAIL EXECUTIVE AS NEW BOARD MEMBER ------------------------------------------------------ FORT WORTH, Texas - June 24, 1999 - The board of directors of Tandycrafts, Inc. (NYSE: TAC) today announced it has added retail industry veteran Colon O. Washburn as a director. The Fort Worth, Texas-based consumer products maker and marketer said the addition of Washburn, 54, reflects Tandycrafts' continuing focus on building its distribution channels and stable of consumer brands. Washburn brings over 25 years experience in the retail and consumer products industry to Tandycrafts' five-person board. He fills a seat that has been vacant since December 1998, following the death of longtime board member Robert Schutts. "We expect Colon will be a key contributor to Tandycrafts board," said Michael Walsh, president and chief executive officer of Tandycrafts. "His knowledge and experience both as a retail executive and consultant to the industry will be important as we strive for new ways to improve our operations, expand our depth of products, and enhance our service to customers." Washburn is a partner with Bentonville Associates Ventures, L.L.C., a retail and consumer products consulting firm, and president of Beau Terre, Inc., a real estate development company. Washburn previously served as a merchant consultant for Thailand-based C.P. Group and held a variety of senior level positions with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and its Sam's Wholesale Club division. Washburn is on the board of directors of Houston, Texas-based grocery and retail distributor Fresh America Corp. (Nasdaq:FRES). He also serves as a director for Maui, Hawaii-based Kaua Technology, Ltd. and Bank of Rogers in Rogers, Arkansas. Washburn holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Central Missouri State College and served in the United States Air Force. Tandycrafts, Inc. (www.tandycrafts.com) is a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of consumer products, including frames and wall decor, office supplies, leather and crafts, and novelties and promotional products. The Company's products are marketed and sold nationwide through wholesale distribution channels, including mass merchandisers and specialty retailer, and direct-to- consumer channels through the Company's retail stories, mail order and the Internet. Tandycrafts is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----