Q&A: BlueSky Brands’ Richard Hebert on Recent, Future Acquisitions, Goals

CS: Do you envision BlueSky becoming another Golden Gate Capital?
RH: Yes, we’re a consolidator. We’re focused on acquiring strong, middle-market brands in the gift and home and garden sectors.

CS: What’s an ideal acquisition for Blue Sky? What are you looking for, in particular, in a catalog company?
RH: We’re looking for businesses with strong brands, good operating histories, profitability, good management teams that are willing to stay in place and run the businesses for us.