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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Balsam Hill Studio Expands with Second Store Opening in Honolulu, Hawaii
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balsam Brands ® is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its second Balsam Hill Studio store, soon to be welcoming guests at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Following the success of its flagship store in Maui, this new location opening on July 1, 2025, brings the signature quality and magic of Balsam Hill Studio to Oahu—just in time for Hawaii's summer vacation season. 'We are so excited to bring the magic of Balsam Hill Studio from Maui to our inaugural location on Oahu at Ala Moana Center. We know that our handcrafted ornaments are especially popular with kamaʻāina and Ala Moana is the perfect place to be' said Mac Har Share More than a store, Balsam Hill Studio is a destination for year-round memory-making and gift giving. Each shop offers a thoughtfully curated collection of handcrafted, vacation-themed Christmas ornaments designed to reflect the spirit and story of its location. These souvenirs aren't just gifts—they're beautiful mementoes for storytelling and reflection. Whether it's purchased on a family trip, honeymoon, or bucket-list adventure, each ornament is designed to become a tangible reminder of a moment worth remembering. 'We are so excited to bring the magic of Balsam Hill Studio from Maui to our inaugural location on Oahu at Ala Moana Center. We know that our handcrafted ornaments are especially popular with kamaʻāina and Ala Moana is the perfect place to be' said Mac Harman, founder and CEO of Balsam Brands. The store is located at 1450 Ala Moana Center, Street Level 1, Center Court, and will be open daily from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. For more information, please visit The Oahu community is invited to celebrate this milestone on July 1, 2025, at 10:00 am, at a special grand opening event with a traditional store blessing and ribbon cutting. The grand opening event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Balsam Brands is the parent company of Balsam Hill, a brand known worldwide for its lifelike artificial Christmas trees and premium seasonal décor. With its growing network of Balsam Hill Studio stores, the company is on a mission to spread joy, elevate traditions, and help customers capture the magic of every special journey—one keepsake at a time. About Balsam Brands The flagship brand of US-headquartered Balsam Brands is Balsam Hill ( founded by Mac Harman in 2006 with the goal of creating the most lifelike, highest-quality artificial Christmas trees for customers and businesses around the world. With a focus on craftsmanship, it's the extraordinary details of a Balsam Hill tree that bring joy to Christmas celebrations for years to come. After 19 years of growth, Balsam Hill's product offering has expanded to include ornaments, holiday greenery, and seasonal décor, with owned and operated websites in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada.
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Balsam Brands Named Official Brand Licensing Partner for GE Holiday Lighting Starting 2026
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balsam Brands, parent company of Balsam Hill, a leader in premium artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the distinction of serving as the official global brand licensing partner for GE holiday lighting, beginning with holiday 2026. This strategic partnership highlights Balsam Brands' continued commitment to providing high-quality, innovative products to its customers for the holiday season. 'We are excited to be a GE license partner – an established and trusted name in the lighting industry,' said Mac Harman, CEO of Balsam Brands Founded in 2006 by entrepreneur Mac Harman, Balsam Brands is a privately held U.S.-based global company and omni-channel retailer known for leading the way in designing highly realistic, true-to-nature pre-lit Christmas trees and seasonal décor. The company's driving mission is to help people create joy together, all year round. A New Era of Holiday Lighting The partnership between Balsam Brands and GE Lighting, a Savant company, will leverage each company's respective expertise to bring the acclaimed GE holiday lighting products to new generations of customers. From Thomas Edison's first incandescent bulb to today's smart lighting solutions, the GE portfolio of lighting products has always stood at the forefront of innovation. The partnership aims to enhance the holiday experience with advanced lighting solutions that combine GE's century-long history as a leader in the lighting industry and Balsam Brands' renowned craftsmanship and dedication to its customers. 'Balsam Brands shares our commitment to superior quality and lighting innovation and we're looking forward to partnering with them to continue the GE legacy in the holiday space,' said Bob Madonna, CEO of GE Lighting, a Savant company. 'We're already working together as fellow licensees to push the boundaries of creativity so we can bring a spectacular refreshed GE holiday portfolio to consumers in 2026.' 'We are excited to be a GE license partner – an established and trusted name in the lighting industry,' said Mac Harman, CEO of Balsam Brands. 'Growing up in Cleveland, where GE Lighting is headquartered, I've always known the brand as one of the city's most iconic industries. For me, this partnership feels like a full-circle moment. It allows Balsam Brands to broaden our holiday product range and offer even greater value and assortment to our customers. We're excited to deliver a world-class lighting experience that truly embodies the spirit of the season for years to come.' New and existing customers will see an expanded range of GE-branded holiday lighting products, but with Balsam Brands handling the design, production, and distribution. The brand plans to make available premium offerings to retailers, including but not limited to Lowe's, Michaels, Costco, and Amazon, with the potential to have exclusive product lines or early releases to select retailers. What This Means for Consumers Starting in holiday 2026, consumers will be able to purchase an expanded range of holiday lighting products under the GE brand, designed and distributed by Balsam Brands. This collaboration will provide customers with a variety of energy-efficient, durable, and beautifully crafted holiday lighting options that will enhance the way people celebrate the holidays. About Balsam Brands The flagship brand of US-headquartered Balsam Brands is Balsam Hill. Balsam Hill ( was founded in 2006, by Mac Harman, with the goal of creating the most realistic, highest-quality artificial Christmas trees for customers and businesses around the world. With a focus on quality and craftsmanship, our trees add the perfect finishing touch for families and communities to celebrate holiday joy together. After 18 years of growth, Balsam Hill's product offering has expanded to include ornaments, holiday greenery, and seasonal décor, with owned and operated websites in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada. About the GE brand With an unparalleled heritage of innovation and quality, the GE brand is among the most valuable, respected and trusted in the world. From Thomas Edison's first incandescent commercial light bulb to the latest jet engine brimming with internet-connected sensors and 3D-printed parts, for more than 130 years the GE brand has been associated with pioneering technologies across multiple industries that have spurred world-transforming changes and improved the lives of billions.
