Yankee Candle Appoints Frank P. Bifulco

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. ("Yankee Candle" or the "Company"), the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, today announced that Frank P. Bifulco, Jr. has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101110/YANKEECANDLELOGO ) Sponsored by: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Frank to our Board," said Harlan Kent, Yankee Candle's Chief Executive Officer. "Frank brings to us a wealth of marketing expertise and executive leadership experience with several leading branded global companies in both the consumer package goods and retail sectors. His experience as