Jer’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that specialty retailer Barneys New York has chosen Jer’s Chocolates to be a part of their specialty retail stores located in Beverly Hills, Chicago, Dallas and both New York locations.

“Jer’s Chocolates was chosen by Barneys New York because of our outstanding quality and taste and of course our beautiful packaging” says Jerry Swain, founder and CEO of Jer’s Chocolates. He adds, “We believe Jer’s to be a perfect holiday compliment for Barneys New York customers who expect superior quality and a unique product”.

“We are happy to be associated with Barneys New York as they represent the same type of commitment to quality and customer services as we do” says Angie Norton, General Manager of Jer’s Chocolates.

Jer’s starts with the freshest ingredients and uses only premium cocoa butter and all-natural peanut butter. Jer’s chocolates are made in small batches and shipped fresh. Each box of Jer’s Collection contains up to 11 flavor combinations, plus an inspirational message card. The chocolates have no trans fats and are Kosher certified. The eye catching and distinctive patent pending “Double Grin” packaging is gift ready and comes in four sizes, which includes every day, valentine, spring, and holiday designs.

About Jerry Swain

In 2001, Jerry Swain left his comfortable and successful career path at major corporations to turn his special recipe for peanut butter and chocolate confections into a business venture. He took a risk, and his dream of sharing his recipe with others is definitely being fulfilled. For three consecutive years his products have been voted “Best of Show” by his peers from more than 700 confectionary companies throughout the world. His products, story and charitable giving have been featured on the Food Network.

About Jer’s Chocolates

Jer’s Chocolates is based in San Diego County and is the maker of unique, decadent chocolates. It is a privately held company, and for five years has been successfully supplying both large and small retail and distribution channels with a gourmet product that has great appeal to the significantly growing gourmet chocolate appetite. In their mix are combinations including: Original IncrediBall™, Pretzo Change-O™ and Cara Mella™ and Toffee Break™. Each of Jer’s Peanut Butter Confections in the Gourmet Collection to date has been an award an International Award winner.

Barneys New York (“Barneys”), www.barneys.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jones Apparel Group, Inc., is a New York-based luxury retailer founded in 1923, with flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston, and Dallas. The quintessential New York store is easily recognized by its bright red awnings, iconic black shopping bags, and innovative window displays engineered by its Creative Director, Simon Doonan.

For more information on Jer’s Chocolates and tasting dates at selected Barneys New York locations please call (800) 540-7265 or visit our website at www.jers.com.