PlanetArt

PlanetArt

E-commerce platform for personalized products

Overview

PlanetArt operates a family of e-commerce sites that let people customize and purchase affordable, high-quality personalized products. Brands include Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, offering cards, gifts, wall art, apparel and home décor. Users design by selecting a product, uploading photos or text, and using built-in templates and drag-and-drop tools to preview and arrange their creation before placing an order. PlanetArt then prints and ships the finished item to customers. The company differentiates itself through its portfolio of recognized brands, easy-to-use design tools, and global reach, enabling a wide range of personalized products from cards to apparel. Its goal is to help people express themselves and preserve memories by turning personal moments into tangible, shareable items at scale.

About PlanetArt

Simplify's Rating
Why PlanetArt is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calabasas, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • October 7, 2024 Simply to Impress app launch expands mobile holiday-card revenue.
  • PlanetArt closed the Atlantic Park management buyout on June 30, 2025.
  • June 2025 valuation at $175 million shows continued buyer appetite for the business.

What critics are saying

  • FTC case filed March 15, 2022 imposes 20-year security oversight and breach notice duties.
  • CafePress privacy failures and withheld commissions still stain PlanetArt's brand and trust.
  • If personalized-product growth stalls, Atlantic Park backers face a narrow exit path.

What makes PlanetArt unique

  • PlanetArt runs personalized gifting brands like Simply to Impress and PhotoCalendars.
  • June 30, 2025 buyout keeps Roger Bloxberg and Todd Helfstein leading PlanetArt.
  • PlanetArt sells through web and mobile apps across millions of customers worldwide.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Pet Insurance

Mental Health Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Product Discounts

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 25th, 2023
PlanetArt Launches PhotoCalendars™ Mobile App, Turning Memories into Timeless Treasures

CALABASAS, Calif., October 25, 2023 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- PlanetArt, a pioneering force in personalized products, announced today that it has launched its new PhotoCalendars™ mobile app.

Mondaq
Jan 27th, 2023
Privacy, Cybersecurity And M&A Transactions – A Cautionary Tale

In March 2022, more than two years after CafePress reported the February 2019 data breach, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced enforcement action against both Residual Pumpkin and PlanetArt, alleging that each of them had violated the Federal Trade Commission Act by engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices regarding the handling of personal information of CafePress consumers and shopkeepers.

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