SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: November 17, 1999 Date of Earliest Event Reported: November 16, 1999 TANDYCRAFTS, INC. A DELAWARE CORPORATION 1-7258 75-1475224 ------ ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1400 Everman Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76140 (817) 551-9600 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ (a) On November 16, 1999, Registrant issued a press release announcing that R. Earl Cox III has retired from his post as Chairman of the Board but will continue to serve on Tandycrafts Board of Directors. Tandycrafts reported that the Board of Directors elevated James D. Allen to President and Chief Operating Officer. Tandycrafts also announced that Phillip Greene has been named Vice President of Information Systems and Technology. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description --------------------------------------------------- 99 Registrant issued a press release announcing that R. Earl Cox III has retired from his post as Chairman of the Board but will continue to serve on Tandycrafts Board of Directors. Tandycrafts reported that the Board of Directors elevated James D. Allen to President and Chief Operating Officer. Tandycrafts also announced that Phillip Greene has been named Vice President of Information Systems and Technology. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TANDYCRAFTS, INC. Date: November 17, 1999 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh -------------------------- Michael J. Walsh, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: November 17, 1999 By:/s/ James D. Allen -------------------------- James D. Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer