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Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA.

Cornerstone Brands Inc. sells online home, leisure, and casual apparels through catalogs. Its direct marketing brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, Smith Noble, The Territory Ahead, and TravelSmith Outfitters. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH.

Artifact Uprising LLC engages in online retail of photo books, photo cards, prints and gifts. It offers hardcover and softcover photo books, Instagram friendly books, print photos and gifts, wedding photo books, kids and family photo books and gift cards. The company was founded by Jenna Walker and Katie Thurmes on October 9, 2012 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Fisher-Price, Inc. manufactures toys & child care products. Its products include baby gears, baby toys, building toys, dolls/dollhouses/accessories, learning and educational toys. The company is headquartered in East Aurora, NY.

Part of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC, Popular Club Plan is an American company that sells general merchandise through catalogs. Popular Club Plan was acquired by Bluestem Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC from TPG Capital LLC on December 02, 1998.

The Hillman Group, Inc. provides hardware-related products and merchandising services to retail markets. Its products include fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags, builder's hardware, roller chain, and magnets and magnet tools. The firm supports its product sales with value added services including design and installation of merchandising systems and maintenance of appropriate in-store inventory levels. The company was founded by Max W. Hillman Sr. in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Shop.org provides online marketing and merchandising information. It enables to share information about e-tailing and other non-store retailing channels. Shop.org also provides workshops, seminars, networking opportunities, research and e-commerce trade shows. It also publishes a weekly newsletter. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SPP Management Services LLC (Summit Park) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Robert G Calton and James L Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America operates as a footwear trade association. It serves the full supply chain of the footwear industry, providing research, design, and development; manufacturing and distribution; and retail selling services. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Water Pik, Inc. manufactures and markets personal healthcare and dental products. It offers countertop and cordless water flossers, tips and accessories, electric toothbrush, hand held, rain shower, and fixed mount shower head. The company was founded by John W. Mattingly and Gerald Moyer in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

Tufts Associated Health Plans, Inc. provides healthcare plans. It offers health care coverage options to individuals and employer groups. The firm also offers choice tiered network option plan and Steward Community Choice, a community-based plan, developed in conjunction with Steward Health Care System. The company was founded by Morton A. Madoff in 1979 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

The Toy Association, Inc. is a business trade association that represents all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The association leads the health and growth of the toy industry, which has an annual economic impact. With roughly 900 members, they drive the annual $41 billion domestic toy market. The Toy Association promotes the developmental benefits of play and advocates for toy safety. The company organizes the world-renowned Toy Fair and engage in advocacy activities on behalf of their members. The association also chairs the committee that reviews and revises the ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The Toy Foundation, their philanthropic arm, acts as a children's charity that has delivered the joy of play to 32 million children in need worldwide. Gregory B. Ahearn has been the CEO of the company since 2024.

Pepe Jeans USA, Inc. markets women and men jeans wear. It provides services through online retailing. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Bushnell, Inc. supplies thermoplastic piping materials. It manufacturers valves, fittings and accessories. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

M.I. Industries, Inc. produces natural pet foods and treats. Its brand names include Honey Creek Farms, Happy Pet, and Distinctive Pet Products. The company was founded by Robert S. Milligan on Decemner 22, 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Nature's Variety, Inc. manufactures and distributes pet food products. The firm offers raw pet food and distributes it to Petco, PetSmart, and independent pet specialty retailers. The company was founded by Bob Milligan in 2002 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City.

HSNi LLC engages in multichannel retailing of interactive entertainment and lifestyle products. Its product category includes fashion, shoes, home, electronics, beauty, jewelry, kitchen and food, health and fitness, crafts and sewing, and travel. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures and retails beauty product. The firm offers beauty products for eyes, lips, face, and skin care and beauty tools. It provides complete line of makeup and professional tools. The company was founded by Joseph A. Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba in June 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Payless, Inc. owns and operates retail shoe stores. The firm’s products include casual and dress shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, handbags, jewellery, bath-and-beauty product and hosiery. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Image International Manufacturing, Inc. provides clinical skin care products. It operates under the brand name of Image Skincare. The firm?s products include Vital C facial oil, the MAX stem cell neck lift, Ageless total eye cr?me and lightening cleanser. The company was founded by Janna M. Ronert in 2003 and is headquartered in Lantana, FL.

Ledge Lounger LLC provides in-water furniture and accessories. Its products include signature chaise, chair, headrest pillow, umbrellas, mainstay adirondack, legacy adirondack, club chair, playnk chaise and rocker. The company was founded by Christopher Anderson in 2011 and is headquartered in Brookshire, TX.

Sperry is a footwear company that offers a variety of stylish shoes for men and women, including boat shoes, sandals, and boots. The private company is based in Burlington, MA. Sperry is known for its authentic original boat shoes made of canvas and leather, which are perfect for a relaxed style. Additionally, Sperry has collaborated with Kerby to create a unique collection of shoes. The company offers free shipping and easy returns on all orders.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).