Michael B. Thorne

Russell Corp. designs and manufactures leisure apparel, athletic wear & knit goods. It runs every step of the manufacturing process, from fibers into fabric to dyeing, cutting and sewing it into sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts and tanks that it sells through retailers and other outlets. The company was founded in 1902 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. manufactures sports equipment. It designs, manufactures and distributes equipments for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Bats, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, and Racquet Sports. The firm offers its products in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, and soccer balls. The firm's products include basketball, basketball systems, football, softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, accessories, training aids, Spalding equipment and rookie gear. The company was founded by Albert Goodwill Spalding in 1876 and is headquartered in Chicopee, MA.

Part of Pentland Group Holdings Ltd., Pentland USA, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of clothing and footwear apparel.

YCC Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in designs, manufactures and markets premium scented candles. The company was founded on October 20, 2006 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

Yankee Holding Corp. operates as a holding company. The company is operating through its subsidiary, Yankee Candle Co., Inc. which manufactures and distributes scented candles and home decorative accessories. It provides scented candles, home fragrance products, and candle related home accessories in a variety of compelling fragrances, colors, styles, and price points. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

Franklin Sports, Inc. manufactures and sells sports equipment. It offers base ball products like batting and fielding gloves, fielding/pitching products, eyewear, bats, balls, helmets, bags, base sets and accessories. The firm also provides volleyball, badminton, combination, croquet, bocce, horseshoe, tetherball, yard, table tennis and darts sets. The company was founded by Irving H. Franklin and Sydney Franklin in 1946 and is headquartered in Stoughton, MA.