Esprit Holdings got its start in San Francisco in the 1970s. Esprit Holdings aims to put shoppers in the buying spirit. The firm sells a wide range of fashion items through about a dozen product lines -- including women's, men's, and children's apparel, footwear, accessories, assorted housewares, and jewelry under the Esprit label. Women's apparel and accessories account for nearly two-thirds of sales. The company also sells cosmetics and skin care products under the Red Earth brand name. Esprit Holdings controls retail space of more than 817,000 square meters and has about 15,000 wholesale outlets in 40-plus countries, including about 1,640 owned and franchised stores. It also licenses the Esprit name.

The Timberland Company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire. The Timberland Company (Timberland) designs, develops, engineers, markets and distributes, under the Timberland, Timberland PRO, SmartWool, Timberland Boot Company, Howies and IPATH brands, footwear, apparel and accessories products for men, women and children. The Company’s products are sold primarily through independent retailers, department stores, athletic stores and other national retailers. In addition, its products are sold in Timberland specialty stores and Timberland factory outlet stores dedicated to selling Timberland and Timberland sub-branded products, as well as through franchised retail stores in Europe. The Company also sells its products in the United States online at timberland.com, smartwool.com and ipath.com, and in the United Kingdom online at timberlandonline.co.uk and howies.co.uk. Its products are sold throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East.

The Avon lady has had her foot in the door in the UK since 1959, making the country one of the largest direct-selling markets for parent Avon Products. Avon has become one of the top handful of beauty brands in the country. Some 160,000 independent sales reps sell cosmetics directly to customers at home parties and work get-togethers. The company's catalog is distributed every three weeks to nearly 8 million potential customers. Avon Cosmetics' distribution center, located in Corby, processes about 10,000 orders daily. The company banned animal-testing of its products in 1989. To spur sales, the company has enlisted the help of industry professionals.

In 1991, beauty and cosmetics expert, Yong Lee set out to find skincare products that achieved what others only promised. She wanted to create a line of skincare that actually worked. Through continuous development with an independent lab, she has produced a range of natural skincare that rejuvenates the user's delicate skin.Out of her own frustration of not being able to find an all natural line that actually gave her results, Yong made a promise to herself that she would create a line that would give amazing results the all natural way. She researched what her ancestors used and what she grew up with and decided to develop a skincare that would mix her Asian roots as well as the modern philosophy of organics. All the products developed in the line consist of nature's best anecdotes researched from all over the world.

Edsal Manufacturing Company manufactures and distributes storage systems and industrial furniture through three plants and three distribution centers in the Chicago area. Products include lateral files, lockers, service carts, shop desks, stools, storage cabinets, and work benches. Edsal Manufacturing's brand names include Cabinette (compact storage cabinets), Citadel (school, hospital, industrial, and club lockers), HEVILOAD PLUS II (steel shelving), StorMaster Pallet Rack Storage Systems, and UltraCap (steel shelving).

Lululemon Athletica Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Lululemon Athletica Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of athletic apparel and accessories for women and men in Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company's apparel products include fitness pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle activities, such as yoga, dance, running, and general fitness. Its fitness-related accessories comprise an array of items, such as bags, socks, underwear, yoga mats, instructional yoga DVDs, water bottles, and headbands. The company sells its products through its retail stores, as well as through independent franchises and a network of wholesale accounts that includes yoga studios, health clubs, and fitness centers. As of February 1, 2009, Lululemon Athletica Inc. had 103 retail stores, including 42 in Canada and 61 in the United States; and 5 franchise stores, including 1 in Canada and 4 in the United States.

Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Inc. company develops, makes, and markets upscale polarized sunglasses designed to reduce glare for fisherman and enhance vision during water sports, such as kayaking, skiing, and sailing. Costa Del Mar sells its namesake eyewear to about 3,000 US retailers, including department stores, sporting goods shops, and optical and sunglass specialty outlets. It also sells its products online. Its eyewear, which comes in some three-dozen styles, is backed with a lifetime warranty. The sunglass maker is a subsidiary of the A.T. Cross Company, which acquired Costa Del Mar Sunglasses in 2003 and made it part of its Cross Optical Group.

Michael Kors dresses the stars, both real and imagined. The company designs and distributes high-fashion apparel and footwear for men and women. It has expanded its products portfolio through the years by inking several licensing agreements, such as timepieces with Fossil, eyewear with Marchon Eyewear, swimwear with Warnaco Swimwear, and socks with American Essentials. The firm's collections include such brands as Michael Kors, KORS Michael Kors, and MICHAEL Michael Kors. Michael Kors, himself, owns about 15% of the company, while Sportswear Holdings, the holding company owned by fashion investors Silas Chou and Lawrence Stroll, bought some 85% of the company in 2003.

Nutro Products hopes to become a big part of Fido's dinnertime ritual. The company formulates and manufactures dry and canned food, biscuits, and treats for dogs and cats. Brand names include Natural Choice, MAX, and Ultra. Its products are available in more than 12,000 feed stores and pet supply shops (such as Petco and PetSmart) across the US and Canada. Nutro's products are also distributed internationally. Nutro Products' roots reach back to 1926, when it was purchased from a British entrepreneur and transplanted to Southern California. It is a subsidiary of food manufacturing giant Mars.

W.J. Deutsch & Sons was founded in 1981 by Chairman, Bill Deutsch, to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. The business that initially began with two employees importing a few family producers from France over two decades ago has grown to include a prestigious roster of internationally renowned, award-winning brands serviced by over 170 employees.The Deutschs are proud to acknowledge the enduring relationships with their suppliers, many of whom have been part of the family since the business began in the early 1980s, including from Australia: [yellow tail], [yellow tail] The Reserve, and [yellow tail] Sparkling, from New Zealand, The Crossings, from California: Kunde Estate, Esser Vineyards, Geyser Peak, Buena Vista Carneros, Gary Farrell, XYZin and Atlas Peak, from Washington: Covey Run, and Columbia Winery, from Idaho: Ste. Chapelle, from Spain: Cruz de Alba, Mar De Frades, Ramon Bilbao, and Volteo, from France: Andre Lurton, Georges Duboeuf, HobNob Vineyards, Vidal Fleury, Pierre Sparr, and Sauvion et Fils, from Italy: Barone Fini, Castello di Monastero, Coldisole, Poggio alle Sughere, Villa Pozzi and Villa Massa, and from Portugal, Quinta Do Vale Meao.

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