The NeoStrata Company, founded in 1988 by two doctors who specialize in skin research, is a skin care firm dedicated to researching, developing, and marketing Alpha Hydroxyacid (AHA) skin products, as well as natural compounds using polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) and lactobionic acids. Some items are sold exclusively to dermatologists and plastic surgeons, while others sell in spas, salons, beauty stores, and department stores. Its brands include NeoStrata (anti-aging), Exuviance, CoverBlend (cosmetics), and NeoCeuticals (for specific skin conditions) that are sold in the US and more than 60 foreign countries.

This Harveys wouldn't be caught dead in the same category as the other famous Harvey-named apparel retailer, the ever-tony Harvey Nichols. Harveys of Oldham makes industrial work wear, uniforms, and protective clothing for clients in many industries, including hospitality and healthcare. The company's garments include flame-retardant and high-visibility coveralls, overalls, lab coats, and chefs' wear. Its Harpoon and Civic brands are more than a half-century old and are manufactured to meet regulatory standards for the workers wearing them. Clothes are distributed wholesale through contracts and brochures, as well as via the company's retail Web site.

BeautiControl has a firm grip on the business of aesthetics and enjoys calling Texas home, alongside direct-selling rival Mary Kay. A subsidiary of household products maker Tupperware Brands Corporation, BeautiControl sells its beauty care items to its 1.1 million independent sales consultants, who in turn sell to consumers in 23 markets worldwide. Consultants provide computer-assisted, head-to-toe makeup advice through in-home demos. Its products include skin and nail care, fragrances, cosmetics, toiletries, nutritional and weight-management food supplements, and in-home spa retreats. Tupperware purchased BeautiControl in 2000 in a bid to expand its direct-selling reach to beauty and personal care products.

JLM Couture, Inc. company designs, manufactures, and markets bridal and bridesmaid gowns, veils, and related items in the US and the UK. Its bridal gowns, which boast price tags of several thousand dollars, are made under the Alvina Valenta, Jim Hjelm Couture, Jim Hjelm Visions, Tara Keely, and Lazaro names. JLM Couture markets its gowns through bridal magazines, trunk shows, and catalogs. The company's bridesmaid and flower girl collections are produced under the Jim Hjelm Occasions and Lazaro Bridesmaids labels; they're peddled through bridal boutiques and bridal departments in clothing stores. Its Party by JLM is a collection of evening wear.

Age Group makes and markets sleepwear, lingerie, and underwear under the brand name Of the Moment, as well as apparel and accessories under licensed names including Hello Kitty, Disney, Roca Wear, and American Tourister, and others. A leading wholesaler, Age Group also manufactures and designs pet accessories, including an exclusive line of pet apparel, bedding, and grooming supplies under the Martha Stewart brand, for sale in PetSmart stores. The company's products are distributed through large-scale department stores nationwide. Age Group's age? The company has been in the design and manufacturing business for more than 25 years.

Founder Salvatore Ferragamo started as a shoemaker for Hollywood stars in 1914. His wife Wanda took over upon his death, and the Ferragamo family still owns and runs the company. Salvatore Ferragamo Italia knows the value of style. It offers clothing and accessories, such as belts, ties, handbags, and scarves. Ferragamo has a reputation for elegance -- outfitting popes and presidents. The Ferragamo shoe line still generates most of its sales, while handbags, belts, luggage, and small leather goods account for another large chunk of revenue. The company, which also got into watches in 2007 and eyewear in 2009, distributes its products through more than 450 department stores and boutiques in some 60 countries.

Stahl Soap just might benefit when naughty children need their mouths washed out with soap. The custom soap manufacturer can also make soap to match your guest bathroom. The company markets bar soap for use in hotels, institutions, and government agencies. Stahl Soap, run by president June Stahl and her husband Ken, also caters to the business gift and private-label segments of the market. The company can custom design soap in any number of colors, fragrances, shapes, and packages. Stahl Soap was founded by Ilbert Stahl in Vienna more than 50 years ago. It was acquired by rival Bradford Soap Works in 2009.

Nautica sails the deep blue seas to provide classic American apparel. The upscale clothier designs, makes, and retails men's sportswear, outerwear, underwear, swimwear, and sleepwear. It also licenses its name for apparel and accessories. The company reversed course and tweezed women's wear from its wardrobe to focus on its men's sportswear, licensed products, and Web site. It still sells women's sportswear and sleepwear through Nautica.com and in select Nautica outlet stores. Namesake items are sold through more than 200 licensed Nautica stores worldwide; V.F. operates some 100 Nautica stores in US outlet malls. The manufacturer and retailer is owned by V.F. Corporation.

Founded in 1971, Indoff has served the needs of Industry and the Office for over 35 years. Since the advent of its unique Partner Program in 1991, Indoff has grown dramatically and today has Sales Partners located in 45 states and Mexico. Indoff Incorporated distributes products such as industrial steel shelving, modular workstations, and storage lockers. Its office interiors division sells office furniture such as lunchroom tables and executive office credenzas. The business products division sells basic office supplies, computer supplies, and business machines. Indoff, which maintains a sales force of about 400 people, also sells company promotional products such as caps, shirts, and even magnets.

Elizabeth Arden, Inc., a prestige beauty products company, sells fragrances, and skin care and cosmetic products to retailers and other outlets in the United States and internationally. The company offers various fragrance products for men and women, including perfumes, colognes, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, body sprays, and gift sets, as well as bath and body products based on a particular fragrance, such as soaps, deodorants, body lotions, gels, creams, and dusting powder. It sells its fragrance products under various brands, such as Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds and Passion, curious Britney Spears, fantasy Britney Spears and Britney Spears believe, with Love...Hilary Duff, Danielle by Danielle Steel, M by Mariah Carey, Usher, Curve, Giorgio Beverly Hills, Lucky, PS Fine Cologne for Men, Design and White Shoulders, Juicy Couture, Badgley Mischka, Rocawear, Alberta Ferretti, Alfred Sung, Nannette Lepore, Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Bob Mackie, and GANT primarily to department stores, mass retailers, distributors, perfumeries, boutiques, and travel retail outlets.Elizabeth Arden company's skin care products include moisturizers, creams, lotions, and cleansers, which are sold under the Ceramide, PREVAGE, Eight Hour Cream, and Intervene brands. It sells its skin care products primarily in prestige department and specialty stores, perfumeries, and travel retail outlets. The company's cosmetic products consist of the Elizabeth Arden brand foundations, lipsticks, mascaras, eye shadows, and powders that are sold primarily in prestige and specialty stores, perfumeries, and travel retail outlets. Elizabeth Arden, Inc. also sells its products through its e-commerce site at elizabetharden.com.

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