Crocs, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Niwot, Colorado. Crocs, Inc. and its subsidiaries design, develop, and manufacture consumer products from specialty resins worldwide. It primarily offers footwear for men, women, and children under the Crocs brand. The company designs and sells a range of footwear, apparel, gear, and accessories that utilize its proprietary closed cell-resin, called Croslite. It also offers a line of apparel for boys, girls, and men featuring Croslite material; and accessories, including snap-on charms, backpacks, and messenger bags. Crocs sells its products through crocs branded retail store locations, including company-operated kiosks and retail stores; Web stores; sporting goods and department stores; specialty retailers; and sales agents and buying groups. As of December 31, 2008, it operated 70 domestic and international retail stores, 174 domestic and international retail kiosks located in malls and other high foot traffic areas, and 32 outlet stores. The company was formerly known as Western Brands, LLC and changed its name to Crocs, Inc. in January 2005.

Lise Watier Cosmetiques company was founded in 1968 as a personal growth and makeup institution by former television host Lise Watier. Lise Watier Cosmetiques makes and markets more than 350 skin care products, cosmetics, and fragrances. The line, including its La Toscana collection that debuted in 2008, is sold online and through retailers, such as Sephora, Les Galeries Lafayette, and Le Bon Marche in Canada, as well as La Samaritaine (France), El Palacio de Hierro (Mexico) and Gazzaz (Saudi Arabia). The company also produces informative how-to videos, which broadcast on Canadian television and at counters where products are sold.

Ghim Li Group Pte. Ltd. company was founded in 1977 as a sewing subcontractor with six sewing machines and has grown into a big link in the global textiles and apparel supply chain. Ghim Li Group makes the clothes that make the casual man, woman, and child. The company is a supplier of casual knitted apparel for major US and European retailers. The one-stop shop conducts market research, provides product design, and handles manufacturing and logistics. Ghim Li makes and supplies more than 60 million garments a year, with product lines that include sleep, lounge, casual, active, and kidswear. Customers have included Banana Republic, Benetton, Gap, Macy's, and Wal-Mart.

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.

Checks In The Mail, Inc. was founded in 1922. Checks In The Mail makes paper bank checks for business and personal use. The company sells checks throughout the US via telephone orders, direct mail, and its Internet site. It offers more than 200 different types of check designs (religious, cartoons, animals, floral, and others) as well as coordinated checkbook covers and personalized address labels. Checks In The Mail also offers customers the ability to put their personal photos on their checks, labels, checkbook covers, or stationery. It has branched out into security-conscious products such as shredders and fraud-resistant pens.

Clarins prefers that women, instead, place their faith in its upscale skin-care products, makeup, and perfume. The company touts ingredients such as herbal and marine extracts and air-pollution-defying complexes in its products, which are sold through department and specialty stores in Asia, Europe, and the US. Clarins targets skin-conscious consumers with its antiwrinkle and firming creams. The company also serves the sweet-smelling fragrance market. Its top scents include Azzaro, as well as par Amour and par Amour toujours. In 2008 the family of the late founder, Jacques Courtin-Clarins, took the company private through its holding company Financiere FC.

Thorco was founded in 1899 as F.M. Thorpe Manufacturing by Col. Frank M. Thorpe. The company was acquired in 1990 by Marmon. Thorco Industries company designs and manufactures custom store fixtures and merchandise displays. It ships to anywhere in North America from four plants in Missouri. Thorco sells its racks and shelving to a variety of retailer segments, including apparel, auto parts, greeting cards, grocery, music and video, and sporting goods. Customers have included Associated Wholesale Grocers and Wal-Mart.

Luster Products Co. was founded in 1957 by hairstylist Fred Luster, Sr. The African-American-owned company makes professional and consumer hair care products for people of African descent. Its products are sold to men and women under several brand names, including Renutrients, Pink, and S-Curl. Luster Products sells children's items under the PCJ Pretty-n-Silky & Smooth Roots name and products for stylists under the Designer Touch line. It sells its products worldwide through its own sales force and through specialty retailers. The hair care firm operates manufacturing facilities in Illinois and international branch offices in South Africa and the UK.

Founded in 1947, the pet food maker offers a variety of cat and dog food products that not only meet the nutritional requirements of pets but are also specially formulated to help treat specific health needs. The company's AvoDerm brand dog food promotes better skin and coats, while its Active Care line promotes joint health in older dogs. Its Pinnacle line offers a holistic approach for canines and felines. Breeder's Choice other product lines include cat food, skin and hair care products, and dog treats. In 2006 Central Garden & Pet Company spent about $25 million in cash to acquire Breeder's Choice.

OPI Products knows some women like to make a statement with their nails. The family-owned company is well known for whimsical nail polish names such as Not So Bora-Bora-ing Pink, I'm Not Really A Waitress, Chick Flick Cherry, and You Rock-apulco Red. It carries some 200 nail colors. In addition to nail polish, the company also makes nail care and skin care products, and color cosmetics sold primarily through salons and specialty beauty stores throughout the US and in about 70 foreign countries. The company's brands include Nail Envy, Avoplex, Feet, Garden Party, Avojuice, and Nicole.

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