Victory turns its consumers into winners -- or at least helps them look like winners. Victory Corporation, operating through its Virgin Cosmetics Company and Virgin Ware apparel outlet, distributes Virgin Vie cosmetics and toiletries. The company operates about 15 retail and outlet Virgin stores (some of which have in-house spa treatment facilities) in the UK. However, most sales are generated directly from its some 12,000 home-based sales consultants. Victory also operates a retail web site and catalog. Founded in 1997, the company launched its own clothing line in 2005. It was publicly traded on the London AIM until 2007, when it was delisted.

The Kao Group develops consumer product business that targets general consumers. Kao Group business segments that cater to the consumer include: the Beauty Care Business in which we offer prestige cosmetics, and premium skin care and hair care products; the Human Health Care Business with products that include food and beverage products approved as Foods for Specific Health Uses (FOSHU), and feminine and baby care products; and the Fabric and Home Care Business, which includes laundry detergents and household cleaners. Also, in the Chemical Business we develop chemical products that meet the various needs of industry.

Ennis, Inc. formerly known as Ennis Business Forms, Inc., was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Midlothian, Texas. Ennis, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of business forms and business products, and active wear in North America. It operates in two segments, Print and Apparel. The Print segment designs, manufactures, and sells business forms and printed business products, including snap sets, continuous forms, laser cut sheets, tags, labels, envelopes, integrated products, jumbo rolls, and pressure sensitive products. This segment also offers point of purchase advertising for large franchise and fast food chains, as well as kitting and fulfillment; presentation and document folders; promotional products and advertising concept products; and financial and security documents. It sells its products through independent dealers, including business forms distributors, stationers, printers, computer software developers, and advertising agencies in the United States. The Apparel segment produces and sells t-shirts, fleece goods, and other wearables. It operates under the Alstyle Apparel brand name. This segment distributes its products to retailers through its sales representatives and regional distribution centers, as well as markets directly to screen printers, embellishers, retailers, and mass marketers.

Director Gordon Merchant founded Billabong in 1973. Billabong International makes Billabong brand surf and extreme sports (skateboarding and snowboarding) apparel and accessories. Products sporting its wave logo include board shorts, swimwear, T-shirts, jackets, backpacks, watches, and footwear. Board riders and wannabes can buy the firm's gear at specialty sport stores and a few Billabong stores in more than 100 countries. The company sponsors surfers, skaters, and pro surfing tournaments in Australia, South Africa, and Spain.

CSP International Industria Calze wants to wrap itself around your legs. The company is one of Italy's largest hosiery and underwear makers, distributing products to wholesalers and retailers in about 50 countries. Brands include premium-priced Oroblu (sold primarily in Western Europe), value-priced Sanpellegrino (sold primarily in Eastern Europe), and Star Way (a mid-priced youth product). It makes private-label products for UK department store Marks and Spencer and Italian supermarket chain Esselunga. CSP also makes men's underwear and licenses its brands for socks, swimwear, and lingerie. CSP has acquired Italian bra maker Lepel and French hosiery maker Le Bourget. The Bertoni family owns some 50% of CSP.

Theo Fennell calls its wares the "unstuffy alternative" to jewelry -- others have called it simply quirky (and expensive). It offers the designs and jewelry of its namesake founder at prestigious locations (such as its flagship Fulham Road store and at Harrods and Bergdorf Goodman). The firm also designs and fabricates watches, silver gifts, and tableware, as well as corporate trophies and awards. Products are pricey: A typical limited-edition watch costs more than $50,000. Customers have included celebrities such as Liz Hurley and Victoria Beckham. The company has been concentrating on expanding its distribution.

LT Apparel Group, also known as Lollytogs, is all about providing the proper togs for the wee tots. It designs and makes fashion, licensed, and school uniform apparel under brand names French Toast, Healthtex, Pelle Pelle, @School, U2 Uniforms, and Cotler, among others. It primarily makes children's wear for girls and boys, including activewear, denim, outerwear, playwear, sportswear, and swimwear. LT Apparel targets a variety of distribution outlets, selling its products in department stores and discount stores, as well as in independent retail outlets. About half of the top 100 retailers in the US sell its children's wear. The company was launched in 1958 by Sam Gindi and Morris and Alfred Sutton.

GoldToeMoretz boasts licensing agreements with the likes of Kathy Ireland, New Balance, and Under Armour and ships some 360 million pairs of socks each year. Moretz, founded in 1946, was acquired by buyout firm The Blackstone Group in late 2006 and merged with 90-year-old Gold Toe to form GoldToeMoretz. The deal, valued at $400 million, created a pair of the US's largest maker of socks. GoldToeMoretz wants to sock it to the competition. It's a sockwear maker for sporting goods stores and retailers, such as Gap, Target, and Old Navy, and private labeler for companies including Cherokee, Faded Glory, and Pro Spirit. It peddles the PowerSox brand -- a heavy hitter in performance socks -- as well as Gold Toe.

Empire Office is owned by the family of Abraham Gaslow, who founded it in 1946. Empire Office company's products -- which come from some 300 manufacturers -- range from cubicle workstations to products for the executive offices, including storage units, lighting, seating, case goods, and accessories. Empire Office also provides installation. Empire Office is one of the leading Steelcase furniture dealers in the US.

Rosy Blue, Inc., its US arm, was officially established in 1974. Rosy Blue company designs, manufactures, and distributes fine diamonds and bridal and fashion jewelry across a wide range of price points to mass and independent jewelry retailers, as well as department stores nationwide. With offices in more than 15 countries, the company makes its own jewelry under the Orra and ROSIBLU names as well as jewelry for partners, such as Canadia and Vera Wang. In the 1970s, when many Indian diamond houses were moving their operations to New York City, Rosy Blue's parent company (India-based Rosy Blue Group) followed suit.

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