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.

Gerber Childrenswear LLC company makes infant and toddler clothing sold under the licensed Gerber and Curity labels, as well as its own Onesies brand. Products include sleepwear, underwear, playwear, cloth diapers, footwear, and bibs. The company sells its products primarily through US mass retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Toys "R" Us, and through department and specialty stores. Gerber Childrenswear also offers its Gerber Beginnings baby apparel collection exclusively through retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. Kellwood Company, which purchased Gerber Childrenswear in mid-2002, sold the company in November 2008.

Wella brushes off much of its competition. One of the world's leading haircare companies, it sells professional and retail haircare products, cosmetics, and fragrances. Its Wella brand is its top seller; hair coloring products (Koleston, Wella Viva) are also leaders. Its Tondeo unit supplies professional products and appliances to salons. Wella's fragrances include Alfred Dunhill, Anna Sui, and Gucci, among others. Reluctantly for Wella at the time, Procter & Gamble acquired a majority stake in the firm in 2003 from four families (Ebert, Pohl, Sander, and Stroeher) that owned some 80% of Wella. Through a Domination Agreement transaction, P&G in November 2007 acquired the rest of its outstanding shares.

Amkor Pacific company was founded in 1989. Amkor Pacific wants its customers to smell and look nice. It operates Ravello Beverly Hills, which designs and sells a line of gold and sterling silver fine and fashion jewelry. Its early jewelry, labeled fabulous faux, featured 14k gold and manmade diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Ravello has since expanded its business to include jewelry with natural gemstones, its Living Form fragrance, and fashion accessories such as belts, hair clips, and purses. Products are sold online and in department stores and boutiques.

DMI Furniture makes, imports, and markets low- and mid-priced office and residential furniture. Its products include modular workstations, bookcases, desks, chairs, bedroom sets, dining tables, and home entertainment cabinets, and are marketed through its DMI Office Furniture, Wynwood Furniture, and Home Styles divisions. The Kentucky-based company, in business since 1911, sells its furniture throughout the US principally to furniture and independent retailers, distributors, catalog companies, and warehouse clubs. Flexsteel Industries owns DMI Furniture.

Since 1991, VIRA Manufacturing, Inc. has taken a worldwide leadership position in the conceptualization and installation of highly effective fixtures, custom displays, and themed environments. From brand shops to boutiques, VIRA breathes life into your vision - creating innovative vehicles for fulfilling your retail sales and marketing objectives, while reinforcing brand value.Under one roof, VIRA delivers the finest in custom design, engineering, and manufacturing, with an attention to detail you won't find anywhere else. Vira talented artisans, materials expertise, and extensive resources make for a powerful combination that delivers nearly limitless possibilities. When you're seeking just the merchandising space for your retail environment, let VIRA put Vira award-winning design and fabrication capabilities at your disposal.

Energizer Holdings was founded in 1999 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Energizer Holdings, Inc. manufacturers and sells primary batteries, portable lighting, and personal care products worldwide. The company offers carbon zinc, alkaline, rechargeable, and lithium primary batteries. Its flashlights and other battery-powered lighting products include flashlights and lanterns for home, work, and outdoors; and novelty and impulse flashlights. The company markets its batteries, and flashlights and other battery-powered lighting products under Energizer and Eveready brand names. In addition, Energizer Holdings offers wet shave products, including razor systems, such as razor handles and refillable blades, and disposable shave products for men and women; skin care products, including sun care products; feminine care products; and infant care products, such as bottles, cups, mealtime products, pacifiers, and diapers. The company sells its wet shave products under the Schick and Wilkinson Sword, Edge, and Skintimate brand names; skin care products under the Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Wet Ones, and Playtex brand names; and feminine care and infant Care products under the Playtex and Diaper Genie brand names. It markets its products through a direct sales force, distributors, and wholesalers.

Roc Apparel Group spins some savvy sportswear. The apparel firm was founded by hip-hop artists and operates as Rocawear. It makes and licenses men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. Products are sold online and in Macy's, as well as other US retailers and specialty chains. Rocawear, which caters to hip-hop and urban crowds, is steered by music mogul, Def Jam executive, and creative director Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. It has diversified and added bling to its portfolio when it teamed with Tiffany. Rocawear developed a line of luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories named Tiret, which are sold at showstopping prices. Brand firm Iconix bought the company in 2007.

Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. company was founded by veterinarians Rory Foster and Marty Smith in 1983. Drs. Foster & Smith is a top supplier of pet supplies such as food, supplements, medicines, bedding, and toys. It sells brand-name items, as well as its own Drs. Foster & Smith branded pet care products through catalogs and its Web site and provides complete pharmacy services. Drs. Foster & Smith also offers information for pet owners on PetEducation.com and operates a retail store in its headquarter town of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. It has expanded its business by buying Neeps, Pet Warehouse, and liveaquaria.com.

Heineken was first imported into the US in 1880. The US operation offers Heineken, Amstel Light, Buckler (nonalcoholic), Murphy's Irish Stout, and Irish Amber. Not content with only a foam mustache, Heineken scored a hit with Amstel Light, one of the US's best-selling imported light beers; and as a result of its parent's 2008 acquisition (along with Carlsberg) of the former Scottish & Newcastle, Heineken USA owns the import rights for Newcastle Brown Ale. It is also the sole US importer and seller of FEMSA's beer brands, including Tecate, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blanca, Bohemia.

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