Helen of Troy expands portfolio
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Company will introduce personal care products under the Toni & Guy and Bed Head by Tigi brand names in North and South America early next year, under a licensing agreement with Stone America announced Dec. 11. A marketing campaign will roll out to the U.S. before expanding to other markets next year; product shipments are slated to begin in 2007. "We are excited about the prospects for these brands and hope that products sold under these trademarks will become one of the most significant personal care categories for Helen of Troy over the long term," President and CEO Gerald Rubin stated. The firm's portfolio includes Revlon, Sea Breeze and Vidal Sassoon...
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