Weight Watchers International, Inc. · New York, NY United States ·(NYSE: WTW)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Forget diet fads: Weight Watchers International is a stalwart in the weight loss industry. The company hosts more than 50,000 weekly meetings worldwide consisting of exercise tips, nutrition advice, and success stories to help its some 1.4 million members lose weight. Weight Watchers also offers advice and recipes on its Web site and sells products, such as recipe books, a magazine, food, and vitamins. Its Weight Watchers Magazine is circulated to about 1.25 million people. Jean Nidetch and Al and Felice Lippert started Weight Watchers in 1963; the company now holds classes in about 30 countries. European investment firm Artal Luxembourg owns about 54% of Weight Watchers. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Weight Watchers International, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: WTW Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $1,535.8 |
| 2008 Employees | 52,000 |
Weight Watchers International, Inc. Executives
18 executives listed for Weight Watchers International, Inc.'s New York, NY location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Raymond Debbane | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | David Kirchhoff | Network |
| CFO | Ann Sardini | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Weight Watchers International, Inc.
Demand is driven largely by demographic shifts, particularly trends in population and age, working women, race and ethnicity, household size, and levels of disposable income. The profitability of individual companies depends on a good product mix and efficient operations. Large distributors are advantaged by bulk purchasing and economies of scale in distribution. Smaller companies can compete effectively by specializing in organic, natural, or kosher products or focusing on a geographical area. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is $675,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Weight Watchers International, Inc. Competitors
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