Wham-O, Inc. · Emeryville, CA United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window The Wham-O slingshot has scored more hits in its time than the Beatles. The company's slingshot was a smash, and other cultural icons followed: the Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Hacky Sack, and Slip 'N Slide. The Hula-Hoop turned 50 in mid-2008. The toy maker also offers other outdoor toys, kiddie Baskin-Robbins ice-cream makers, and surf and snow items under the Morey, Boogie, and SLEDZ brands. Its more than 70 products are sold in toy and sporting goods stores worldwide. Founded in 1948 by Arthur "Spud" Melin and the late Richard Knerr, Wham-O was named for the sound made by slingshots hitting their marks. The company is owned by Cornerstone Overseas Investment, based in Hong Kong. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Wham-O, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $10.8 |
| Employees | 59 |
Wham-O, Inc. Executives
6 executives listed for Wham-O, Inc.'s Emeryville, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President and CEO | Mojde Esfandiari | Network |
| CFO | Myrna Hennessy | Network |
| Director IT | Steve Hansen | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Wham-O, Inc.
Growth in the population of children age 12 and younger drives demand for toys; demand for electronic gaming products is driven by personal income and product innovation. The profitability of individual companies depends on identifying market trends and marketing effectively. Large companies can offer a wide selection of toys, and have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and marketing. Small companies compete effectively by specializing in a product segment, or responding faster to market trends. The electronic gaming console industry is capital-intensive. Toy manufacturers face increasing competition from other sources of entertainment for children, including the Internet, television, and other consumer electronics. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Wham-O, Inc. Competitors
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