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Blyth, Inc. Overview

Address

1 E. Weaver St. Greenwich, 
CT 06831 United States
Phone: 203-661-1926
Fax:203-661-1969

Blyth, Inc. Rankings

S&P 600 
#Russell 2000 (June 2011)

Company Description

Blyth lights up the party with its wicked products. As the largest candle maker in the US, Blyth sells its scented and unscented candles under the PartyLite, Colonial Candle, Ambria, and Seasons of Cannon Falls names, among others. Its portfolio also extends beyond the candle business with Sterno butane products and lighting, Two Sisters Gourmet sauces and condiments, and ViSalus nutritional supplements, as well as a variety of catalog and online businesses that market household goods and gifts. Blyth's products are sold through home parties and retailers worldwide. It also supplies institutional customers, such as restaurants and hotels. The company was founded in 1977.

Blyth, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

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  • Industry Information

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  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

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  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

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NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

 

How does the company compete with large retailers?

In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

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    • Financial Information

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    • Web Links & Acronyms

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    Blyth, Inc. Overview

    Top 3 Competitors

    Company: American Greetings Corporation
    Location: Cleveland, OH

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    Location: Reynoldsburg, OH

    Company: Cargill, Incorporated
    Location: Wayzata, MN

    Industries where Blyth, Inc. Competes

    Collectibles, Giftware & Commemorative Products Manufacturing
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    Consumer Products Manufacturing
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    Housewares Manufacturing
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    Retail Sector
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    Nonstore Retail
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    Direct Selling
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    Competitive Landscape Brief

    Demand is driven by consumers’ personal income. Profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing to build a customer base. Larger firms enjoy central purchasing efficiencies and economies of scale in inventory management, customer service, and telecommunications. Smaller firms compete on outstanding customer service and providing niche products. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is more than $1 million.

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    Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Key Numbers
    • Profitability
    • Valuation
    • Operations
    • Financial Ratios
    • Per Share Data ($)
    • Growth Statistics
    • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

      Company Landscape Report Highlights

      • Competitors List

        Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

      • Competitive Landscape

        Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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