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Kid Brands, Inc. Overview

Address

1 Meadowlands Plaza,
8th Fl. East Rutherford, 
NJ 07073 United States
Phone: 201-405-2400

Company Description

Kid Brands looked the gift horse in the mouth and said "No thanks." The company, once best known for its plush collectible bears, sold its gifts business to focus on products for the youngest consumers: newborns to 3-year-olds. The company sells infant bedding and furniture, as well as related nursery accessories. It also peddles infant-development toys and teething, feeding, and bath and baby care products. Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us,Target, and Wal-Mart account for two-thirds of sales. Kid Brands' subsidiaries include Sassy, Kids Line, LaJobi, and CoCaLo. The late Russell Berrie founded the business in 1963. In 2009 the manufacturer and marketer changed its name from Russ Berrie and Company to Kid Brands. 

Kid Brands, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • 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 responsiblities 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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Toy & Game Manufacturing Industry Report

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Overview

The US toy manufacturing industry includes about 700 companies and has annual revenue of $20 billion. Almost all manufacturing is conducted in overseas factories, primarily in China. Major companies include Mattel, Hasbro, and MGA Entertainment, as well as gaming hardware division of Microsoft. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.

SIC: 3944, 3942

NAICS: 339931, 339932

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How has the company been challenged dealing with foreign contract manufacturers?

Companies depend greatly on Chinese contract manufacturers, which produce the majority of the world's toys. China's low labor costs have driven decreases in the number of US doll and stuffed toy manufacturers, and in total US toy manufacturing...

 

How does the company address growing competition from electronic entertainment?

As part of the phenomenon "Kids Getting Older Younger," children are maturing faster and switching from traditional toys to consumer electronics and computer games. Between 2005 and 2009, usage of digital music players among children under 14...

 

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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

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

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    • Trends & Opportunies

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    • Call Preparation Questions

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    • Industry Forecast

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    • Business Challenges

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    • Executive Insight

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    • Financial Information

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    • Web Links & Acronyms

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    Kid Brands, Inc.  Overview

    Top 3 Competitiors

    Company: Croscill Home LLC
    Location: New York, NY

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    Location: Gonzales, LA

    Company: Dorel Industries Inc.
    Location: Westmount, QC

    Industries where Kid Brands, Inc. Competes

    Baby Supplies & Accessories Manufacturing
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    Consumer Products Manufacturing
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    Linens Manufacturing
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    Competitive Landscape Brief

    Demand is driven by personal income and product innovation. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing, competitive product design, and manufacturing efficiency. Market success drives additional revenue via royalties paid by third-party game developers. The industry is capital-intensive. Electronic gaming products compete with PCs, TV, and other forms of electronic and non-electronic entertainment for consumer leisure time.

    Kid Brands, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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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 sucessfully introducing new products.

      • Competive Landscape

        Acess 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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