CEO Mark Ketchum

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said Wednesday that cost-control efforts and its decision to stop making some of its less-profitable products helped push its third-quarter profit higher even as sales declined. The consumer-products company also lifted its full-year earnings outlook, with the high end topping analysts' estimates by 4 cents per share. Newell Rubbermaid, which makes storage containers, Sharpie pens and Calphalon cookware, earned $85.5 million, or 28 cents per share, for the period ended Sept. 30. That's up 54 percent from $55.6 million, or 20 cents per share, a year earlier. Excluding restructuring costs and other items, profit was 38 cents per share. Analysts polled ... Read Full Story

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. reports results for the second quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. OVERVIEW: Last summer, the Atlanta-based consumer products maker decided to divest, downsize or leave categories accounting for up to $500 million in sales, because of their low profit margins and expensive ingredients. This year, the company's revenue will likely show the effect of cutting those products, which include some of the company's iconic Rubbermaid line of storage bins, along with other basic product lines, such as plastic floor mats for under desks. Last year, Newell Rubbermaid's revenue was ... Read Full Story

Versatile multi-purpose table is ideal for eating, games, crafts and more! 3 height adjustments let it grow along with your child. It also converts easily to an easel for art projects — just tilt the table up and lock it into position. Two handy clips hold paper for drawing or painting (paper not included). Sized to seat 2 – 4 children. Features: -Ideal for ages 1/12 years and up -3 height adjustments -Converts to easel -Seats 2- 4 children -Dimensions: 20″H x 31″W x 31″D About Little Tikes The Little Tikes Company, founded in 1970, is a multi-national manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative ... Read Full Story

The perfect complement to your Thomas & Friends bed, this Sort ‘n Store chest is an organizational wonder! The lid lifts to reveal storage for large toys. The bins below slide out to hold all the small toys that wind up at the bottom of other toy chests, out of reach of little hands. Now your little guy will always know where to find his trains! (Toys pictured not included.) Features: -Ideal for ages 2 years and up -Storage bins -Easy to lift lid -Dimensions: 22″H x 23″W x 38″D About Little Tikes The Little Tikes Company, founded in 1970, is a multi-national manufacturer ... Read Full Story

The ultimate kid’s table, this unique 4-sided table is ideal for snacks, games, crafts, picnics and more! Seats up to 8 kids. Natural woodgrain look and color helps it blend in with other outdoor furniture. Assemble it once, then fold, move or store it anywhere. Compact design makes it easy to store and hang on the wall. Features: -Ideal for ages 2 – 8 years -4-sided table -Natural woodgrain look -Seats up to 8 kids -Compact design, easy to store or hang -Dimensions: 20.5″H x 47.5″W x 47.5″D ***Please note that this product cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize ... Read Full Story