Hilco Consumer Capital
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Hilco Consumer Capital (“HCC”) is a leading private equity firm that makes strategic investments in consumer product retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and intellectual property. Our core focus is on North American companies with strong consumer brands. We can make equity investments as large as $250 million with $25 million to $100 million being our preferred investment range. Key to our strategy is partnering with best-in-class management teams. HCC typically makes majority control investments in companies or acquires specific company assets, including IP. HCC’s senior leadership has experience in a breadth of industries as well as operational and financial advisory expertise. Our leadership works closely with portfolio company management teams to provide strategic and financial guidance. At the heart of our success is the ability to recognize both the intrinsic and potential value in an underperforming brand or stable of brands. Armed with this knowledge, we are able to invest capital, revitalize the brand, restructure and operate the business more effectively, and derive new revenue streams through strategic initiatives such as creative brand licensing and innovative advertising. |
December 3, 2008
OTTO INTERNATIONAL SECURES EXCLUSIVE LICENSING RIGHTS FOR THE BOMBAY COMPANY
New York, (Dec. 3, 2008) --- Bombay Brands LLC announced today that OTTO International has secured the exclusive licensing rights for The Bombay Company in the United States. The announcement was made by John Collins, President of Bombay Brands LLC.
November 12, 2008
HILCO APPOINTS COLOMBE M. NICHOLAS TO HCC CORP BOARD OF ADVISORS
New York, (November 4, 2008) --- Hilco Consumer Capital (“HCC”) announced today that Colombe M. Nicholas has been named the first member of the HCC Corp Board of Advisors. She will be the first fashion consultant to join the group, appointed by James Salter, CEO Hilco Consumer Capital.
October 10, 2008
THE SHARPER IMAGE AND HOMEDICS SIGN $540 MILLION LICENSING AGREEMENT
- Newly Revived Sharper Image Signs Strategic Agreement -
NEW YORK, NY, and COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI, October 10, 2008 – The Sharper Image today announced the signing of a $540-million, five-year licensing agreement with HoMedics, the world’s leading manufacturer of personal health, wellness and relaxation products. The comprehensive agreement covers the use of The Sharper Image brand and intellectual property across a broad range of product categories.
February 6, 2008
HALSTON DEBUTS AT FASHION WEEK 2008 IN NEW YORK
Liza Minnelli, sitting at the Halston show next to Harvey Weinstein, one of the label’s new owners, let out a sharp “Yes!” at the sight of the first outfit, a gray cashmere cape over a matching dress with suede boots, and spanked her hands together. Ms. Minnelli was a friend of Halston, one 1970s icon indelibly linked to another, but the challenge for the company is to find a new customer and to avoid being an American sentimentalist for once. It doesn’t go with the spirit of the label.