Type: Public
On the web: http://www.kennethcole.com
Employees: 1,800
Employee growth: (5.3%)

Kenneth Cole is a trendy old sole. Most known for its shoes, Kenneth Cole Productions also makes stylish apparel and accessories under the Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Unlisted, and Gentle Souls names. It licenses the Bongo and Le Tigre brands. Kenneth Cole licenses its name for hosiery, luggage, watches, and eyewear. The company continues to expand, adding new lines for women and children, as well as men's and women's fragrances. About 5,500 department and specialty stores carry its products. Kenneth Cole operates about 110 retail and outlet stores and sells through catalogs and websites. Chairman Kenneth Cole owns about 54% of the firm and controls almost all of the voting rights.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $457.3M
One year growth: 11.4%
Net income: $2.1M

Officers:
Chairman and Chief Creative Officer: Kenneth D. Cole
CEO and Director: Paul Blum
CFO and Treasurer: David P. Edelman

Competitors:
Gucci
Nine West
Ralph Lauren

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