Newell’s Move Acquiring Calphalon and Rubbermaid Raises Many Questions (710 words, 2 pages)
Was Newell right in acquiring Calphalon and Rubbermaid? Newell's strategy is making high-volume products at low cost and selling them to volume retailers. It normally looked for acquisitions that would add value to Newell's multiproduct offering and increases their importance as a supplier to volume retailers. Attractive acquisitions include brand-name ...
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