Mergers & Acquisitions

Nike Inc. announces that Ron McCray is joining the company as vice president and chief administrative officer, reporting to company President and CEO Mark Parker.

Bausch & Lomb acquires Soothe emollient eye drops from Alimera Sciences, a privately-held ophthalmic pharmaceutical company.

Global Brands Group, an independent, international brand management, retail and licensing company, announces that former Reebok vice present of sales, Simon Hawkins, joins the company as vice president of licensing and sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Chloe and Coty Prestige, the selective division of Coty, announce the press launch of a new Chloe's women's fragrance in October 2007 for an on-counter date in February 2008.

The Board of Directors of The Stanley Works elects a new member, Robert B. Coutts, executive vice president, Electronic Systems of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Total Luxury Group Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary International Apparel Group Inc. (IAG) recently signed an exclusive licensing agreement for the Pony label for all Men's and Young Men's apparel products, which covers the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico

Energizer Holding Inc. made noise in a somewhat quiet market when it announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Playtex for $1.16 billion plus the assumption of Playtex debt.

Kellwood Company completes the purchase of Hanna Andersson Corporation, a brand in the specialty children's apparel market, for approximately $175 million.