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March 28, 2013
Newell Rubbermaid to open design center in Michigan

ATLANTA — Newell Rubbermaid announced plans to open a new design center by early 2014 in Kalamazoo, Mich. This will enable Newell Rubbermaid to add depth in new design specialties, join a strong local presence of design-led companies including Herman Miller , Steelcase, Whirlpool, Stryker and Wolverine, as well as participate in a growing educational community that includes Western Michigan University.

February 21, 2013
Newell Rubbermaid reaffirms outlook

ATLANTA -- Newell Rubbermaid announced it will reaffirm its fiscal year 2013 outlook, as provided in its fourth quarter 2012 earnings press release dated Feb.1, 2013, during its presentation Thursday at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference.

The company’s guidance and key assumptions for the full year 2013 are as follows:

Core sales increase of 2% to 4%.

Net sales are expected to grow 1% to 3%

February 4, 2013
Newell Rubbermaid Q4 sales beat expectations

ATLANTA — Newell Rubbermaid reported that net sales in the fourth quarter were $1.52 billion, an increase of 1.6% compared with the prior year. Sales growth was largely attributable to the tools, baby and parenting and writing segments and to robust growth in Latin America, the company said.

February 4, 2013
Newell Rubbermaid Q4 sales beat expectations

ATLANTA — Newell Rubbermaid reported that net sales in the fourth quarter were $1.52 billion, an increase of 1.6% compared with the prior year. Sales growth was largely attributable to the tools, baby and parenting and writing segments and to robust growth in Latin America, the company said.

January 7, 2013
Newell Rubbermaid exec joins Aaron’s

Andrea Freeman has joined lease-to-own retailer Aaron’s as VP of marketing.

January 7, 2013
Newell Rubbermaid exec joins Aaron’s

Andrea Freeman has joined lease-to-own retailer Aaron’s as VP of marketing.

October 26, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid announces new executive appointments as part of restructuring plan

In addition to an extensive structural makeover, dubbed the "Growth Game Plan", Newell Rubbermaid president and CEO Mike Polk announced a new leadership team that includes outside appointments to several executive positions.

October 26, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid announces new executive appointments as part of restructuring plan

In addition to an extensive structural makeover, dubbed the "Growth Game Plan", Newell Rubbermaid president and CEO Mike Polk announced a new leadership team that includes outside appointments to several executive positions.

September 27, 2012
Rubbermaid offers new scrubbers and plungers

Newell Rubbermaid, a marketer of consumer and commercial products, has announced the introduction of Rubbermaid Bathroom Scrubbers and the Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger.

September 27, 2012
Rubbermaid offers new scrubbers and plungers

Newell Rubbermaid, a marketer of consumer and commercial products, has announced the introduction of Rubbermaid Bathroom Scrubbers and the Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger.

September 4, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid names new CFO

Newell Rubbermaid has appointed Doug Martin as CFO, succeeding Juan Figuereo.

September 4, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid names new CFO

Newell Rubbermaid has appointed Doug Martin as CFO, succeeding Juan Figuereo.

August 9, 2012
Former Walmart international exec joins Newell Rubbermaid board

Ignacio Perez Lizaur, who lead Walmart's expansion into Latin America as director general Sam's Club Mexico in 1991, has joined Newell Rubbermaid's board of directors.

August 9, 2012
Former Walmart international exec joins Newell Rubbermaid board

Ignacio Perez Lizaur, who lead Walmart's expansion into Latin America as director general Sam's Club Mexico in 1991, has joined Newell Rubbermaid's board of directors.

July 30, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid posts declines in Q2

Newell Rubbermaid’s net sales declined 1.9% to $1.52 billion in the second quarter ended June 30. Net income declined 23.8% to $111.8 million. But those declines didn’t prevent CEO Michael Polk from looking at the bright side and pointing to momentum.

July 30, 2012
Newell Rubbermaid posts declines in Q2

Newell Rubbermaid’s net sales declined 1.9% to $1.52 billion in the second quarter ended June 30. Net income declined 23.8% to $111.8 million. But those declines didn’t prevent CEO Michael Polk from looking at the bright side and pointing to momentum.

June 25, 2012
Rubbermaid added to assortment at Office Depot

The storage solutions category at Office Depot got some new brand muscle this week as the company added Rubbermaid to the mix.

June 24, 2011
Michael Polk takes helm at Newell Rubbermaid

Former Unilever executive Michael Polk has been appointed president and CEO of Newell Rubbermaid, effective July 18.

June 24, 2011
Michael Polk takes helm at Newell Rubbermaid

Former Unilever executive Michael Polk has been appointed president and CEO of Newell Rubbermaid, effective July 18.

March 22, 2011
Rubbermaid adds glassware to Easy Find Lids line

Rubbermaid has introduced a new line of glass food storage products to its Easy Find Lids line.

February 10, 2011
Irwin Tools appoints new president

Irwin Tools, a leading maker of hand tools and power tool accessories based in Huntersville, N.C., has named Ross Porter as its new president.

February 10, 2011
Irwin Tools appoints new president

Irwin Tools, a leading maker of hand tools and power tool accessories based in Huntersville, N.C., has named Ross Porter as its new president.

January 27, 2011
Rubbermaid reports strong performance in 2010

Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid used the term "growth trifecta" to describe its 2010 performance -- strong sales, strong margins and strong earnings.

January 27, 2011
Rubbermaid reports strong performance in 2010

Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid used the term "growth trifecta" to describe its 2010 performance -- strong sales, strong margins and strong earnings.

January 11, 2011
Newell Rubbermaid CEO to retire

ATLANTA — Newell Rubbermaid, whose portfolio includes the hair accessories brand Goody, has announced that its president and CEO, Mark Ketchum, will retire later this year.

An executive recruiting firm has been retained to conduct an outside search for Ketchum's replacement and also assist with the assessment of internal candidates, the company stated. To help ensure a smooth and transition, Ketchum plans to remain on the company¹s board through the spring of 2012.

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