| Helen of Troy Limited engages in the design, development, and distribution of brand-name consumer products in North America and internationally. It operates through two segments, Personal Care and Housewares. The Personal Care segment offers hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, hair setters, womens shavers, mirrors, hot air brushes, home hair clippers and trimmers, paraffin baths, massage cushions, footbaths, body massagers, brushes, combs, hair accessories, liquid hair styling products, mens fragrances, mens deodorants, foot powder, body powder, and skin care products. The Housewares segment markets products, including kitchen tools, cutlery, bar and wine accessories, household cleaning tools, tea kettles, trash cans, storage and organization products, hand tools, gardening tools, kitchen mitts and trivets, barbeque tools, and rechargeable lighting products. Helen of Troy Limited sells its products directly, as well as through mass merchandisers, drug chains, catalogs, specialty stores, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, and beauty supply retailers and wholesalers. It was formerly known as Helen of Troy Corporation and changed its name to Helen of Troy Limited in February 1994. Helen of Troy Limited was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. |