George Gerstenberg

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

General Nutrition Cos., Inc. produces and sells vitamins, minerals, and sports nutrition supplements. Its products include herbs, diet products, food products, personal care, and other health care products. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1969 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Equinox Holdings, Inc. operates fitness clubs and yoga studios in metropolitan areas. It offers services in the areas of athletic training, conditioning, dance, martial arts, regeneration, Pilates, yoga, and studio cycling. The firm also offers spa services, including facials, facial enhancements, massages, laser treatments, body treatments, waxing, sunless tanning, lash extensions, teeth whitening, manicure and pedicure, and healing therapies. The company was founded by Donato Errico, Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

GNC Corp. retails natural and specialty foods. Its nutritional-supplements retail chain devoted solely to items such as vitamins and dietary products. The company also has stores within Rite Aid drugstores and makes Rite Aid private-label products. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

KUE Management, Inc. provides early childhood education programs primary-through-secondary curriculam and supplemental educational services at physical locations and online schools and home schooling environments. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

GNC Parent Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in retailing nutritional supplementary products. It operates business through its subsidiaries General Nutrition Centers and Apollo Management. The company was founded on November 15, 2006 and is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA.

Brookstone Co., Inc. operates a gift store. It offers gift cards for special events and occasions. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH.

JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Quad-C Management Inc (Quad- C Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Motor Coils Manufacturing Co rebuilds various locomotive components. The company is based in Emporium, PA.

BPS Direct LLC engages in the supply of sports equipment. The company was founded by John L. Morris in 1972 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

EmployBridge Holding Co. provides outsourced human resource and specialty-temporary staffing services. It operates under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands, offering skilled personnel to three specific industry verticals, specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and transportation. The firm also provides statistical data to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN.

EBL LLC retails footwear, apparel and accessories. Its offered brands include Adidas, Born Fly, Crep Protect, Fila, G-Shock, Levis, Puma, Nike, Timberland, and Ray-Ban, Reebok. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Torrington, CT.

Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA

Comoto Holdings, Inc. develops a platform for retail of apparel, accessories, and parts. The firm operates a omni-channel platform in the power-sports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts across the globe. Its brands include RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Honors Holdings LLC operates as fitness franchisee. The company was founded in June 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

RevZilla Motorsports LLC provides motorcycle apparel and accessories online. The firm specializes in specific riding styles such as V-twin, street, sport touring, motocross, and snowmobile gears. It offers brands including SIDI Boots, REV'IT!, Icon, Dainese, Leo Vince Exhaust, Alpinestars, Held Gloves, Klim, Shoei Helmets, Arai Helmets, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Joe Rocket, Firstgear, Akuma Helmets, HJC Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Olympia Jackets, and Scorpion Helmets. The company was founded by Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci, and Matthew Kull in 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.