In April 2004, Playtex said it had decided to remain independent after a two-year review to determine whether it should sell all or part of the company.

Playtex shares have rebounded off a 10-year low of $5.55 plumbed in June 2003. Still, at just over $6 this morning in trading, the stock is nearly 60% off its June 2002 peak of $14.25 a share.

Playtex Products of Westport, Conn., said Wednesday Michael R. Gallagher, its chief executive officer, plans to retire by the end of the year.

Playtex Products Inc. shares dropped sharply yesterday after the maker of tampons and baby products company disclosed broad refinancing plans and lowered its outlook for 2003 and 2004 because of ...

Playtex Products Inc. <PYX.N>, which makes Banana Boat sunscreen, said on Thursday it has acquired the owner of the Hawaiian Tropic sun care line, Tiki Hut Holding Co. Inc., expanding its ...

Energizer, known best for its infinitely drumming, battery-powered bunny, will buy Playtex for about $1.16 billion to add sun screens, wet wipes and sippy cups to its portfolio, the company said.

Playtex has issued a voluntary recall covering printed bowls and plates for children that were sold over an eight-year period.