Helen of Troy
noun phrase
: the wife of Menelaus whose abduction by Paris brings about the Trojan War
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Everyone’s face in the Helen of Troy segment The very first All Stars Rusical set the bar incredibly high.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Founded by Sarah Gibson Tuttle as a nail salon in 2013 before expanding to product offerings in 2019, the brand also sells at Target and was acquired by Helen of Troy last fall for $240 million.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
The original data was derived from the Helen of Troy Limited quarterly 10-Q report dated January 8, 2025.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
According to legend, Paris’ decision—and Aphrodite’s promise to reward him with the love of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the world—soon sparked the Trojan War.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Helen of Troy, the company behind Hydro Flask water bottles and OXO kitchen tools, jumped 17.9% after reporting profit and revenue for the latest quarter that were better than analysts expected.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The paintings depicted the Helen of Troy among other Greek figures.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Companies continue to sound the alarm on the US consumer
Helen of Troy, the company behind notable brands such as Vicks, Braun and Revlon, last week reported weak quarterly earnings, sending shares of the company plummeting by more than 25%.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 16 July 2024
Paintings depicted Helen of Troy, Cassandra The paintings depicted the Helen of Troy among other Greek figures.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Founded by Sarah Gibson Tuttle as a nail salon in 2013 before expanding to product offerings in 2019, the brand also sells at Target and was acquired by Helen of Troy last fall for $240 million.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
The original data was derived from the Helen of Troy Limited quarterly 10-Q report dated January 8, 2025.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
According to legend, Paris’ decision—and Aphrodite’s promise to reward him with the love of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the world—soon sparked the Trojan War.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Helen of Troy, the company behind Hydro Flask water bottles and OXO kitchen tools, jumped 17.9% after reporting profit and revenue for the latest quarter that were better than analysts expected.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The paintings depicted the Helen of Troy among other Greek figures.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Companies continue to sound the alarm on the US consumer
Helen of Troy, the company behind notable brands such as Vicks, Braun and Revlon, last week reported weak quarterly earnings, sending shares of the company plummeting by more than 25%.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 16 July 2024
Paintings depicted Helen of Troy, Cassandra The paintings depicted the Helen of Troy among other Greek figures.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Helen of Troy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Helen%20of%20Troy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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