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Consumers Union of United States, Inc.
 PROFILE
Consumers Union of United States (CU) inspires both trust and fear. Best known for publishing "Consumer Reports" magazine (4.1 million subscribers), the not-for-profit organization also serves as a consumer watchdog through newsletters, books, TV and radio programming, the Internet, and "Zillions" children's magazine. CU derives revenue from sales of its publications, from car and insurance pricing services, and from contributions, fees, and grants. It tests and rates thousands of products annually. CU also testifies on consumer issues and files lawsuits on behalf of consumers. Its Consumer Policy Institute focuses on research and education in issues such as air pollution.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: May
2000 Sales (mil.): 140.40
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 0.3%
Employees: 450
Revenue per employee: $312,000.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• James Guest
    CEO
• Conrad Harris
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
101 Truman Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10703
US
Phone: 914-378-2000
Fax: 914-378-2900
Online: Web Site

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