Tupperware Brands Corporation was founded as The Tupperware Company in 1938 in
South Grafton, Massachusetts by
Earl Tupper. In 1951, Tupper and his wife moved the company's headquarters to
Kissimmee, Florida, where they had purchased 1,000 acres of land. In 1958, Tupper sold The Tupperware Company for $16 million to
Rexall. Starting in 1997, Tupperware was directed by
Rick Goings. In 2020, Tupperware Brands Corp. appointed Miguel Fernandez as a new chief executive, who previously served in executive positions at Avon Products Inc. and Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., as CEO. He took over the top position at the company April 6, 2020. in 2023
Laurie Ann Goldman, former CEO of clothing manufacturer
Spanx, replaced Fernandez as Tupperware CEO on October 17, 2023. On September 16, 2024, Tupperware Brands Corp. announced that they were preparing to file for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection later in the week after a failed comeback after beneficial sales during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The company's stock fell nearly 60% after the announcement. On September 17, the company was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, and commenced trading over-the-counter. On September 18, Tupperware Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to continue operating during the proceedings. In October, Tupperware avoided its liquidation via a deal with its creditors. In November 2024, the Tupperware brand name was acquired by Party Products LLC, who will allow for Tupperware's operations to continue. ==Brands==