Oneida Ltd. manufactures and markets tableware silverplated and sterling and stainless steel flatware. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004 (fiscal 2004), it operated in three segments: Foodservice, Consumer and International. The Consumer segment sells directly to a base of retail outlets, including department stores, mass merchandisers, Oneida Home stores and chain stores. The Foodservice segment sells directly or through distributors to foodservice operations worldwide, including hotels, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, schools and healthcare facilities. The International segment sells to a variety of distributors, foodservice operations and retail outlets. Oneida divides its tableware products into four principal product categories: metalware, dinnerware, glassware and other tabletop accessories.