With the U.S. GDP growing 3.5% in the third quarter, economy recovery is on the way for consumer products companies, according to Carrie Mellage, director, consumer products, Kline & Co. However, the gains won’t come without pain. Ms. Mellage noted that in recent months there have been store closings (including C.O. Bigelow, Crabtree & Evelyn and Ann Taylor), companies going out of business (Linens ‘N Things, Fortunoff and Illuminations) and, of course, discontinued bran...