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Supplier News Breaks Archives Former Walgreen Co. executive David Van Howe is joining sales and marketing strategy firm Market Performance Group (MPG). This summer, Gillette plans to roll out its new Fusion ProGlide shaving system and Fusion ProSeries male skin care products, both of which are designed to provide advanced performance. Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals Inc. licensee JD Nelson & Associates, which last month unveiled a distribution pact with Walgreen Co. for its Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant, is expanding the brand's presence at the drug chain with a special marketing promotion. DNA Beverage Corp.'s line of meat snacks is now being offered at CVS drug stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. Mylan Inc. said its Greensboro, N.C., distribution facility has received Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Sanofi-aventis has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Chattem Inc. under its $1.9 billion deal to acquire the U.S. drug maker. NFL commentator and former Super Bowl champion coach Jimmy Johnson has been signed as the new spokesman for the ExtenZe male enhancement brand. Oragenics Inc. plans to roll out its EvoraPlus oral care probiotic mint in Walgreens stores nationwide next month. Payment technology provider NetDeposit has expanded the menu of options for its ProviderPay solution to give pharmacies more choices in the type of payment and reconciliation services best suited to their business. Celsius Holdings Inc. said its Celsius calorie-burner beverage is now offered at Walgreens drug stores nationwide. Lifted by a premiere on the Super Bowl telecast, The Gatorade Co. is rolling out a new line of beverages that it said will reflect its shift from a sports drink to a sports performance innovation company.
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