Supplier News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Mar 8th, 2010

CVS, Maybelline promotion seeks Broadway wannabes

CVS/pharmacy and Maybelline New York have teamed up in a promotion through which consumers can audition to win a walk-on role in the popular Broadway musical "Chicago."

Endo Pharmaceuticals names new COO

Julie McHugh has been hired as the new chief operating officer at Endo Pharmaceuticals.

Sanofi-aventis finalizes Chattem acquisition

Sanofi-aventis has completed its acquisition of U.S. drug maker Chattem Inc., which is now a subsidiary of the sanofi-aventis Group.

Kimberly-Clark introduces Kleenex Hand Towels

Kimberly-Clark Corp. has launched Kleenex Hand Towels, designed to serve as an alternative to cloth hand towels by providing a clean, dry towel each time people wash their hands in the bathroom.

Helen of Troy to buy Pert Plus, Sure brands

Helen of Troy Ltd. plans to acquire the Pert Plus hair care and Sure antiperspirant and deodorant businesses from Innovative Brands LLC.

Natrol launches superfruit antioxidant supplements

Natrol Inc. has introduced three new supplements with superfruit antioxidant capacity.

Crest, Oral-B challenge consumers to improve dental health

Procter & Gamble's Crest and Oral-B brands have launched the "Better Check-Ups Challenge," a campaign to get people nationwide to improve their oral care.

J&J exec Selman joins Catalina Marketing

Johnson & Johnson executive Renee Selman is joining Catalina Marketing Corp. as president of its Catalina Health Resource health care division.

DeGolyer to head Sandoz U.S. operations

Sandoz has named Don DeGolyer as president of its U.S. operations and head of commercial operations for North America.