GMDC promotes Mark Mechelse to VP
Mark Mechelse has been promoted to vice president of insights and communications at the Global Market Development Center (GMDC).
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Spectrum Brands, HRG Group to merge in $10 billion deal
Consumer products giant Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. plans to combine with its largest shareholder, public holding company HRG Group Inc., in a transaction valued at $10 billion.
J M Smith realigns leadership team
J M Smith Corp. has named Saul Factor to lead its drug wholesale business and Kevin Welch to head its pharmacy technology solutions business. J M Smith said Monday that Factor, previously president of the QS/1 pharmacy software unit, will now serve as president of drug distributors Smith Drug Co.
U.S. mass cosmetics sales jump on Amazon
U.S. mass cosmetics sales on Amazon.com surged 45% year over year in 2017 to an estimated $110 million, according to e-commerce specialist One Click Retail. Last year, Maybelline was the leading mass cosmetics brand by sales and share, at 12%, on Amazon, One Click Retail said.
Lupin cleared to market generic Tamiflu suspension
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., the U.S. arm of India-based Lupin Ltd., has received Food and Drug Administration approval for oseltamivir phosphate oral suspension 6 mg (base)/ml, a flu medication.
Mission Pharmacal sells OTC health products to MainPointe
Mission Pharmacal Co. has sold a half-dozen over-the-counter health products under the Dr. Smith’s and Thera-Gesic brands to MainPointe Pharmaceuticals LLC. With the divestitures, Mission also licensed the marketing rights for five other OTC health products to Louisville, Ky.-based Mainpointe.
Galderma adds to Differin acne product line
Galderma Laboratories has expanded its lineup of acne solutions with the introduction of Differin Daily Deep Cleanser and Differin Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30.
Coty plans Digital Accelerator Summit for tech start-ups
Following up last year’s launch of its Digital Accelerator program, Coty Inc. has unveiled a new initiative for technology start-ups.
Presley to succeed Grimwood as Nestlé USA CEO
Steve Presley has been named to succeed Paul Grimwood as market head and chief executive officer of Nestlé USA. Plans call for Presley, now chief finance and strategic transformation officer, to take the helm as Nestlé USA CEO on April 1.
Solodyn generics launched by Teva, Impax
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Impax Laboratories Inc. have released minocycline HCl extended-release tablets, an acne medication, in 65 mg and 115 mg dosages.
Hello unveils Replenishmint Subscription Service
Hello Products is launching a subscription service that will enable consumer to stay supplied with its “naturally friendly” oral care products. Dubbed the Replenishmint Subscription Service, the offering is slated to debut on Feb. 21.
Teva rolls out QVAR RediHaler in U.S.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has made its QVAR RediHaler Inhalation Aerosol (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA) commercially available in 40-mcg and 80-mcg strengths in the United States.
Chobani marks its 10th year with marketing blitz
Greek yogurt brand Chobani LLC is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a campaign to say thanks to its customers and supporters.
Sandoz releases Copaxone generic
Following Food and Drug Administration final approval, Sandoz has launched of Glatopa 40 mg/ml (glatiramer acetate injection), a multiple sclerosis medication.
Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body offers two in one
Royal Philips is enabling two-in-one grooming for men with the launch of the Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body electronic razor/trimmer.
U.K. hair brand Nanogen hits CVS stores
Leading U.K. hair-thickening brand Nanogen is making a foray into the United States with retail distribution through CVS Pharmacy.