Hallmark puts new spin on Valentine’s with vinyl record cards
As vinyl records continue to make a comeback, Hallmark Cards Inc. is releasing what it calls the first-ever vinyl record cards this Valentine’s Day.
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NEW names retail, CPG executives to board
The Network of Executive Women has appointed a new board chair and seven new members to its board of directors.
Keurig, Dr Pepper Snapple Group to merge
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group plan to merge in a deal that will create a new beverage giant, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), in the North American market. Under the agreement announced Monday, Dr Pepper Snapple shareholders will receive $103.75 per share in a special cash dividend
Perrigo introduces trio of new generics
Perrigo Co. plc this week announced three new generic drug products, including two acne treatments and a menopause medication. Perrigo said Friday that it has received tentative Food and Drug Administration approval for clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 3.
Henkel Consumer Goods names new North America president
Stephan Füsti-Molnar has been appointed as president of Henkel Consumer Goods North America and as regional head of Laundry & Home Care North America.
ORS Olive Oil unveils new look, updated formulas
Namaste Laboratories has rolled out new packaging for its ORS Olive Oil brand and updated the formula for some of the hair care and hairstyling line’s most popular products. Namaste said the latest packaging brings a “fresh, new look” to the ORS Olive Oil brand.
Revlon kicks off ‘Live Boldly’ campaign
Revlon has launched its “Live Boldly” campaign, including four new global ambassadors, who join “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot. In an event Wednesday night in New York City, Revlon introduced models Ashley Graham, Adwoa Aboah, Imaan Hammam and Raquel Zimmerman as its latest ambassadors.
Data tracking tool for GMDC members gets upgrade
A resource tool originally designed to help Global Market Development Center (GMDC) members track and understand marketplace data has been upgraded to provide a more intuitive user experience and deeper levels of analytics.
Oilogic Essential Oil Care adds to line at CVS
Oilogic Essential Oil Care is expanding its lineup of essential oil remedies available at CVS Pharmacy. The company said Tuesday that, after starting out in baby care products, CVS Pharmacy will carry a range of Oilogic Essential Oil Roll-On products for adults and children this winter.
Edgewell Personal Care to buy Jack Black men’s brand
Edgewell Personal Care plans to acquire Jack Black LLC, a maker of luxury men’s grooming and skin care products. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Sanofi to acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 billion
Sanofi plans to buy biopharmaceutical company Bioverativ Inc. in a deal valued at $11.6 billion. Waltham, Mass.-based Bioverativ specializes in therapies for hemophilia and other rare blood disorders.
Amneal releases Entocort EC generic
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has rolled out budesonide capsules 3 mg, a medication for Crohn’s disease. Amneal said its budesonide capsules are a generic version of Entocort EC from AstraZeneca plc. The generic product has begun shipping to wholesalers, distributors and direct to the trade, Amneal added.
C’est Moi beauty brand targets teens, tweens
A new beauty brand aimed at tweens and teens — two burgeoning groups of makeup consumers — is set to launch this weekend. Called C’est Moi, the startup —a division of JAKKS Pacific Inc. — will offer skin care and color cosmetics specifically for 8- to 16-year-old girls. The company said
A2 Milk ramps up retail distribution in U.S.
Australia-based a2 Milk Company, which describes itself as a “dairy nutrition company,” is expanding its retail distribution into the northeastern United States.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Gilotrif approved for new indication
After being granted a priority review from the Food and Drug Administration this past fall, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval of its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Gilotrif (afatinib), a lung cancer medication.
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals buys U.S. rights to Resultz lice treatment
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired the U.S. rights to over-the-counter lice treatment Resultz from Piedmont Pharmaceuticals LLC. Nuvo said the purchase of U.S.