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.
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Nature’s Bounty names Goode chief customer officer
The Nature’s Bounty Co. has named Bob Goode chief customer officer in the U.S.
Nestlé to sell U.S. candy business to Ferrero for $2.8B
Food and beverage giant Nestlé is selling its U.S. confectionery business to Italy-based Ferrero Group for $2.8 billion (U.S.) in cash. With the acquisition the Nestlé U.S. candy business, announced Tuesday, Ferrero will become the third-largest confectionery company in the U.S. market.
Edgewell unveils Schick Intuition f.a.b. two-way razor
Edgewell Personal Care said it has achieved a first in women’s shaving with the launch of the Schick Intuition f.a.b. bidirectional razor. Announced Tuesday, the Schick Intuition f.a.b. sports cartridges with bidirectional blades, enabling women to shave forwards and backwards — hence the “f.a.b.
Energizer to buy Spectrum Brands’ battery business for $2B
Energizer Holdings Inc. plans to acquire the global battery and portable lighting business of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. for $2 billion in cash.
KISS gets word out about lash innovations
KISS Products Inc. has blended innovation and social media savvy to drive market share in the booming eyelash category. KISS said it has climbed to No. 1 in the U.S. false eyelash segment in terms of dollar and unit sales, based on Nielsen market data. The company attributes its growth
AstraZeneca releases Bydureon BCise to U.S. pharmacies
AstraZeneca announced that Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release injectable suspension 2 mg) is now available in pharmacies across the United States. Bydureon BCise was recently approved by the U.S.
Diet Coke relaunched with new flavors and packaging
In a major brand relaunch, Coca-Cola Co. has added four new flavors to Diet Coke and revamped its packaging, shifting to a taller, sleeker and more colorful cans that still hold the same 12-oz. portion of soda. “Diet Coke is one of the most iconic brands loved by millions of fans in North
Gal Gadot becomes latest Revlon brand ambassador
Actress Gal Gadot, known for her movie roles as superheroine Wonder Woman, has been named a Revlon global brand ambassador.
Cold, flu severity drives ThroatCalm sales
Boiron USA said the severe cough/cold/flu season is driving sales of its revamped ThroatCalm homeopathic sore throat pain reliever.
Kathy Ireland, Level Brands plan cannabidiol products
Level Brands Inc. has entered into a licensing pact with Vancouver-based Isodiol International to develop cannabidiol consumer products.
Markwins Beauty Brands tabs Stefano Curti as global president
Veteran consumer health and beauty executive Stefano Curti has joined Markwins Beauty Brands as global president. Markwins said Tuesday that Curti assumed the new post effective Jan. 3.
Innovation hires western division sales chief
John Courtney has joined pharmacy automation provider Innovation as director of sales for the western division. Innovation said Tuesday that, in the role, Courtney will lead all sales activity for the western and central United States for hospital outpatient and federal health care.
Nestlé Waters North America names sales ops president
Tom Smith has been appointed president of customer development and sales operations at Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA). NWNA said late Monday that Smith, formerly chief integration officer for Nestlé Business Excellence in North America, will start in the new position on Jan. 15.
Kantar Retail becomes part of new Kantar Consulting
Kantar, the data investment management division of advertising and PR giant WPP, has launched of Kantar Consulting, a sales and marketing consultancy designed to “switch on growth” for brand owners and retailers.
Nature’s Truth launches new supplement powders
Nature’s Truth LLC has rolled out a new line of farm-fresh dietary supplement powders. The Piping Rock Health products brand said the five Nature’s Truth powders supply essential nutrients in a easy way that goes beyond the traditional capsule or tablet.