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Catalina helps pinpoint label-conscious shoppers

Catalina helps pinpoint label-conscious shoppers

Catalina has launched an enhanced targeting solution to help brands better understand, reach and influence consumers who make buying decisions based on dietary needs, clean label choices like natural and recognizable ingredients, health and wellness, and sustainable company practices.

Mondelez hires Coke exec as North America chief

Mondelez hires Coke exec as North America chief

Beverage industry veteran Glen Walter is joining Mondelez International as executive vice president and president of North America. The snack and confections giant said Walter, slated to start at the company next month, will lead its $7 billion U.S.

Lolleez organic sore throat pops offer kids relief

Lolleez organic sore throat pops offer kids relief

Lolleez has landed distribution with major retailers for its sore throat lollipops for children. The company said Tuesday that the organic, throat-soothing pops are now available at CVS Pharmacy and Stop & Shop stores as well as on Amazon.com in time for cold and flu season.

AstraZeneca cleared to market Bydureon BCise

AstraZeneca cleared to market Bydureon BCise

Early next year, AstraZeneca plans to release Bydureon BCise, a new formulation of Bydureon (exenatide extended-release) injectable suspension in an improved once-weekly, single-dose autoinjector for adults with type 2 diabetes.

OPI sets Guinness record for longest manicure bar

OPI sets Guinness record for longest manicure bar

OPI has set a Guinness World Record for “The World’s Longest Manicure Bar.” The Coty Inc. nail care brand said it created a 155-foot-long manicure bar along Santa Monica, Calif.’s famous 3rd Street Promenade shopping area near the beach.

McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical president to depart

McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical president to depart

McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical president Mark Walchirk is leaving the company to become president and chief executive officer of Patterson Companies Inc., a distributor serving the dental and animal health markets. Patterson said Tuesday that Walchirk is slated to start at the company on Nov. 20.

Coca-Cola North America names new president

Coca-Cola North America names new president

James Dinkins has been tabbed by the Coca-Cola Co. to succeed J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas as president of Coca-Cola North America. Coca-Cola said Monday that Dinkins will become Coca-Cola North America president effective Jan.

TABS Analytics buys CPG data specialist Pivotstream

TABS Analytics buys CPG data specialist Pivotstream

TABS Analytics has acquired Pivotstream Inc., a Seattle-based global data analytics firm. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. In announcing the deal this week, TABS said the Pivotstream platform will be a core component of its service offerings going forward.

Sunovion ships Seebri Neohaler to pharmacies

Sunovion ships Seebri Neohaler to pharmacies

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released Seebri Neohaler Inhalation Powder (glycopyrrolate 15.6 mcg), a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to U.S. pharmacies. Sunovion said Thursday that it entered into an exclusive license agreement with Novartis for the U.S.

American Greetings unveils Costume Critters collection

American Greetings unveils Costume Critters collection

American Greetings is spicing up its Halloween card lineup with the new Costume Critters collection. Each card in the Costume Critters line features cute photo pets who sing and dance to their own theme songs in “spooky-sweet” costumes, American Greetings said.