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.
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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.
Essence Ventures acquires Essence Magazine
Essence Ventures LLC, a new company formed by Richelieu Dennis, founder haircare and skin-care company Sundial Brands, is buying the multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. which includes Essence magazine.
Enhanced Hydroxycut app offers more weight-loss support
Weight-loss supplement brand Hydroxycut is serving up enhanced digital tools to help people better manage their weight control and fitness regimen. Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. said Friday that for 2018 it’s launching a new mobile app for personalized support on digital devices.
Henkel donates to NBC Today Show drive
Consumer products maker Henkel got into the holiday spirit this season with its participation in the 24th Annual NBC Today Show Toy Drive event.
Clavis Insight acquired by Ascential
Clavis Insight, an e-commerce specialist serving product manufacturers, is being acquired by Ascential plc, an international, business-to-business information company. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
McLane promotes Adzick to senior VP of sales
Susan Adzick has been promoted to senior vice president of sales and strategic relationships at McLane Co.
Lannett names Timothy Crew as CEO
Timothy Crew, former chief executive officer of Cipla North America, is joining Lannett Co. as CEO. Plans call for Crew to take the CEO reins at effective Jan. 2, Lannett said. He also is slated to be appointed as a board director after the company’s 2018 annual shareholders meeting.
Allergan COO to become Amneal CEO
Merger partners Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC and Impax Laboratories Inc. have tabbed Robert Stewart, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Allergan plc, to lead the combined company. Plans call for Stewart to join Amneal as president effective Jan. 25.
Campbell plans to buy Snyder’s-Lance for $4.9 billion
Campbell Soup Co. has agreed to acquire snack maker Snyder’s-Lance in a deal valued at about $4.9 billion. Campbell said the $50-per-share agreement will further its efforts to grow its snack product portfolio, notably better-for-you snacking options.