MPG Group adds Bill Bergin, Todd Matherly to team
Market Performance Group LLC (MPG) has hired retail industry veterans Bill Bergin and Todd Matherly to serve as executive vice presidents of the consulting and sales management services company.
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New contact lens case from Bausch + Lomb gets clearance from FDA
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Bausch + Lomb announced that the company’s Specialty Vision Products business has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Boston scleral lens case, a storage case developed specifically for scleral lenses.
P&G will acquire Merck KGaA’s consumer health unit
Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) has agreed to acquire the consumer health business from Germany’s Merck KGaA , in a $4.2 billion deal that adds vitamins and food supplements to its lineup of over-the-counter medicines.
Novartis appoints John Tsai head of global drug development and chief medical officer
Novartis has appointed John Tsai as the company’s head of global drug development (GDD) and chief medical officer and will begin his new role on May 1. Tsai will report to Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan and will become a member of the company’s executive committee.
Wahl Trimmers reveals most facial hair friendly cities in America
STERLING, Ill. – Facial hair enthusiasm from the women of Philadelphia was a contributing factor in the fifth annual ‘Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America’ research study from men’s grooming leader Wahl, and helped the city skyrocket to the No. 1 spot.
Karlie Kloss to partner with Estée Lauder on digital beauty content
Estée Lauder has signed Karlie Kloss, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as its newest Global Spokesmodel and Brand Ambassador.
Tom’s of Maine unveils new natural offerings
Tom’s of Maine recently debuted its latest natural care offerings in oral care and personal hygiene.
PerceptiMed adds to sales team
PerceptiMed has named three industry veterans to its sales team. The appointments of A.J. Lipka, Jonathan Jacobs and Lori Lewonski expand the company’s sales and marketing organization to eight members.
Hallmark helps retailers increase profitability of the virtual basket
KANSAS CITY – Hallmark is partnering with retailers to drive profitability by bringing the greeting card aisle to the online marketplace. This focus on delivering new and innovative solutions comes at a time when the grocery industry is experiencing growth in online sales.
Wegmans and higi launch data-driven integration
CHICAGO – Health screening kiosk supplier higi today announced an initiative with Wegmans Food Markets Inc. to allow the grocer’s customers and employees to link their health data directly to the chain’s pharmacy management system.
Study to probe Jardiance effects on kidney disease
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Emergen-C rolling out Probiotics+ powdered drink supplement
Emergen-C is adding to its product lineup this week with the introduction of Probiotics+, a new powdered drink supplement that naturally supports daily immune health and aids in digestion. “We know that a healthy gut plays a large role in our immune health. In fact, the gut is home to 70% of
Garnier, Biofreeze top IRI 2017 H&BA Pacesetters
Garnier Whole Blends, Biofreeze, and Herbal Essences Bio:Renew led last year’s most succesful nonfoods launches, IRI reported today. The three H&BA brands had first-year sales of $122 million, $78 million and $75 million, respectively.
Johnson & Johnson Vision develops contact lens innovation
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology, a first of its kind contact lens that provides wearers with vision correction and a dynamic photochromic filter that helps to continuously balance the amount of light entering the eye.
Vicks ZzzQuil expands sleep offerings
Vicks ZzzQuil is introducing new additions to its sleep products including Vicks ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Melatonin Gummies.
Camila Mendes joins John Frieda Hair Care
Camila Mendes, leading actress and style star, is the newest influencer to join John Frieda Hair Care in their mission to encourage women to express themselves through their hair.