Revlon to acquire Elizabeth Arden
Revlon Inc. is acquiring Elizabeth Arden Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $870 million.
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GMDC honors former Ahold executive
The Global Market Development Center presented its annual GMDC Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Wonderly, vice president of strategic accounts at QK Healthcare Inc., who previously spent 25 years at Ahold, where he led the retailer’s general merchandise category.
Cetaphil display at CVS supports Camp Wonder
Cetaphil has unveiled a limited-edition product display at select CVS Pharmacy stores in partnership with the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF) and its Camp Wonder initiative. The Galderma Laboratories skin care brand said Thursday that Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (16 oz., $15.
Bausch + Lomb expands PreserVision AREDS line
Bausch + Lomb has rolled out PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula + Multivitamin, a two-in-one eye supplement aimed at making it simpler for consumers to get their nutrients.
Kimberly-Clark names marketing chief
Scott Usitalo has been appointed as chief marketing officer at Kimberly-Clark Corp. Previously president of Kimberly-Clark’s family care business in North America, Usitalo will report to Tony Palmer, president of global brands and innovation.
H.D. Smith Jr. honored with Nexus Award
Henry Dale Smith Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of H.D. Smith Holding Co., has received the 2016 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement from the HDA Research Foundation.
Lip Smacker to sponsor Meghan Trainor tour
Lip balm brand Lip Smacker will sponsor the 2016 “Untouchable Tour” of youth singing sensation Meghan Trainor. The Markwins Beauty Inc.
HDA spotlights health care manufacturers, products
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored innovative pharmaceutical and consumer products and manufacturers with its annual Distribution Management Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA).
McLane hires VP of sales for grocery team
Vito Maurici has been named vice president of sales for the convenience, mass market retail, military and travel accounts at McLane Co.
Skittles brand drives Wrigley factory expansion
To help fuel surging sales for its Skittles candy brand, Wrigley has opened a state-of-the-art expansion to its factory in Yorkville, Ill.
Lannett cleared to market neomycin sulfate tablets
Lannett Co. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for neomycin sulfate tablets 500 mg, an antibiotic. Lannett said Monday that its product is a therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug, neomycin sulfate tablets (500 mg) from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
In name change, HDMA becomes HDA
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has changed its name to the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
Topical BioMedics unveils MyPainAway Sports Cream
Topical BioMedics Inc. has introduced MyPainAway Sports Cream, a topical pain reliever targeted at athletes. The company said Monday that MyPainAway Sports Cream uses 17 active biomedicines to stimulate the body on a cellular level and increase the rate of healing to alleviate pain at its source.
Dr. Reddy’s to acquire ANDAs from Teva, Allergan
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to buy eight Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) in the United States from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and an affiliate of Allergan plc for $350 million in cash. Dr.
IMH’s IBgard rolls out to Rite Aid stores
IM HealthScience (IMH) has expanded availability of its IBgard medical food for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. IMH said that Rite Aid stores will stock IBgard in 12-capsule and 48-capsule boxes.
K-Y introduces True Feel premium lubricant
K-Y has launched K-Y True Feel, a premium silicone lubricant designed to enhance couples’ sexual intimacy.