Coty’s Jill Scalamandre to join Shiseido
Coty Inc. executive Jill Scalamandre has been named president of Shiseido Americas Corp.’s newly launched Global Makeup Center of Excellence.
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GMDC goes live with CART-powered CPG portal
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has launched a technology-focused resource portal in tandem with the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART).
Wrigley plans new Skittles, Starburst offerings
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is launching a Skittles limited edition and adding a gummy candy to its Starburst line.
Mylan adds more dosages for Lopressor generic
Mylan N.V. has launched metoprolol tartrate tablets, a hypertension drug, in dosages of 37.5 mg and 75 mg in the United States.
Revlon names Figuereo as new CFO
Juan Figuereo has joined Revlon Inc. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Revlon said Tuesday that Figuereo, 60, who has served in senior financial roles at a wide range of companies, assumes the CFO post effective immediately.
Lannett president Bogda to depart
Michael Bogda, president of Lannett Co., plans to leave the company to pursue other interests. Lannett, which announced the move late Monday, said that Bogda is slated to depart on June 3.
Perrigo rolls out store-brand Glucerna shake
Perrigo Co. plc has begun shipping a store-brand version of Abbott’s Glucerna aseptic nutritional shake for adults with diabetes. Perrigo said Tuesday that its product represents a first-to-market launch of an over-the-counter, private-brand equivalent to Glucerna.
Lupin releases Intermezzo generic in U.S.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., the U.S. arm of India-based Lupin Ltd., has launched the first product from its Gavis pipeline, zolpidem sublingual tablets 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg, an insomnia drug. Lupin said its product is a generic version of Intermezzo sublingual tablets (1.75 mg and 3.
Mondelez teams up with Alibaba Group
Mondelēz International has formed an e-commerce partnership with China-based Alibaba Group, the world’s largest online and mobile commerce company, to extend its reach into the Chinese market.
Hallmark unveils VIDA bilingual brand
Hallmark is shifting its current Spanish-language greetings line to a new lifestyle brand called Hallmark VIDA.
Banana Boat launches SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen
Banana Boat has rolled out its new SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen to drug, supermarket and mass retailers nationwide.
FDA approves Inflectra, the second U.S. biosimilar
Just over a year after approving its first biosimilar product, the Food and Drug Administration has approved its second, Celltrion’s Inflectra (biosimilar infliximab). Inflectra is a biosimilar to Janssen Biotech’s Remicade (infliximab), originally licensed in 1998.
Actress Shay Mitchell to be face of Bioré for 2016
Bioré Skincare has signed up actress Shay Mitchell as its latest brand ambassador. The Kao USA skin care brand said Mitchell will serve as the face of the Bioré brand for 2016 and be featured in upcoming campaigns for the Bioré’s new Baking Soda Cleansers that hit retail store shelves earlier this
MPG hires Downey as executive VP
Consumer packaged goods industry veteran Mike Downey has joined Market Performance Group (MPG) as executive vice president.
CutisPharma, Dr. Reddy’s announce API agreements
CutisPharma has entered into active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) supply and joint development pacts with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
SheaMoisture launches #BreakTheWalls campaign
Sundial Brands is launching an advertising and social media campaign that aims to “break down the walls” separating ethnic beauty sections from the rest of the beauty department.