McKeon unveils LunaGuard for teeth grinders
McKeon Products Inc. has expanded into oral care with the introduction of the LunaGuard, an over-the-counter solution for nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism.
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HDMA expands government affairs team
Ruth Miller has joined the government affairs team of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA). HDMA said Monday that Miller has been named senior director of regulatory affairs, a new position.
Valeant names Perrigo’s Papa as chairman, CEO
Joseph Papa has resigned as chairman and chief executive officer of Perrigo Co. plc to join Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. as chairman and CEO. Valeant said Monday that Papa, 60, is slated to start at the company by early May. Papa will succeed J.
Lannett works with China partner on insulin generic
Lannett Co. plans to co-develop a generic insulin pharmaceutical product for the U.S. market with YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., its strategic partner in China. Lannett said Friday that holds the exclusive U.S.
Dark and Lovely launches #LoveMyColor
Dark and Lovely has kicked off #LoveMyColor, an online and social media campaign for its Fade Resist Rich Conditioning Color hair coloring. The Softsheen-Carson brand said that #LoveMyColor aims to encourage women to show how much they love their color by uploading a selfie photo to LoveMyColor.com.
Unilever calls on Americans to rethink recycling
Unilever is looking for some more equality in recycling. The consumer products giant is reprising “Rinse.Recycle.Reimagine.
It’s a tropical flavor redux for Sprite
In a blast from the past, Coca-Cola Co. has brought back tropical-flavor Sprite with a new name and look. The beverage giant said Thursday that Sprite Tropical Mix combines the crisp Sprite lemon-lime taste with strawberry and pineapple flavors.
LifeScan service finds low co-pays for diabetes test strips
LifeScan Inc. has introduced KnowMyCoPay, a website and toll-free telephone service that shows the lowest co-payments for diabetes test strips. LifeScan said Thursday that the free KnowMyCoPay.com service is designed to help patients and health care professionals navigate complex insurance plans.
Spectrum Brands to enlarge global headquarters
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. plans to expand its world headquarters building to accommodate growth over the next several years.
Planters limited-edition jars mark 100 years of Mr. Peanut
Planters is marking the 100th birthday of its Mr. Peanut brand icon with a promotional campaign that includes limited-edition jars. The Kraft Heinz Co. brand said the limited-edition packaging for Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts will sport three million one-of-a-kind designs, showing a dancing Mr.
KISS to hold imPRESS nail demos in Walmart stores
Next month, KISS Products Inc. plans to hold sampling events for its imPRESS Gel Manicures at 1,185 Walmart stores nationwide.
Xlear nasal products hit shelves at CVS, Target
Xlear Inc. has landed retail distribution for its xylitol-based nasal sinus care products at CVS Pharmacy and Target stores nationwide. Xlear said Wednesday that products now available at Target include the 1.5-oz. Xlear Nasal Spray, Neti Pot Kit, Sinus Spray Kit and Solution Packets.
Bayer’s Hayes honored with NACDS Begley Award
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores presented Tim Hayes, former president of Bayer Consumer Health, with the Robert B. Begley Award at the 2016 NACDS Annual Meeting.
CeraVe tabbed as official skin care brand for LPGA clinics
CeraVe has been named as the official skin care partner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association Golf Clinics for Women.
Maesa launches ENLITE skin care collection
Maesa Group has unveiled ENLITE Super Face + Flawless Body, a range of at-home skin treatments and masks. Maesa said Tuesday that the assortment is an effective yet affordable skin care collection with products formulated to treat targeted areas of the face and body.
Abbott executive to join Avon as CEO
Next week, Abbott Laboratories executive J. Scott White is slated to take the helm as chief executive officer of New Avon LLC. Plans call for White to join the company as CEO effective April 25, Avon said Monday. He comes to New Avon in the wake of its recent separation from Avon