Vicks enters allergy category with QlearQuil
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Vicks cold, cough and flu brand has made a foray into the allergy relief category with the launch of QlearQuil.
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Lysol teams up with NFL legend Jerry Rice
Lysol has enlisted National Football League hall-of-famer Jerry Rice as the disinfectant and household cleaning brand’s first Healthy Habits Coach.
Hershey brand update includes new logo
The Hershey Co. has updated its corporate brand and unveiled a new company logo. The new Hershey Co. corporate logo.
Energizer unveils exec teams following household, personal care split
Energizer Holdings Inc. has announced the expected executive leadership teams of the Personal Care and Household Products businesses following the planned separation of Energizer next summer. Energizer said late Thursday that the spinoff of the two business is slated to take place by July 1, 2015.
CCA divests Mega-T weight-loss brand
CCA Industries Inc. has sold its weight-loss business, marketed under the Mega-T brand, to a group formed by Casla Partners Capital Fund I, LP. Financial terms of the transaction, announced late Thursday, weren’t disclosed.
SoloHealth Station tops 40 million consumer engagements
SoloHealth’s SoloHealth Station health and wellness kiosk has exceeded the 40 million mark in consumer engagements, averaging almost 130,000 users per day. The company said Friday that its health station is drawing about 10 million users per quarter and projecting 40 million annually.
Kao USA exec promoted to vice president of sales
John Sullivan has been named vice president of sales at Kao USA. The beauty care and personal care company said Friday that Sullivan, who will start in the new post Jan. 1, replaces Paul Nunnari, who has been appointed as president of Kao Canada.
Forest Labs releases depression drug Fetzima
Forest Laboratories Inc. has rolled out Fetzima extended-release capsules, a medication for major depressive disorder (MDD), to U.S. pharmacies.
Pantene kicks off global #ShineStrong campaign
In the wake of its recent success of the thought-provoking "Be Strong and Shine" viral video, which depicts gender labels in the workplace, Pantene is launching the global #ShineStrong campaign.
Bristol-Myers to sell AstraZeneca its stake in diabetes venture
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has agreed to sell its global diabetes business that was part of its collaboration with AstraZeneca. The company said Thursday that under the agreement, it will receive an upfront payment of $2.
GSK, Theravance inhaler for COPD cleared by FDA
GlaxoSmithKline plc and Theravance Inc.
SheaMoisture earns kudos for beauty, personal care products
SheaMoisture has won accolades, including "best of beauty" and similar awards, from a variety high-profile publications during 2013.
Perrigo closes acquisition of Elan
Perrigo Co. has completed its $8.6 billion deal to acquire Irish pharmaceutical company Elan Corp. Perrigo said Wednesday that under the acquisition, announced in July, it has combined with Elan to form a new company incorporated in Ireland, which has adopted the global name Perrigo Company plc.
Pfizer, Teva settle Viagra patent litigation
Pfizer Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have reached a settlement to resolve patent litigation related to Teva’s generic version of Pfizer’s Viagra erectile dysfunction tablets.
Depomed purchases Cambia from Nautilus
Depomed Inc. has acquired the United States rights to migraine medication Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) from Nautilus Neurosciences for $48.7 million.
Zelo Brazilian Keratin hair care line carried by Walgreens.com
Boca Cosmetics Group’s Zelo Brazilian Keratin hair care line is now being sold through Walgreens.com. The company said Tuesday that since its successful launch of on Home Shopping Network in 2012, Zelo has grown exponentially. In October, the product line became available via drugstore.com.