Walsh named COO at Pharmavite
Pharmavite, maker of the Nature Made dietary supplement brand, has promoted Mark Walsh to chief operating officer. The company said Monday that the move is effective immediately.
Supplier News
Liberator to carry Tenga sexual enhancement devices
Liberator Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of sexual enhancement products, is expanding its brand presence through a partnership with sexual devices maker Tenga Japan.
DNA Beverage hits for two with Orlando Magic, Walgreens
DNA Beverage Corp. has inked a distribution pact with Walgreen Co. and scored a marketing program with the Orlando Magic pro basketball team. The company — the maker of DNA Energy Drink and DNA Meat Snacks, both targeted at the action sports community — said Friday that under the agreement with
GSK warns about fake alli product
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare is warning consumers that a small quantity of a fake weight-loss product, falsely packaged and labeled as alli, has been sold on eBay and other auction web sites.
Bruise Relief gel now on shelves at Walgreens
Dr. Holmquist Healthcare’s Bruise Relief Gel is now available at Walgreens drug stores across the country as well as online at Walgreens.com. A natural formula, Bruise Relief is designed to virtually eliminate bruising and related skin discoloration, according to Dr. Holmquist Healthcare.
Marc’s to offer Celsius dietary beverage
Marc Glassman Inc. is slated to roll out the Celsius calorie-burning drink in its Marc’s pharmacy and XPECT discount stores. Manufacturer Celsius Holdings Inc.
CVS in pact to carry Crave-NX diet aid spray
CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide are carrying the Crave-NX 7-Day Diet Aid Spray under a distribution agreement with manufacturer Generex Biotechnology Corp. Generex said the pharmacy chain agreed to begin marketing Crave-NX in its network of over 7,000 drug stores beginning this month.
P&G makes more executive changes
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced a number of organizational moves within the past week. P&G on Wednesday said that chief legal officer Steven Jemison, 58, is slated to retire September 30 after more than 29 years of service.
XenaCare steps up Cobroxin ad campaign
XenaCare Holdings Inc. is expanding its national advertising campaign to support the growing network of retailers carrying Cobroxin, its over-the-counter pain reliever for moderate to severe chronic pain.
Team USA babies outfitted with latest Pampers diapers
Pampers Diapers has partnered with Team USA to introduce Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers Diapers with Dry Max, the brand’s new high-performance disposable diapers. The babies of Team USA athletes will be equipped with the new diapers as they head to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
SoftSheen-Carson to celebrate milestone
L’Oréal USA’s SoftSheen-Carson division is commemorating its 10th anniversary with a yearlong celebration slated to start in February in conjunction with Black History Month.
Factor Nutrition Labs plans line extension, print campaign
Factor Nutrition Labs, a leading manufacturer and marketer of brain support supplements, is slated to expand its product roster and broaden its media efforts. Plans call for Factor’s complete line of seven supplements to be extended with four additional products by the end of this year.
P&G set to pilot Internet store
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to pilot an online store this month in conjunction with e-commerce solution provider PFSweb Inc.
McNeil recalls some Tylenol, Motrin and other O-T-C products
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of over-the-counter medications, including products from its Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Rolaids, St. Joseph and Simply Sleep brands.
Kinney, Discount Drug Mart, USA Drug get Smart for Life
Kinney Drugs, Discount Drug Mart and USA Drug are carrying Smart for Life Cookie Diet weight-loss products in their stores. Plans call for the Smart for Life Cookie Diet products to be placed in 87 Kinney locations in New York and Vermont. Smart for Life six-pack to-go cookie trays in two flavors,
PepsiCo names Gatorade brand marketing VP
The Gatorade Co., a division of PepsiCo, has hired Andrea Fairchild as its new vice president of brand marketing. Fairchild, 38, comes to the company after 10 years at Nike, where she was responsible for driving global business growth for the women’s training category.