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Demeter gets big play at new Duane Reade store

As it continues to expand distribution of its fragrance collection, Demeter Fragrance Library Inc. has put a high-profile display in the newest Duane Reade store here, offering shoppers 90 of the company’s 250 scents.

Ceslak joins MPG as senior VP

Former Johnson & Johnson and Wyeth sales executive Jennifer Ceslak has joined Market Performance Group (MPG). At MPG, Ceslak will serve as as senior vice president of client management.

Duracell Smart Power Lab opens in Times Square

Duracell this week opened its Smart Power Lab in Manhattan’s Times Square, kicking off the energy collection that will power the lighting of the iconic 2010 numerals on New Year’s Eve. The Duracell Smart Power Lab,  held in conjunction with Procter & Gamble Co.

PEDiNOL to launch O-T-C Lactinol moisturizer

PEDiNOL Pharmacal Inc. next month plans to launch Lactinol HX, a new formulation of its Lactinol brand moisturizers. Lactinol HX leverages the moisturizing power of lactic acid to bolster skin water content, debride dead skin cells and promote complete skin health, according to the company.

Kimberly-Clark completes initial tender offer for I-Flow

Kimberly-Clark Corp. has completed its initial tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of I-Flow Corp., a maker of drug delivery systems and products for post-surgical pain relief and surgical site care. About 87% of the outstanding shares of Lake Forest, Calif.

Bristol-Myers, Mead Johnson unveil split-off plan

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. plans to split off its holdings in former subsidiary Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. through a stock swap. The maker of Enfamil infant formula and other pediatric nutrition products, Mead Johnson completed an initial public offering in February.

Novartis rolls out Prevacid 24HR

Novartis has launched Prevacid 24HR, which the pharmaceutical giant bills as the first and only over-the-counter proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for the treatment of frequent heartburn in its original formulation.

Finalists for Product of the Year go before consumers

Product of the Year USA moved one step closer to selecting the year’s most unique and innovative products when a panel of judges narrowed the field of eligible items. During the judging, the 30-member panel headed by Walgreen Co. chief innovation officer Colin Watts rated nearly 40 new products.

Johnson & Johnson to pare workforce

As part of a restructuring, Johnson & Johnson plans to eliminate up to 7% of its global workforce, or roughly 8,200 jobs. The health care products giant, which has 117,000 employees worldwide, said Tuesday that it’s targeting job cuts in the range of 6% to 7% as it looks to sharpen

Health Enterprises unveils custom molded earplugs

Health Enterprises Inc. is expanding its line of hearing protection offerings with the Pro-Fit and Swim-Fit Custom Molded Earplugs. Both products enable consumers to easily form a custom molded earplug to fit the unique contour of their ear within 10 minutes, according to the company.