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Coca-Cola board elects two new officers

The Coca-Cola Co. board of directors has elected Ceree Eberly and Chris Nolan as new officers. The beverage giant said Thursday that Eberly, promoted to chief people officer, succeeds Cynthia McCague, who is retiring after 28 years of service with the Coca-Cola system.

Nicorette launches stop-smoking ad blitz

Nicorette, the smoking cessation gum brand of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, is launching a multimedia advertising campaign that it said is designed to speak to smokers in a "candid and honest way.

McDonald named P&G chairman; Lafley to retire

McDonald named P&G chairman; Lafley to retire

Procter & Gamble Co. chief executive officer Robert McDonald has been elected chairman, succeeding A.G. Lafley, who plans to retire early next year. P&G said Tuesday that Lafley, 62, is slated to step down from the chairman’s role on January 1 and to retire from the company on February 25.

Walgreens to carry Nutrisystem weight-loss cards

Nutrisystem Inc. has entered a new distribution alliance with Walgreen Co. to offer its weight-loss program cards in the drug chain’s stores nationwide. The weight management product and service provider said the cards will roll out in the diet section of Walgreens stores on December 25.

Duane Reade adds Dream Water sleep beverage

Duane Reade Inc. is rolling out Sarpes Beverages’ Dream Water, a beverage designed to help people relax and fall asleep. The drug store chain will carry Dream Water and the Dream Water shot at its locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, according to Sarpes.

Zegerid OTC to hit drug store shelves in 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Zegerid OTC as a nonprescription treatment for heartburn. The product will be marketed by Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Inc., the consumer health care division of Merck & Co.

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.