Sanofi-aventis has completed its acquisition of U.S. drug maker Chattem Inc., which is now a subsidiary of the sanofi-aventis Group. Chattem’s common stock ceased trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market after the market’s close on March 10, sanofi-aventis said Thursday.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has launched Kleenex Hand Towels, designed to serve as an alternative to cloth hand towels by providing a clean, dry towel each time people wash their hands in the bathroom.
Helen of Troy Ltd. plans to acquire the Pert Plus hair care and Sure antiperspirant and deodorant businesses from Innovative Brands LLC. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Helen of Troy and Phoenix-based Innovative Brands, a portfolio company of investment firm Najafi Cos.
Natrol Inc. has introduced three new supplements with superfruit antioxidant capacity.
Procter & Gamble’s Crest and Oral-B brands have launched the "Better Check-Ups Challenge," a campaign to get people nationwide to improve their oral care. The program encourages participants to talk to their dentist and start using the full lineup of Crest Pro-Health products.
Johnson & Johnson executive Renee Selman is joining Catalina Marketing Corp. as president of its Catalina Health Resource health care division.
Sandoz has named Don DeGolyer as president of its U.S. operations and head of commercial operations for North America. The drug maker, a division of pharmaceutical giant Novartis, said Monday that DeGolyer is slated to assume the role fully on April 1 after a transition period.
A new brand is set to debut in the home health care category from Atico International USA Inc.
Can-Am Care is launching a line of finger bandages that incorporate a built-in antiseptic proven to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Home Diagnostics Inc. has enlisted Parago to create, implement and manage a rebate program for its roster of diabetes management products.
Carex Health Brands has introduced the Carex Wheelchair, a compact, folding wheelchair designed for easy transport and storage.
Revlon Inc. has named Elise Garofalo as senior vice president, treasurer and investor relations. The cosmetics giant said Wednesday that in the role, Garofalo will be responsible for Revlon’s global treasury function and all investor relations activities.
Duane Reade will carry ecoSTORE plant- and mineral-based household cleaning, baby care and personal care products at its 250-plus drug stores in metropolitan New York.
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has elected Helene Gayle and Joseph Jimenez to its board of directors, effective March 1. The consumer products giant also announced Thursday that Jill Conway, a director since 1984, will retire from the board on May 7, the end of her current term.
DRJ Group Inc., the maker of Stopain natural topical analgesics, said new product packaging showing the company’s support for the Arthritis Foundation is beginning to appear on store shelves. The labels read, in part, "Your purchase benefits the Arthritis Foundation.
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