Dr. Scholl’s ‘challenge’ offers free insoles
Schering-Plough Consumer HealthCare has launched the Dr. Scholl’s For Her Challenge, which offers women free Dr. Scholl’s For Her Insoles so they can feel the difference in comfort.
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Ex-P&G chief Lafley joins investment firm
A.G. Lafley, the former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Procter & Gamble Co., has joined private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice as a special partner. The investment company, which has headquarters in London and New York, announced the addition of Lafley Wednesday evening.
Tripp joins board at pharmacy kiosk maker Asteres
Former Supervalu Inc. executive and pharmacy veteran Kevin Tripp has been named to the board of directors at Asteres Inc. San Diego-based Asteres, a provider of automated pharmacy and wellness kiosks and the maker of the ScriptCenter prescription pickup kiosk, announced the move this week.
Schick Hydro men’s razor hits store shelves
Energizer Holdings Inc. has rolled out the Schick Hydro men’s razor at mass market retailers and other stores nationwide with the tagline "the best shave for your skin.
Crest, Oral-B 3D White promises whiter smile in one day
Procter & Gamble Co. is billing its new Crest and Oral-B 3D White collection as a turnkey solution for a brighter smile.
Helen of Troy wraps up Pert Plus, Sure acquisition
Helen of Troy Ltd. has closed its agreement to acquire the Pert Plus hair care and Sure antiperspirant and deodorant brands from Innovative Brands LLC. Terms of the deal, announced in early March, weren’t disclosed. Plans call for Helen of Troy to integrate Pert Plus and Sure into its Idelle Labs
GSK makes senior leadership moves
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare North America is evolving three key senior leadership roles to help drive its long-term growth strategy.
MediPendant hits shelves at Duane Reade, Albertsons
Duane Reade drug stores and Albertsons food/drug stores have begun rolling out Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings’ MediPendant medical alarm system.
AgaMatrix, sanofi-aventis partner on glucose monitoring
AgaMatrix Inc. and sanofi-aventis have signed a long-term agreement for the development, supply and commercialization of blood glucose monitoring solutions.
Cobroxin rolled out at CVS pharmacies
Nutra Pharma Corp.’s Cobroxin over-the-counter pain reliever for moderate to severe chronic pain is now on shelves at more than 7,000 CVS drug stores nationwide.
Colgate introduces PROCLINICAL toothpaste
Colgate-Palmolive has expanded its namesake toothpaste line with Colgate PROCLINICAL, which the company bills as a "professionally inspired" daily toothpaste formulated with clinically proven technologies.
GlaxoSmithKline offers free vaccines to uninsured
GlaxoSmithKline has launched the GSK Vaccines Access Program, which aims to provide the company’s adult vaccines free to eligible, low-income individuals who lack insurance coverage for immunizations.
Latest Speed Sticks provide stain defense
Colgate-Palmolive has rolled out Speed Stick Stainguard and Lady Speed Stick Stainguard antiperspirant deodorants, which feature Stain Defense technology.
All Florida Walgreens stores to sell Title energy drink
Electric Beverage Co. has expanded distribution of its Title Sports Drink with Walgreens to cover all of the retailer’s drug stores in Florida.
GSK, Pfizer to supply pneumonia vaccines to poor nations
GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer have signed long-term pacts to supply pneumococcal vaccines to developing countries.
Reed’s Rx nausea remedies to be carried by CVS
Reed’s Inc. has inked a distribution deal with CVS Caremark Corp. to carry its Reed’s Rx anti-nausea remedy in the retailer’s drug stores nationwide.