Although many traditional retailers are expanding their offerings of organic food and beauty products, there has actually been no growth in the number of U.S. consumers that purchase these products, according to a study by market research firm TABS Group.
Procter & Gamble Co. has entered an agreement to acquire Sara Lee Corp.’s Ambi Pur air care business for 320 million euro ($470 million). P&G said Friday that, under the terms of the deal, it will purchase Ambi Pur, a leading global air care brand with presence in 80 countries, as well as several
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, 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.
PepsiCo has inked a deal to manufacture and distribute certain Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. products. Under the new agreement, announced Tuesday, PepsiCo will distribute Dr. Pepper, Crush and Schweppes brands in the United States; Dr.
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.
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 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.
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.
Procter & Gamble Co.’s oral care division has introduced the Crest Pro-Health System, a simple product and care regimen to maintain oral hygiene.
American Greetings Corp. has teamed with Target Corp. to launch what it calls the first digital slideshow greeting card. The greeting card giant said Tuesday that the digital slideshow card, which retails for $19.
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.
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 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 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 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.
