VEET Suprem’Essence brings more ‘luxury’ to hair removal
VEET has expanded its depilatory line with its new Suprem’Essence product, which aims to "add luxury to at-home hair removal.
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Old Spice adds odor-control body wash
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Old Spice brand has introduced Odor Blocker body wash, which is designed to detect, neutralize and protect men from body odor for 16 hours.
Unilever names Minvielle to head North America unit
Unilever has appointed Eugenio Minvielle as executive vice president of its North American business. Minvielle, 45, who joins the company from Nestle, will be responsible for Unilever’s $10 billion operations in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
CVS, Navarro to carry Fresh Harvest snack bars
Fresh Harvest Products Inc. plans to roll out its Wings of Nature organic snack bars to CVS and Navarro Discount Pharmacies drug stores in South Florida. The natural and organic food and beverage company said this week that the products will become available next month in about 80 CVS locations.
P&G unveils two Future Friendly partnerships
Procter & Gamble Co. has partnered with two leading environmental organizations, National Geographic and the Earth Day Network, to help support its P&G Future Friendly conservation initiative.
Galderma adds new nozzle to Clobex Spray
Galderma Laboratories has rolled out a new nozzle for Clobex Spray, a super-potent topical steroid for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The company said Tuesday that the new packaging for Clobex Spray (clobetasol propionate 0.
Skinvisible inks pact to develop women’s Rx product
Skinvisible Inc. has entered into an agreement with specialty pharmacy firm Women’s Choice Pharmaceuticals to develop a prescription formulation using Skinvisible’s patented Invisicare polymer delivery system for topical dermatology products.
Boots UK adds Prelox male sexual enhancer
Pharmacy retailer Boots UK Ltd. has begun offering Prelox, a male sexual enhancement pill, in 600 stores across the United Kingdom. Northumberland, U.K.
Bristol-Myers Squibb names Bancroft CFO
The board of directors at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has elected Charles Bancroft as chief financial officer. Bancroft, who had been serving as the pharmaceutical giant’s acting CFO since Jan. 1, took over the CFO position on a permanent basis effective April 8, the company said Thursday.
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.
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.