Total Store Expo’s ‘unrivaled opportunities’
The NACDS Total Store Expo is one of the most eagerly awaited events on the retail industry’s calendar — and this year’s show is set to reinforce that status.
Supplier News
First Quality expands and diversifies manufacturing
To meet growing demand from retail partners, First Quality is expanding production capacity for baby care and adult incontinence products at multiple manufacturing facilities across North America.
Star power invigorates beauty category
It’s a showdown on the shelves between celebrities, legacy brands, nascent indies and dupes of prestige hits. Beauty has been a beacon of growth over the past three years, at a time when sales stalled in many categories.
Men’s grooming products on a fast break
The Men’s grooming category continues to explode. According to market insight company Statista, the global male grooming market will be worth a whopping $115 billion by 2028, up from nearly $80 billion in 2022. Skin care comprises around 47% of the men’s grooming market.
Pepcid launches new heartburn medication
Pepcid has released Pepcid Icy Cool Mint, a new heartburn product that provides fast-acting, long-lasting heartburn relief with an instant cooling sensation.
Dove Men+Care unveils Father’s Day campaign
Dove Men+Care has released a film for their latest Father’s Day campaign, “Care Makes A Dad,” showcasing fatherhood in varying forms.
AbbVie launches contest to support migraine patients
AbbVie has announced the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award, a contest designed support migraine patients in the workplace.
Welch’s headquarters to relocate to Waltham, Mass
Welch’s has announced its corporate relocation to Waltham, Massachusetts. The move is expected to be completed in 2025 with renovations to begin this year.
Yellow Wood has completed acquisition of Elida Beauty brands from Unilever
BOSTON – Yellow Wood announced the acquisition of Elida Beauty brands from Unilever. The portfolio of consumer brands acquired in the deal includes Q-tips, Caress, Ponds, Noxzema, and St. Ives and others.
Eyebot self-service vision tech secures $6m in seed funding
making it the world’s first push-button vision testing technology. “What used to take days or weeks
Kimberly-Clark unveils 2030 sustainability goals in new report
Kimberly-Clark’s 2023 sustainability report included an update on the company’s progress towards lowering their environmental footprint and a new sustainability initiative to be 100% Natural Forest Free across its portfolio.
The Desire Company secures $97M valuation in series B to expand expert-driven product review solution
A pioneer in expert product education, The Desire Company has concluded its Series B funding round, catapulting its valuation to $97 million.
Nordic Naturals to participate in California Coastal Cleanup
Nordic Naturals has announced its participation in the Annual California Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 21 led by the California Coastal Commission.
L’Oréal Paris launches Colorsonic for easier hair coloring
L’Oréal Paris has announced the Colorsonic, a first-of-its-kind at-home hair coloring innovation. The product was developed and incubated for ten years and has over 29 patents.
Hershey 2023 ESG report showcases sustainability progress
Hershey has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which outlines how the company is implementing its global sustainability strategy.
REESE’S Brand announces new Jumbo Cup
REESE’S has announced a new limited-edition product, Jumbo Cups. The size of the product is equivalent to four REESE’S King Size Cups in one (aka one full king-sized pack).