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May 19, 2011
Nestle Waters kicks off sweepstakes for regional water brands

Nestle Waters is launching a new sweepstakes for each of its six regional spring water brands.

May 19, 2011
Nielsen finds consumers are less worried about rising gas prices than in 2008

Consumers today are a lot less skittish about rising gas prices than they were in 2008, Nielsen reported.

May 19, 2011
NRF launches advocacy campaign to preserve swipe-fee reform

The National Retail Federation on Wednesday launched a 60-day lobbying, grassroots and media campaign aimed at ensuring that a new federal law — which is designed to save retailers and their customers more than $1 billion a month by lowering the “swipe fees" banks charge to process debit card transactions — takes effect in late July as scheduled.

May 19, 2011
Pradaxa granted preferred formulary status through AARP's Prescription Solutions

A drug for cardiovascular disease made by Boehringer Ingelheim has received preferred formulary status with AARP’s Medicare Part D plans, the drug maker said Thursday.

May 19, 2011
Reports: Unabomber alleged suspect in 1982 Tylenol poisonings

Theodore Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, allegedly is a suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings in the Chicago area that killed seven people, according to published reports.

May 19, 2011
Sears Holdings meets low expectations in Q1

Kmart parent company Sears Holdings reported a first-quarter net loss of $170 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, in line with the company's expectations for a net loss in the range of $145 million to $195 million, or between $1.35 and $1.81 per diluted share.

May 19, 2011
Steve's Ice Cream finds delicious home with Taza Chocolate

Steve's Ice Cream is taking its flavors to a new level.

May 19, 2011
Study finds 10% of cancer patients abandon oral anti-cancer medications

Despite the promise of oral drugs for treating cancer, high costs and the burden of taking multiple medications drive 10% of patients prescribed the drugs not to fill their initial prescriptions, according to a new study published in the Journal of Oncology Practice and the American Journal of Managed Care.

May 19, 2011
Twizzlers celebrates summer

Twizzlers has tapped bloggers to tour the nation this summer through August to celebrate the brand's Landmark Summer promotion.

May 19, 2011
Weis updates website with social media aggregator

Weis Markets on Thursday announced a revamped home page that features a section of the grocer’s social media updates. The idea to make the change was borne out of Facebook polls and online customer feedback.

May 18, 2011
Activate teams up with Nourish America

Enhanced vitamin beverage Activate has partnered with Nourish America to provide daily essential nutrition to pregnant moms in need.

May 18, 2011
Arizona Sunwash introduces Solise

Arizona Sunwash has announced the launch of Solise, which it is positioning as the world's first body wash and hand wash that combines cleansing with long-lasting UVA/UVB SPF 15 sunscreen.

May 18, 2011
Black Opal donates $25K to Georges Malaika Foundation

Black Opal, a maker of African-American skin care and color cosmetics, has announced the donation of $25,000 to the Georges Malaika Foundation, which will aid in the building of a new school for young girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

May 18, 2011
CVS/pharmacy helps customers save at the pump

CVS/pharmacy is helping its shoppers save money on gas this summer with a new program that enables customers to earn free gas by purchasing select items at its stores nationwide.

May 18, 2011
Dove celebrates launch of body wash collection with Close-Up Challenge

Unilever's Dove celebrated the launch of its new Dove VisibleCare body wash collection with a contest that gave one woman the opportunity to get a taste of what celebrities experience on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

May 18, 2011
Ford developing health care in the dashboard

Ford Motor on Wednesday announced its research partnership with WellDoc — a healthcare company that develops technology solutions to improve chronic disease management outcomes and reduce healthcare costs — around integrating WellDoc services into Ford vehicles through the automaker’s SYNC voice-activated in-car connectivity system.

May 18, 2011
Fresh & Easy expands gluten-free offerings

Regional supermarket chain Fresh & Easy said that it is augmenting its gluten-free products range and will highlight the new offerings in stores through additional displays.

May 18, 2011
Hi-Chew adds peach flavor to fruit chews lineup

Hi-Chew has sweetened up its fruit chews with a new flavor.

May 18, 2011
IMS Health: Global spending on medicines to reach nearly $1.1 trillion by 2015

Global spending on medicines will reach nearly $1.1 trillion by 2015, according to a new study by market research firm IMS Health.

May 18, 2011
John Bilbrey steps in as Hershey's interim president, CEO

Hershey's leader is bidding the confectioner farewell, the company announced Wednesday.

May 18, 2011
Kerr Drug to implement Sharps Compliance's TakeAway Environmental Return System

Kerr Drug said that it will offer customers a solution to properly dispose of their unused or expired medications.

May 18, 2011
Medco: Cancer drugs to see huge rise by 2013

Cancer drugs are expected to see sharp increases in spending and use by 2013, according to the latest drug trend report by pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions.

May 18, 2011
Off! introduces new insect repellent products

An insect repellent brand has revamped its product line.

May 18, 2011
Rapaflo reduces CP/CPPS symptoms, improves outcomes among men in mid-stage trial

A branded drug made by Watson Pharmaceuticals reduced symptoms in men with prostate disease, according to results of a mid-stage clinical trial.

May 18, 2011
Safeway raises $10.4 million for people with disabilities

Safeway and its charitable arm, the Safeway Foundation, announced that its fundraising efforts to benefit such organizations as Easter Seals, Special Olympics and others garnered $10.4 million.

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