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November 19, 2012
Made in America: ‘Buy local’ mentality leads to economic patriotism

Made in America. To suggest that this marketing message doesn’t resonate with today’s American consumer may come off as sacrilege, especially considering how job creation was a central issue in this month’s presidential election.

November 16, 2012
Housing recovery could drive more consumers to spend, Deloitte says

Consumers showed a greater willingness to spend in October as the housing market began to recover and energy prices receded, according to a new report by Deloitte.

November 16, 2012
Ibotta debuts new shopping app with opportunities for users to earn dollars at shelf

Ibotta on Friday officially launched its free mobile application for iPhone users that gives consumers a new way to earn as much as $40 in cash each time they shop.

November 16, 2012
Mr. Clean celebrates milestone as it produces its 1 billionth Magic Eraser

Procter & Gamble's Mr. Clean brand on Friday announced that is has manufactured 1 billion Mr. Clean Magic Erasers since the product's launch in 2003.

November 15, 2012
Convenience meets freshness at Spar

Sometimes, in looking for new ideas in the retail industry, it helps to take a peek outside the borders of the United States. 


November 15, 2012
Doggie dental care

Pedigree’s new Dentastix line of oral care products for pets fights “dog breath.” These new Fresh Treats for dogs work to help banish bad breath and help with overall oral care, including tartar control.


November 15, 2012
Family Dollar expands product selections in anticipation of being the one-stop value shop for the holidays

Family Dollar on Thursday announced it is expanding its holiday selection to include hundreds of toys and gifts retailing for $10 or less.

November 15, 2012
Holiday season to bring hi-tech fun with apps

This holiday season will be both a splurge and save season for toys. Parents will splurge for one or two toys, but will round out their holiday shopping with less expensive items, according to Adrienne Appell, a spokesperson for the Toy Industry Association.


November 15, 2012
Makers of Aquatina introduce new collapsible water bottle

The makers of Aquatina, the collapsible pocket drinks bottle, have launched its successor, Ohyo, the company announced on Thursday.

November 15, 2012
Meijer features U.S.-made toys on website

Two new wooden toys that won a contest sponsored by Midwestern mass merchandiser Meijer will be featured exclusively on the retailer's website, the company said Thursday.

November 15, 2012
Personalization drives category

With more people working from home, the office products category continues to expand.

November 15, 2012
ReportersNotebook — General Merchandise, 11/19/12

Procter & Gamble battery brand Duracell assisted with post-Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by bringing a little power to, coincidentally, Battery Park in New York. 


November 14, 2012
Study: Retailers aim for consistent customer experience in holiday season

A majority of retailers say delivering a consistent customer experience is their top priority this holiday season, according to a new survey.

November 13, 2012
Static Guard partners with Hollywood stylist Phillip Block for national campaign

Static Guard has partnered with celebrity fashion stylist Phillip Bloch to launch the year-long Stylist's Secret Weapon Campaign, the company announced Tuesday.

November 12, 2012
30 Watt introduces Connect-A-Cord PrankPack

The pranksters at 30 Watt have introduced a new way to fool family and friends this holiday season, with a fake new product that supposedly solves the issue of hard-to-reach electrical devices — Connect-A-Cord, 50 one-foot sections of cord — the company announced on Monday.

November 12, 2012
Ballantyne Brands advances share of electronic cigarette market

Ballantyne Brands, an electronic cigarette provider, on Monday announced the introduction of a new premium brand, NEO. The company also announced that it has acquired the Mistic brand of electronic cigarettes for an undisclosed amount, and has secured an investment partner to support its business for the long term.

November 8, 2012
Perrigo chief: Store brands big driver behind OTC growth, prepping launch of Mucinex equivalent

Business for OTC store brands is expected to boom in the coming year, Perrigo chairman and CEO Joseph Papa told analysts discussing the private-label manufacturer's first quarter results during a conference call Wednesday, even as the growth rate across the entire OTC category slows.

November 6, 2012
Kmart, Sears offer free shipping on some orders

Kmart and Sears are offering free shipping for certain online orders as the holiday shopping season approaches.

November 6, 2012
P&G to provide showers, personal care kits and portable power to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy

In partnership with the American Red Cross, beginning Nov. 6, the P&G Mobile Relief Center will be stationed in Union Beach, N.J., to provide showers, personal care kits, household products — including Bounty, Charmin, Tide and Dawn — and baby products, including Pampers diapers and wipes, to victims of Hurricane Sandy, Procter & Gamble announced Monday.

November 6, 2012
Target supports up-and-coming fashion designers in Canadian competition

Target is supporting up-and-coming Canadian fashion designers through a partnership with the Toronto Fashion Incubator, the company said Tuesday.

November 6, 2012
Yankee Candle Co. launches collection inspired by 'The Sound of Music'

The Yankee Candle Co. today announced the launch of its latest limited edition collection — My Favorite Things, inspired by the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein song from the musical "The Sound of Music."

November 5, 2012
Fashion Angels launches two new 'Project Runway' design kits for fashion-forward tweens

Tweens can be the star of their very own "Project Runway" with Fashion Angels' two new additions to its line of fashion design and style kits: Project Runway Tapeffiti Fashion Design Challenge and Project Runway Models to the Runway.

November 5, 2012
GE donates $1.1 million to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

In response to Hurricane Sandy, GE on Monday gave $1.1 million to support relief and recovery efforts throughout the Northeast of the United States.

November 5, 2012
Integrating digital sharing

Retailers are facing challenges in a rapidly changing photo-processing category. One huge shift has been in category leadership. One dominant brand is no longer directing — and pouring advertising dollars into — the category, so retailers need to take a more active role in marketing 
photo processing. 


November 5, 2012
Lint-free laundry

Telebrands’ new Lint Lizard should be a hot holiday item. The 40-inch vacuum attachment is designed to specifically clean a clothes dryer’s lint catcher and outer vent. It attaches to almost any vacuum host and features a long, 
flexible neck. 


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