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May 16, 2013
New BeKoool patch offers itch relief from poison ivy, insect bites

BeKoool, makers of a cooling soft gel sheet formulated for children to relieve fevers, announced a new product to relieve itching and scratching associated with insect bites, poison ivy and more.

May 16, 2013
Revamped Food Lion stores to include cheaper private labels, fresher produce

Food Lion has revamped 178 of its stores and hired 800 new employees, the Delhaize Group-owned supermarket chain said.

May 16, 2013
Senate confirms Marilyn Tavenner as CMS administrator

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm a former Virginia Health and Human Services secretary as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

May 16, 2013
Simon Doonan and Nexxus create window dressing at Radio City Duane Reade store

Nexxus Salon Hair Care, in what it called a “first-of-its-kind” installation at a drug store chain, unveiled a window display tribute to the Tony Awards and Broadway at the Duane Reade store across from Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.

May 16, 2013
Syndicated sales analysis firms IRi and SPINS partner on new natural/organic food segmentation

Information Resources Inc. and SPINS announced the integration of SPINS’ natural/organic food segmentation and industry expertise with IRi’s Consumer Network household panel.

May 16, 2013
Tardy tax refunds, cool weather impact Walmart’s Q1

Walmart Stores reported profit and sales lower than Wall Street expectations as the retail giant struggled against the payroll tax increase, delayed tax returns and an unseasonably cold spring impacting its U.S. sales.

May 16, 2013
Target launches Sonia Kashuk fall 2013 collection

Target has launched the fall 2013 collection of Sonia Kashuk beauty products at its stores, the mass merchandise chain said.

May 16, 2013
TravelCenters of America launches fitness program for professional drivers

TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, on Wednesday launched its "Get Moving. Stay Fit." program designed to help professional drivers live a healthier lifestyle by focusing on nutrition and physical fitness.

May 16, 2013
Walmart goes to college

Walmart opened a new small-format store on the campus of Arizona State University as part of a pilot program, the mass merchandise retailer said.

May 16, 2013
Wireless pill bottle wins Boehringer Ingelheim-sponsored healthcare innovation contest

The makers of a pill bottle that uses wireless technology to keep patients adherent won the grand prize at a recent healthcare innovation contest.

May 15, 2013
Acosta appoints two executives to CVS team

Acosta Sales and Marketing has appointed two new executives, the company said.

May 15, 2013
Beauty Changes Lives names first Sassoon scholarship winners

The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation named the first set of awards of the Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship Program at the Spring Operations Conference of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, BCL’s parent body.

May 15, 2013
CDSC joins NFL wideout Larry Fitzgerald Jr. to educate Congress on value of supplements

The Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus held an educational briefing, “Sports Health and Fitness: The Role of Dietary Supplements,” for Capitol Hill staff.

May 15, 2013
CEO/Leadership Panel, CARE awards among highlights at this year's RCEC

Among the highlights of this year’s Retail Clinician Education Congress, currently taking place here in Las Vegas, was a CEO/Leadership Panel and the Clinician Awards for Excellence.

May 15, 2013
Committee advances bill to secure pharmaceutical supply chain

A federal drug track-and-trace bill has made it out of a congressional committee.

May 15, 2013
Coty adds Olivier Goudet to board of directors

Coty, an emerging global leader in beauty, announced today that it has added Olivier Goudet , partner and chief executive officer of the Joh. A. Benckiser Group, to the company's board of directors.

May 15, 2013
Double-digit profit gains for Alliance Boots

Alliance Boots on Wednesday reported a double-digit profit gain for its year ended March 31.

May 15, 2013
FDA approves Genentech drug for lung cancer with genetic mutation

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for a type of lung cancer.

May 15, 2013
FDA approves J&J's Simponi for ulcerative colitis

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Johnson & Johnson for treating ulcerative colitis, the agency said Wednesday.

May 15, 2013
FDA approves Mylan migraine drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic migraine drug made by Mylan, the company said Wednesday.

May 15, 2013
FDA approves new prostate cancer drug

A new treatment for late-stage prostate cancer has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

May 15, 2013
Giant-Carlisle donates $3 million to schools

A division of Ahold USA is donating millions of dollars to local schools.

May 15, 2013
Hamacher Resource Group awarded 2013 Communicator Award of Distinction

Hamacher Resource Group has been honored with a 2013 Communicator Award of Distinction for Marketing/Promotion–Direct Mail in the print category.

May 15, 2013
Kimberly-Clark launches Depend Guards and Shields for men

Kimberly-Clark announced the launch of Depend Guards and Shields, two products specifically designed for men with light bladder leakage, along with tips and tools from former professional football star Tony Siragusa in a new program called Guard Your Manhood

May 15, 2013
Kroger unveils system that will convert food shrink into clean energy to power DC

Kroger on Wednesday unveiled a clean energy production system that will convert food that cannot be sold or donated into clean energy to help power its Ralphs/Food 4 Less distribution center in Compton, Calif.

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