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January 5, 2011
Salonpas features presidential parody in new online ad campaign

Hisamitsu America earlier this week announced the release of two videos featuring an Obama look-alike applying Salonpas to ease the aches and pains of a “presidential magnitude.”

January 5, 2011
Shelving unit prevents mass shoplifting

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — New Business Solutions recently introduced its Product Protection System, a loss-prevention shelving solution. The new shelving unit helps thwart professional shoplifting groups by eliminating the ability to sweep a shelf by dumping an entire shelf of merchandise into a duffel bag at once.


January 5, 2011
Sticky performance

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Elmer’s Products revamped its hardware line in November with the addition of two products that offer consumers enhanced strength and performance. Elmer’s believes that by concentrating on the performance of products, it can help reduce consumer confusion at the shelf by providing all-in-one formulas.


January 5, 2011
Supplier survey: Working with Walmart

ROGERS, Ark. — If the eyes are the window to the soul, then Walmart’s suppliers are the window to its future, thanks to the truly unique relationship the retailer enjoys with its trading partners. Walmart brought new meaning to the concept of collaboration when it pursued a strategy of data transparency decades ago that enabled fact-based decision-making. Suppliers embraced what, at the time, was a novel approach in the retail industry, and their support over the years facilitated Walmart’s expansion, sales growth for all concerned and low prices for consumers.


January 5, 2011
Troy Healthcare buys Stopain, announces line extension

Troy Healthcare on Wednesday announced its purchase of the Stopain brand from DRJ Group and also stated that a new Stopain gel line extension will be shipping to stores in early 2011.

January 5, 2011
Value, at-home products color hair care sector



An expected overall upswing in the economy in 2011 is likely to lead to consumers loosening the grip on their wallets. However, for the time being, the sluggish economy continues to shift hair care buying behavior.
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Value will remain the driving force behind hair care sales, despite a predicted upswing in the economy in 2011, as consumers are expected to remain careful spenders within the hair care sector,” stated research firm Euromonitor International.


January 4, 2011
Cobra's PhoneTag links valuables

Cobra's Bluetooth tagging system, which links a smart phone to its user or other valuables, will make its debut at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

January 4, 2011
Endo's Fortesta receives FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a topical testosterone replacement therapy made by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Endo said last week.

January 4, 2011
Gaiam releases new collections of Travel Channel shows on DVD

Gaiam's home video license agreement with the Travel Channel is being extended with the DVD release of "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" Collection 4, Part 2 and "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Collection 5, Part 2.

January 4, 2011
Good things come in small packages? Not quite

It seems that Americans' everyday items are getting a little smaller.

January 4, 2011
High Ridge Brands snaps up Zest from P&G

Private equity fund Brynwood Partners VI L.P. announced on Tuesday that its newly formed portfolio company, High Ridge Brands, has acquired the Zest brand from Procter & Gamble.

January 4, 2011
Kodak boosts EasyShare portfolio with new digital cameras

As it celebrates the sale of its 100 millionth digital camera this year, Kodak is expanding its EasyShare portfolio.

January 4, 2011
Kodak's new Pulse digital frame gets social

Kodak's popular wireless frame with its own e-mail address is keeping up with the times.

January 4, 2011
Marcal's Small Steps kicks off campaign

Marcal's Small Steps, a line of paper products that is made from 100% recyclable paper, is ready to salute those making environmental differences in their communities.

January 4, 2011
Mylan settles Medicaid reimbursement suit

Generic drug maker Mylan has settled a lawsuit concerning Medicaid reimbursements with the federal government and the state of Texas, Mylan said Dec. 24.

January 4, 2011
Par begins shipping two strengths of generic Lotrel

Par Pharmaceutical has started shipping a generic version of a hypertension drug, the company said Monday.

January 4, 2011
Par launches generic Rhythmol SR

Generic drug maker Par Pharmaceutical has begun shipping its version of a treatment for heart rhythm problems, the company said Monday.

January 4, 2011
Paris Presents partners with Mason Wells

Paris Presents, the maker of the EcoTools cosmetic and bath accessories line, has secured an investment from private equity firm Mason Wells.

January 4, 2011
Pfizer inks deal with Santaris

Pfizer will pay Danish biotech company Santaris Pharma $14 million for access to its development platform for RNA-based therapies, Pfizer said Tuesday.

January 4, 2011
QuesaDippers joins Tyson's Any’tizers line

Tyson has expanded its Any’tizers line with a new dish that is sure to become a favorite among kids and party guests.

January 4, 2011
Rite Aid gets fit with BL Body

Rite Aid on Tuesday announced its partnership with BL Body, a collection of shape wear exclusively available in Rite Aid stores, on a sweepstakes with a first prize trip for two to the location of the reality program “The Biggest Loser.”

January 4, 2011
SmartBakes streusel cakes hit retail

Hostess is extending its SmartBakes line with a new breakfast cake.

January 3, 2011
'Megamind' brings on the laughs on Blu-ray, DVD

DreamWorks' latest animated hit is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in a "mega" way.

January 3, 2011
3Rx Skin Therapy's new line targets skin damaged by medical conditions

3Rx Skin Therapy has announced the introduction of a new skin care line to help repair and rejuvenate skin damaged by such cancer treatments as chemotherapy and radiation, and other dry skin issues caused by medical conditions.

January 3, 2011
Chocolate, peanut butter unite in new Snickers bar

Mars Chocolate is pairing its classic Snickers candy with peanut butter.

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