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Bi-Lo announces exclusive Kuddles line
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Bi-Lo on Thursday announced Kuddles, a new line of formula, diaper and baby essentials that will be available exclusively in its stores.

The exclusive Kuddles baby brand line features:
Energizer to separate into two companies
ST. LOUIS — Energizer Holdings on Wednesday announced that it's pursuing a plan to divide the company's household products and personal care divisions into two independent, publicly traded companies.

Household products (batteries and portable lighting products) is expected to produce strong margins and significant cash flows and will be secured by the well-known Energizer and Eveready brands. This division reported annual revenue of $1.9 billion in the 12-month period ending March 31, 2014.

Snackeez travel cup makes debut on retail shelves in stores
Yankee Candle hosts a garden party

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Yankee Candle Co. announced the launch of Dream Garden, a limited-edition collection of garden fragrances. The line was inspired by the garden parties and consists of three fragrances: Garden Time, Blue Lavender and Sweet Pink.

Garden Time evokes the scent of fresh garden herbs; Blue Lavender mimics the scent of fresh lavender sprigs; and Sweet Pink contains a blend of sweet floral nectars.
Prettie Girls! take a bow at H-E-B

HOUSTON — Last weekend marked the in-store retail debut of the Prettie Girls!, a line of multicultural dolls, at H-E-B stores. The dolls were well-received by customers and sold out completely after just a few hours, the grocer said.
Mars Chocolate has a ball with latest campaign

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate last week announced the introduction of the M-Ball, a peanut M&M's-shaped twist on the traditional soccer ball. The vibrant ball started making the rounds in the United States on April 15, and it comes at a time when soccer fandom is reaching an all-time high, the company said.
MidWest Gloves & Gear announces new birdfeeders for kids

ST. LOUIS — MidWest Gloves & Gear has introduced a new licensed line of birdfeeders for kids, which feature Mickey Mouse and Princess motifs from Disney and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dora themes from Nickelodeon.

The MidWest Birdfeeders feature durable, weather-resistant plastic construction; a clear seed chamber; bird perches on all sides; and a 1.5-lb birdseed capacity. Decorative stickers are included for customizing.
TheraPearl to debut at Target

COLUMBIA, Md. — TheraPearl, a creator of therapy products, announced that its line of hot and cold pearl-filled packs will soon be available in Target stores across the country.

The company's Back Wrap and Sports Pack are already available at Target.com and will make their brick-and-mortar debut in the First Aid section on April 19. While TheraPearl's products have been available in Target Canada since last year, this announcement marks the first appearance of its products in Target's U.S. stores.
Air Wick announces park-inspired scents

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Air Wick's partnership with the National Park Foundation continues with the return of the limited-edition spring collection, which celebrates the nation's parks.

The collection's four limited-edition scents inspired by celebrate parks like the Channel Islands, Yosemite, Biscayne and Gulf Islands. The scents were crafted by fragrance experts who spent time creating notes that were representative of the fruits and plants found in America's national parks.
Yankee Candle adds a touch of summer

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Yankee Candle Co. announced the launch of four summer-inspired fragrances, which feature notes of fruit and coconut. Consumers can choose from Margarita Time, Coconut and Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon Vanilla and Sea Coral.

The company also announced the limited-edition Fiesta Collection, which features three vivid colors and fruit fragrances. The collection is comprised of Pineapple and Red Berry Sangria, Caramelized Sugar and Coconut Lime.