General Merchandise

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. — C-Line Products, a developer and manufacturer or storage, protection and organization products, announced the debut of a new line of binder kits and accessories. The new product line offers a wide range of products and accessories for documents measuring 5 ½-inch by 8 ½-inch in size or smaller.

SALT LAKE CITY — National Geographic is partnering with Live Prepared, a division of Blue Chip Group and a leader in emergency preparedness, to bring consumers a line of high-quality preparedness products for natural disasters and unexpected events.

The National Geographic collection will make its debut in major retail stores this summer and will consist of six key categories: water, food, first aid, shelter, energy and tools. The retail price of the products ranges from $4.99 to $99.00, according to a company spokesman.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — LeapFrog Enterprises, which specializes in educational entertainment for children, on Thursday announced the introduction of LeapBand, the first wearable activity tracker designed for kids that encourages active play and healthy habits.

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:

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.

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.

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.