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  • American Greetings' Yakety Yaks cards talk back

    CLEVELAND Everyday objects are taking center stage in a new line from American Greetings.

    The new Yakety Yaks line features innovative music and motion technology in which quirky characters belt out hilarious songs that are perfect for celebrating any occasion, the company said.

     

    "[Yakety Yaks] definitely put a smile on our faces while we were working on the line, and they are sure to put a smile on any recipient's as well," said Carol Miller, executive director of new product concepts at American Greetings.

     

  • 'Tis the season to save on P&G items

    CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble on Monday announced that it is adding in-pack coupons from various brands into specially marked products.

  • Duane Reade to carry Winning Colours stain remover in January

    NEW YORK Winning Brands will make its Winning Colours stain remover available in 100 Duane Reade locations starting January 2011, the manufacturer announced on Friday.

    The stores will carry the new Winning Colours stain remover 12-unit display pack containing 4-fl.-oz. bottles designed for tight spaces and busy lives.

  • Diamond keeps table settings looking fancy on the cheap

    DALEVILLE, Ind. This holiday season, one company is helping hosts keep their table settings chic without breaking the bank.

    Jarden's Diamond brand is promoting the use of its Diamond Brilliance plastic cutlery, which looks like real silverware with its polished silver-look and intricate handle design. Additionally, the Diamond brand now also offers natural wood GreenLight matches, strong, quick-to-light matches that have a long burn-time for ease of use. What's more, the matches and packaging for the GreenLight products are recyclable.

  • CNE announces partnership with Hallmark Cards

    NEW YORK Cartoon Network's global licensing and merchandising arm has inked a deal with a greeting card manufacturer.

    Cartoon Network Enterprises said its long-term partnership with Hallmark Cards will include greeting cards and party supply items based on Cartoon Network’s portfolio of brands, including Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex and Adventure Time, CNE said.

    Hallmark’s product offerings will be available throughout North America.

  • Downy brings Hispanic tradition to Houston

    HOUSTON Procter & Gamble's Downy brand has brought a popular Hispanic traditional activity to the Children's Museum of Houston.

    In partnership with the museum, Downy is bringing to life the Whimsical World of Sheet Castle display. The fabric sheet castles, which help put children's imaginations at play, are made with Downy dryer sheets and feature the brand's newest scent, Ultra Downy sun blossom.

  • Stopping sweat in its tracks

    PALM BEACH, Fla. Say goodbye to sweat stains with a new pre-treatment stain remover from PharmaWorks.

    PitStop, PharmaWorks' new innovation, removes stubborn yellow armpit stains by lifting and dissolving sweat-stain deposits and even can be used on old stains and rings around shirt collars.

    PitStop retails for $12.50 for a 12-oz. bottle.

  • Curtis thinks 'Tink' with new magazine for kids

    NEW MILFORD, N.J. Worldwide periodicals distributor Curtis has launched a new magazine for kids based on beloved Disney character Tinker Bell.

    Disney For Kids: Tinker Bell includes an extended-length story of Tinker Bell, an activity workbook, pull-out posters, crafts and more. The magazine will retail for $4.99 per issue.

    In related news, Curtis last month announced it would publish a bimonthly publication for the new Disney film "Tangled."

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