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CVS is catering to pet parents everywhere by expanding its assortment of pet wellness brands and products on its physical and digital shelves.

Spanning across a wide range of categories including grooming supplies, supplements, toys and treats, the expansion aims to satisfy customer demand for convenient and accessible pet wellness options, the company said.

Trusted brands such as Frontline, Wellness Pet, Zesty Paws, Company of Animals, Lumabone and Playology will showcase their seasonally refreshed assortment, which is currenly stocked with summer items to help pets moving and stay cool in the sun.

Some of the new options CVS will be carrying include:

• Frontline Plus for Dogs and Frontline Plus for Cat & Kittens Flea & Tick Spot Treatment; 
• Native Pet Organic Pumpkin Fiber Powder Dog Supplement;
• Rocco & Roxie Stain and Odor Eliminator Spray;
• Radius Canine Organic Dental Solutions Kit;
• Wahl Pet Refresh Lavender Cleaning Wipes;
• Healers Heal and Repair Kit;
• Lumabone Wishbone Bacon Flavor Dog Chew Toy for Small and Medium Dogs;
• Balanced Breed All-in-1 Cat and All-in-1 Canine Supplement & Multivitamin; and   
• Bonkers Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats, Catnip.

Summer is here and Nails.Inc is helping users perfect their manicures with two new collections that feature bright and bold colors.

The brand’s We Wear Pink Nail Polish Duo, which celebrates the core color, is fragranced with a bubblegum scent. Available shades include neon hot pink and neon baby pink. In addition, the polishes feature a rapid dry and long wear formula that is 20-free.

Nail.Inc’s Neon Lite Pastel Neon Nail Polish Set features the brand’s best-selling neon shades with a tone of pastel to tone down the hues a bit. Formulated with the brand’s long-wear formula, the polishes contain a patented wide-hugging brush to aid in making the application process smoother, the company said.

Consumers can find Nail.Inc’s We Wear Pink Nail Polish Duo and Neon Lite Pastel Neon Nail Polish Set are available for purchase online at Nailsinc.com.

CHI is teaming up with the iconic Barbie brand on a collection of hair styling tools.

The Totally Hair line features a 1.25” hairstyling iron, 1.25” barrel waver and a travel kit.

Available in a vibrant dress pattern worn by the Totally Hair Barbie, the collection also celebrates the 30^th anniversary of the Totally Hair, the brand said,

The Totally Hair 1.25” Triple Barrel Waver can help users create deep, continuous waves. Featuring titanium barrels, the waver also has a maximum temperature of 410°F, an LED temperature display and an auto shut-off function.

The Ceramic Hairstyling Iron can aid in creating silky styles via an ultra-smooth glide and even heat distribution. the company said. Made with 1.25” wider ceramic floating plates for single-pass styling, the iron contains a digital display and mode setting with preset temperatures for customized styling and a heater with technology for 40 to 50-second heat up.

The Totally Hair On the Go Travel Kit features a ¾ inch travel iron, a travel dryer and a Barbie travel case.

Consumers can find the CHI x Barbie Totally Hair collection available for purchase at Ulta Beauty.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association had the opportunity to thank U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio) recently for their commitment to a healthy America and strong self-care industry. The June 20 event was held inside the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill and also was attended by CHPA’s corporate members, board of directors, stakeholders and other supporters.

“It was an honor to be in this beautiful and historic setting to celebrate the close relationship our industry has developed with lawmakers throughout our association’s history,” said CHPA president and CEO Scott Melville, “and to reaffirm our mutual commitment to a healthy America. I’d like to give a special thank you to our congressional self-care champions who attended this week’s event and recognize their fierce leadership on the healthcare issues that are important to CHPA and our members. Their efforts have helped the self-care industry make tremendous contributions on behalf of America’s consumers, and CHPA looks forward to continuing to work together.”

Ocean Spray launched a new on-the-go snacking option that blends together sweet and tangy dried fruits.

Snack Medley, which contains dried cranberries and other fruits, is available in cran-blueberry, cran-pineapple and cran-mango options.

“Our team at Ocean Spray is always looking for ways to bring delicious and nutritious options to families,” said Kelvin Vuong, senior director of brand marketing, USA foods and snacking, at Ocean Spray. “With Snack Medley, we've created a perfect combination of flavors that will satisfy cravings needed for busy days. We are excited to introduce this delightful new snack experience to our customers.”

Available for purchase at Walmart stores nationwide, Ocean Spray Snack Medley will expand distribution to retailers like Kroger, Meijer, H-E-B and Stop & Shop later this summer.

Nail care brand essie is adding a plant-based twist to its popular polishes with a new line—Love by essie.

The collection is the brand’s first 80% plant-based nail polish formulated with such ingredients as cotton, corn and sugarcane, the company said.

Included in the Love by essie collection are 17 pigmented shades that are vegan, 8-free, not tested on animals, and aim to provide salon-quality wear, color and shine.

The formulas are not only environmentally friendly, but the product packaging is also the brand’s lightest bottle yet with a 25% recycled glass bottle, 93% recycled plastic cap and a plant-based bristle brush, the company said.

Retailing for $12 each, Love by essie polishes will be available for purchase at Amazon, Target, CVS and Ulta Beauty beginning July 15.