News Briefs

There’s a new flavor joining the Snickers family — butterscotch scoop.

Inspired by the classic butterscotch flavor, the limited-edition bar combines milk chocolate, peanuts and caramel with a butterscotch-flavored nougat.

“At Mars, we are always looking for new ways to excite long-time Snickers fans, especially through innovative new flavors,” said Martin Terwilliger, senior marketing director at Mars Wrigley. “With Snickers butterscotch scoop, we’re offering a new format to enjoy a classic flavor, ushering in the summer season to help fans create moments of everyday happiness.”

Consumers can find Snickers’ limited-edition butterscotch scoop flavor exclusively at Walmart in s single size and stand-up pouch with fun-size bars.

Mad Rabbit, a brand known best for its tattoo skin care products, is launching its products onto Walmart shelves as part of its omnichannel retail strategy.

Beginning in mid-August, the brand’s products will be available at 1,860 Walmart stores across the nation.

The retailer will offer the Tattoo Balm Stick, Soothing Gel, Daily Lotion, Numbing Cream and SPF 30 Sunscreen.

In 2022, the brand launched its products in 1,200 GNC locations and received a $10 million investment, which included Lucas Brand Equity and Mark Cuban.

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.”