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November 8, 2010
Perform pain reliever sponsors Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

Hygenic/Performance Health on Tuesday announced its Perform pain-reliever brand will be the official external analgesic...

AKRON, Ohio Hygenic/Performance Health on Tuesday announced its Perform pain-reliever brand will be the official external analgesic for the 2010-2011 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

 

November 7, 2010
Walgreens taps geothermal energy to power new store in Chicago suburb

In another step toward energy independence and sustainability, Walgreens unveiled what it said is the...

November 4, 2010
Maves to end leadership at AMA next June

The Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association and Michael Maves, AMA EVP and...

CHICAGO The Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association and Michael Maves, AMA EVP and CEO, have mutually decided that Maves will complete his leadership of the AMA when his current contract ends June 30, 2011.

 

November 3, 2010
Walgreens chief: We want to own ‘well’

The healthcare landscape is changing. There’s a new value-driven consumer who has emerged and, in...

DEERFIELD, Ill. The healthcare landscape is changing. There’s a new value-driven consumer who has emerged and, in light of this, retail pharmacy giant Walgreens is in the midst of an evolution into “a retail health and daily living store” and is on a mission to “own well.” That was a key message that an optimistic Greg Wasson, Walgreens president and CEO, had for Wall Street during the company’s Analyst Day conference on Thursday in Chicago.

 

October 28, 2010
Lion Brewery cans it

Three of Lion Brewery's beers now will be available in cans....

CHICAGO Three of Lion Brewery's beers now will be available in cans.

Lionshead and Lionshead Light now are available in 12-oz. and 16-oz. aluminum cans, and Stegmaier Gold is on the market in 16-oz. cans, all of which are supplied by Rexam. The beers previously were only offered in glass bottles.

October 28, 2010
Mood motivates fragrance purchases, Mintel finds

A woman's mood is the biggest motivator when selecting a fragrance, according to recent research...

October 26, 2010
Mintel forecasts consumer trends for 2011

A new report by Mintel noted retailers should be aware of certain consumer trends that...

October 21, 2010
Mintel: Consumer demand for sustainable food, drink grows

More than 13,000 new sustainable food and drink products have been tracked in the Mintel...

October 17, 2010
SymphonyIRI: Consumers turn to OTCs to curb healthcare costs

Spurred by a difficult economy, over-the-counter medications increasingly are playing a dual role for consumers...

CHICAGO Spurred by a difficult economy, over-the-counter medications increasingly are playing a dual role for consumers looking to minimize healthcare expenditures, the SymphonyIRI Group found in a new research paper titled “Over-the-Counter Medications: State of the Industry 2010” that was released last week.

 

October 17, 2010
Target renovates urban stores to new layout

Target announced that stores in Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C., have been redesigned to further...

October 12, 2010
Walmart exec hints at NY expansion

Ongoing efforts by Walmart to leverage its size and scale to be a force for...

October 11, 2010
Blueair launches Zon personal air purifier

Blueair unveiled a product that promises a "personal clean air zone."...

CHICAGO Blueair unveiled a product that promises a "personal clean air zone."

The portable Zon personal air purifier -- a lightweight, compact unit -- assures consumers, especially those with respiratory conditions, access to clean air anywhere.

October 10, 2010
Walgreens’ 2010 results affirm strategy change

The Walgreens hedgehog is officially retired. Its fate was sealed by a successful fourth quarter...

October 7, 2010
Supplements with natural S-equol may reduce joint pain, hot flashes in postmenopausal women

A new women's health, whole soy germ-based nutritional supplement containing natural S-equol reduced the frequency...

October 5, 2010
P&G's Lori Proctor receives award from NEW

A retail supply leader for Procter & Gamble received the Network of Executive Women's Bobbie...

CHICAGO A retail supply leader for Procter & Gamble received the Network of Executive Women's Bobbie O'Hare Award, given annually to the regional committee member who has helped the organization advance its goals and extend its reach.

October 4, 2010
Wasa gets flat, crispy

Wasa is expanding with a line of thin, whole-grain crackers....

CHICAGO Wasa is expanding with a line of thin, whole-grain crackers.

Wasa's new thin and crispy flatbreads are available in original, rosemary and sesame, making them ideal for entertaining or as a wholesome snack.

October 3, 2010
SymphonyIRI: Shoppers scale back, seek best deals for holiday season

Shoppers are trimming their holiday-related purchases this season, according to new research by SymphonyIRI....

October 3, 2010
Walmart executive named president of the Network of Executive Women

Michelle Gloeckler, SVP merchandise execution for Walmart, has been elected president of the Network of...

September 21, 2010
Jane Krakowski joins Trop50's new campaign

Tropicana Trop50 has tapped two-time Emmy nominee and Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski for its newest...

CHICAGO Tropicana Trop50 has tapped two-time Emmy nominee and Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski for its newest campaign.

September 19, 2010
Mintel: Whole grains gain momentum in food, beverage sector

More than 3,700 products boasting a "whole grain" claim have launched in the United States...

CHICAGO More than 3,700 products boasting a "whole grain" claim have launched in the United States since 2005, according to a new report by Mintel.

September 19, 2010
SymphonyIRI examines lower-income shoppers' spending habits

Even in a challenging and rapidly changing marketplace, lower-income shoppers will generate $115 billion in...

September 13, 2010
NPD: Shopping lists influence buying decisions

Most consumers stick to their lists when buying groceries, according to new research by the...

September 12, 2010
Fresh Family Foods makes food desert bloom

The owner of a fast-casual restaurant chain and a healthy food advocate have opened a...

September 12, 2010
Meijer plans smaller-format Chicagoland store

A Friday report by Crain’s said that grocery chain Meijer is opening a new store...

September 12, 2010
Sustaining the environment, restoring idealism

A certain literary hero of mine might have called it “Fear and Loathing in San...

A certain literary hero of mine might have called it “Fear and Loathing in San Diego.” Stranded at the airport bar for the better part of nine hours while JetBlue drove down a new part from Los Angeles International Airport for our plane’s public address system—without which Flight 188 to New York’s John F.