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March 11, 2011
Essence awards Remington for T-Studio pearl ceramic heated clip setters

Remington has received recognition from Essence magazine for one of its products.

NEW YORK — Remington has received recognition from Essence magazine for one of its products.

Remington T-Studio pearl ceramic heated clip setters were awarded in the "Best Hot Rollers" category and called a "great investment." The T-Studio pearl ceramic heated clip setters feature exclusive pearl ceramic technology and include 20 rollers in two different sizes, eight 1-in. medium rollers and 12 1.25-in. large rollers.

Remington T-Studio pearl ceramic heated clip setters are available at Target and Ulta stores.

March 11, 2011
Essie unveils limited-edition nail color

Essie Cosmetics has joined forces with shoe brand Toms Shoes to support a global campaign to raise awareness of the millions of children at risk for disease and infection as they grow up without shoes.

NEW YORK — Essie Cosmetics has joined forces with shoe brand Toms Shoes to support a global campaign to raise awareness of the millions of children at risk for disease and infection as they grow up without shoes.

As part of the One Day Without Shoes campaign, which kicks off April 5, Essie this week said it would give away a bottle of its limited-edition One Day Without Blues nail color, a light-blue shade designed to mirror the Toms Shoes flag, to the first 5,000 people that sign up.

March 11, 2011
February retail sales show biggest gain in four months

U.S. retail sales rose 1% in February to $387.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Friday.

WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose 1% in February to $387.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Friday.

This marks the biggest sales gain in four months, the government agency said, with sales also being 8.9% above the year-ago period. Digging deeper, grocery store sales saw a 0.5% gain from January and rose to nearly $41.8 million, while health and personal care stores experienced a 0.3% decline from last month, dropping to $21.4 million.

March 11, 2011
Ganeden, Agostoni extend partnership with probiotic-enhanced chocolate

Ganeden Biotech is continuing its partnership with Agostoni Chocolate to extend their line of probiotic-enhanced, private-label chocolates.

CLEVELAND — Ganeden Biotech is continuing its partnership with Agostoni Chocolate to extend their line of probiotic-enhanced, private-label chocolates.

The new over-the-counter daily supplements include a daily supplement dose of Agostoni's premium dark chocolate combined with the GanedenBC30 probiotic in a small 0.18-oz. mini-disk format.

The disks will be available in two retail share-pack box sizes: 14-day (28 disk) and 30-day (60 disk) supply.

March 11, 2011
GSK develops community pharmacy team

GlaxoSmithKline said it is establishing a dedicated team to support community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — GlaxoSmithKline said it is establishing a dedicated team to support community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Effective March 28, GSK said its community pharmacy liaisons will provide information and tools to help community pharmacists communicate with their patients about chronic diseases and the appropriate use of medicines and vaccines.

March 11, 2011
GSK, Tolerx's late-stage trial for otelixizumab doesn't meet endpoints

A late-stage trial of a biologic treatment for Type 1 diabetes appears to have failed, according to results announced Friday.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A late-stage trial of a biologic treatment for Type 1 diabetes appears to have failed, according to results announced Friday.

March 11, 2011
Kroger's board of directors OKs quarterly dividend

Kroger's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share, the same payout amount as January.

CINCINNATI — Kroger's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share, the same payout amount as January.

The dividend will be paid June 1 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 16.

March 11, 2011
Magnacca's role at WAG expands

Walgreens has expanded Joseph Magnacca's role at the drug store chain by appointing him president of daily living products and solutions.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has expanded Joseph Magnacca's role at the drug store chain by appointing him president of daily living products and solutions.

March 11, 2011
Recognizing the value of a dollar store

First it was Family Dollar; now 99 Cents Only Stores finds itself in buyout talks, as investors are seeing the value in discount store chains.

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif. — First it was Family Dollar; now 99 Cents Only Stores finds itself in buyout talks, as investors are seeing the value in discount store chains.

March 11, 2011
Report: Necco off sales block

The confectioner behind Sweethearts candies is no longer for sale, according to published reports.

BOSTON — The confectioner behind Sweethearts candies is no longer for sale, according to published reports.

The New England Confectionary Co., also known as Necco, announced that it tapped New York-based investment firm Sawaya Segalas this past November to help the former explore the possible sale. Now, the company has suspended its plans, according the Boston Herald.

In November 2010, Necco COO Dave Smith said the company was "confident that [it] will be recognized for the value it can bring the right partner."

March 11, 2011
Sanofi, Regeneron disclose results of phase-3 trial for aflibercept

While failing to improve overall survival, an investigational treatment for non-small cell lung cancer made by Sanofi-Aventis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals did keep the disease from worsening and, overall, caused patients to respond to treatment, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial.

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — While failing to improve overall survival, an investigational treatment for non-small cell lung cancer made by Sanofi-Aventis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals did keep the disease from worsening and, overall, caused patients to respond to treatment, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial.

Sanofi and Regeneron announced Thursday results of the phase-3 “VITAL” trial of aflibercept. Patients were administered either the drug or placebo in addition to docetaxel chemotherapy.

March 11, 2011
Walmart makes multichannel move with same-day service

An online order and same-day pickup service will be expanded to all Walmart stores beginning this month, the company announced.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — An online order and same-day pickup service will be expanded to all Walmart stores beginning this month, the company announced.

The “Pick Up Today” service allows shoppers who make a purchase online to pick up their merchandise within about four hours if the order is placed before 6 p.m. Orders placed after that time are available for pickup the next day before 10 a.m.

March 10, 2011
'Wubbzy to the Rescue' coming to DVD

Anchor Bay Entertainment has released its latest "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy" DVD title.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Anchor Bay Entertainment has released its latest "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy" DVD title.

"Wubbzy to the Rescue" features a collection of six episodes filled with age-appropriate lessons about sharing, caring and being yourself.

The DVD is slated for release on May 3 for a suggested retail price of $16.98, and will be available at retailers nationwide.

March 10, 2011
Anchor Bay, Well-Pict team for cross promotion

Anchor Bay Entertainment and Well-Pict Berries have announced a cross-promotional campaign, in which fans of the "Chuggington" series can get on board with healthy eating.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Anchor Bay Entertainment and Well-Pict Berries have announced a cross-promotional campaign, in which fans of the "Chuggington" series can get on board with healthy eating.

March 10, 2011
Benlysta approved as lupus treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for lupus made by GlaxoSmithKline and Human Genome Sciences, the agency said Wednesday.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for lupus made by GlaxoSmithKline and Human Genome Sciences, the agency said Wednesday.

The FDA approved Benlysta (belimumab), a treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus, the first new treatment for the autoimmune disease in 56 years.

March 10, 2011
Brantley Research completes CPR acquisition

Brantley Research announced it has completed its acquisition of a leading research company.

MILFORD, Pa. — Brantley Research announced it has completed its acquisition of a leading research company.

The company said that its acquisition of Competitive Promotion Report will provide it with "a solid foundation" to build Bentley Research's business. CPR specializes in providing information for the health, beauty care and general merchandise sectors of the consumer packaged good industry.

March 10, 2011
Carex introduces Easy-Up bed rail

Carex Health Brands is expanding its line of in-home health products by bringing its Easy-Up bed rail to the market.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Carex Health Brands is expanding its line of in-home health products by bringing its Easy-Up bed rail to the market.

The bed rail, a patented 2-in-1 bed support and safety rail, is designed for comfort and functionality, ensuring that all users will continue to carry on daily life with confidence and ease, Carex said.

Carex's Easy-Up bed rail will be available at select retailers, independent pharmacies and drug stores across the country for a suggested retail price of $89.99.

March 10, 2011
Consumers encouraged to use Brillo, Estracell products during National Cleaning Week

Brillo, the only brand of household cleaning products to feature Estracell, is emphasizing the use of its products during National Cleaning Week.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. — Brillo, the only brand of household cleaning products to feature Estracell, is emphasizing the use of its products during National Cleaning Week.

Last year, Brillo and Estracell united to offer consumers more effective household cleaning solutions. Estracell's material helps create a more sanitary line of sponge products and offers a range of simple yet effective cleaning solutions to pick up dirt and rinse it away, according to Armaly Brands, the maker of Brillo and Estracell.

March 10, 2011
CRN participates in DSN's Pharmacist Society

The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced a partnership with Drug Store News to provide content about the dietary supplement industry to thousands of pharmacists participating in the media company’s new professional networking website.

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced a partnership with Drug Store News to provide content about the dietary supplement industry to thousands of pharmacists participating in the media company’s new professional networking website.

March 10, 2011
Delhaize emphasizes private-brand implementation

Delhaize America is emphasizing its private-brand assortments, the supermarket conglomerate reported in its earnings release.

SALISBURY, N.C. — Delhaize America is emphasizing its private-brand assortments, the supermarket conglomerate reported in its earnings release.

Delhaize said it forged ahead with its New Game Plan, which includes "important price investments," and noted that its U.S. operating companies — which include such banners as Food Lion, Bottom Dollar and Hannaford — are reinforcing their private-brand assortments through the introduction of a new value line called My Essentials.

March 10, 2011
Exclusive California wines now available at Fresh & Easy

Fresh & Easy is expanding its exclusive wine game.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy is expanding its exclusive wine game.

The retailer, which already offers a robust wine selection at each of its stores, said it is offering seven new, exclusive wine lines: I Heart CA, Wink, PCH, Cloud Valley, WineWrights, Barrel Ranch and Open Field. What's more, Fresh & Easy partnered with Terravant Wine Co. in the Santa Ynez Valley to create three of the new lines of wine: Cloud Valley, Barrel Ranch and Open Field.

March 10, 2011
FDA backs NCL's medication adherence campaign

The Food and Drug Administration is putting its weight behind a campaign by the National Consumers League to combat poor medication adherence.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration is putting its weight behind a campaign by the National Consumers League to combat poor medication adherence.

March 10, 2011
Freeman Beauty expands Bare Hands, Bare Foot lines

Freeman Beauty is strengthening its portfolio with two new products.

LOS ANGELES — Freeman Beauty is strengthening its portfolio with two new products.

New to Freeman Beauty's lineup are Bare Hands lavender and mint nourishing hand and cuticle cream, and Bare Foot lavender and mint healing foot cream.

The new hand and cuticle cream is packed with vitamins, grape seed extract and shea butter that moisturizes and rejuvenates dry skin.

The healing foot cream is a luscious foot cream that not only hydrates and softens dry skin, but also improves skin tone and elasticity for complete renewal, according to the company.

March 10, 2011
Hospira gets OK to market generic Taxotere

Hospira has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a generic cancer treatment.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Hospira has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a generic cancer treatment.

Hospira will offer 20-mg, 80-mg and 160-mg vials of docetaxel at a 10-mg/mL concentration. Docetaxel is a generic version of Sanofi-Aventis's Taxotere.

Hospira already markets docetaxel in Europe and Australia, the drug maker noted.

March 10, 2011
Life…Supplemented introduces spring cleaning wellness plan

The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s consumer wellness campaign “Life…supplemented” on Wednesday encouraged people to think about spring as the perfect opportunity to get back on track and return to healthy lifestyle habits with three quick-and-easy tips to help with a wellness “spring cleaning.”

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s consumer wellness campaign “Life…supplemented” on Wednesday encouraged people to think about spring as the perfect opportunity to get back on track and return to healthy lifestyle habits with three quick-and-easy tips to help with a wellness “spring cleaning.”