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September 28, 2008
FGX International lists Siano as new director of marketing

Eyewear designer and seller FGX International today named its new marketing director, that Salvatore Siano....

September 28, 2008
Listerine reintroduces Agent Cool Blue pre-brush rinse

Listerine, of Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products division of McNeil-PPC, has reintroduced its Listerine Agent...

September 25, 2008
Rudy Nutrition to begin public trading with new ticker symbol

The National Association of Securities Dealers today notified Rudy Nutrition that a 1 for 4...

September 24, 2008
Pet bath technology helps improve quality of life for owners, animals

SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc., the maker of SpongeTech’s Uncle Norman’s 4 in 1 Pet Sponge,...

September 24, 2008
Philip Morris files suit after approval of tobacco sales ban

Tobacco company Philip Morris USA filed a suit in federal court Wednesday to overturn a...

September 23, 2008
Drugstore.com partners with PowerReviews to collect customer feedback

Drugstore.com last week partnered with PowerReviews, a comprehensive developer of customer-review solutions for retailers and...

September 22, 2008
Advanced Medical Optics names new director of microbiology

Advanced Medical Optics on Tuesday named Simon Kilvington to the post of director of microbiology,...

September 22, 2008
General Mills plans expansion of its international business

General Mills has said that it plans to keep building its international business in order...

September 22, 2008
Podcasts pack the facts on probiotics and digestive health

Ganeden Biotech last week announced the launching of a series of four “Gut Reactions” podcasts...

September 22, 2008
Sharps launches products to help with prescription drug disposal

About 4 billion prescriptions are filled in the United States every year, but as much...

September 22, 2008
Walgreens submits letter to Longs board of directors urging merger talks

Walgreens this week has expressed its disappointment with the Longs Drug Stores board of directors...

September 21, 2008
Banquet microwave dinners get country-fied

ConAgra has announced that it will put a significant amount of marketing dollars behind its...

September 21, 2008
British beauty company launches online campaign filled with fabulous prizes

U.K. beauty retailer Boots has announced the launch of an online campaign that features beauty...

September 21, 2008
FDA issues warning on baby formulas made in China

Baby formula sold in the United States by companies that have met regulatory requirements is...

September 21, 2008
Pet food manufacturers focus on ingredients

Still feeling the effects of last year’s massive pet food recall, manufacturers are changing the...

September 21, 2008
Raley’s launches grocery price comparison program

Raleys and Northern California partner stores, Bel Air and Nob Hill Markets, have launched a...

September 21, 2008
Schnucks announces downtown St. Louis store opening for spring

Schnuck Markets has announced plans to create a new “urban prototype unit” in the downtown...

September 21, 2008
Teva introduces Fluconazole for oral suspension

The federal government should crack down harder on organized criminal activity against retailers with stiffer...

September 18, 2008
Longs to carry GE digital cameras

Already distributed through Walgreens, General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, may...

September 15, 2008
Michael Madnick appointed to new position at Fox

20th Century Fox Licensing Merchandising announced Tuesday that it had appointed Michael Madnick to the...

September 15, 2008
Poll gauges women's brand loyalty

According to a new poll released Monday that will be featured in the November 2008...

September 14, 2008
Solo creates line of more eco-friendly plastic cups, bamboo plates

Solo Cup Company has announced the creation of its newest line of “green” single-use cups...

September 10, 2008
P&G test markets Swash for those who avoid doing laundry

Procter & Gamble has developed a new laundry detergent line, dubbed Swash, that targets those...

September 8, 2008
Rite Aid to stock digital TV converters for government mandated transition

Rite Aid announced Tuesday it would stock digital TV converter boxes in all Rite Aid...

September 7, 2008
Drug stores push for back-to-school shoppers

High gas prices and inflation are putting a strain on family budgets, and most analysts...