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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart Pharmacy is introducing an incentive program by which customers will be rewarded for transferring their prescriptions to a Kmart Pharmacy, and the retailer also will support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart tapped "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez to unveil the retailer's Fab 15 toy list for the upcoming holiday season.

As Kmart's "fun ambassador," Rodriguez, who plays Manny on the hit ABC show, revealed the list in New York's Times Square on Friday. Must-have toys featured on the list this year include Paper Jamz guitars, Hot Wheels R/C stealth rides, Loopz and more.

NORTHFIELD, Ill. Jumping on the bandwagon and responding to consumer demand, Kraft Foods has created its own Greek yogurt line.

Kraft's Athenos Greek yogurt line is available in tubs and in fat-free varieties. Cited as a "good-for-you" snack, Greek yogurt product offerings have expanded. Late last month, Yoplait introduced its own line of Greek yogurt.

The snack-size containers of Athenos Greek yogurt will retail for $1.50, while the pounds of plain yogurt are $3.99.

MUNDELEIN, Ill. Clinere Products on Tuesday announced the launch of its Clinere ear cleaners, with distribution through Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, Meijer, H-E-B and Shopko.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart Pharmacy's more than 900 walk-in flu clinics will be open through Nov. 15 for customers looking to purchase a seasonal flu vaccination.

OAK BROOK, Ill. A brand made by RC2 has inked a product licensing agreement with a leading provider of healthcare products used for the screening, detection, treatment, monitoring and tracking of common medical ailments in newborn care.

As part of the deal, Natus Medical will manufacture and distribute a line of The First Years brand's GumDrop pacifiers, accessories and other related items. The First Years' GumDrop product line is slated to debut at retail in early 2011.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart Pharmacy is hosting its semi-annual diabetes education day on Wednesday at Kmart locations nationwide.

As part of its diabetes education day, Kmart is offering blood-glucose meter demonstrations; blood pressure, body mass index and memory screenings; and educational information on raising diabetes awareness to its pharmacy patients. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 23 million people in the United States have diabetes, which accounts for about 8% of the population.

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. Abbott has gained a foothold in the Indian drug market through its acquisition of the Healthcare Solutions business from Piramal, Abbott said.

Abbott announced Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of the business, saying it would further accelerate its growth in emerging markets, which currently account for more than 20% of its sales. The company expects its pharmaceutical sales in India to be more than $2.5 billion by 2020.

MELROSE PARK, Ill. Hair care brand TRESemme, the official hair care sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for the fifth season running, is transporting the runway into everyday through its "Her Way to the Runway" campaign with designer and reality star Whitney Port.

The spring 2011 season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week takes place from Sept. 9 to 16 in New York City.