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October 10, 2010

From images of moviegoers emerging from a cinema covered in bites and closures of luxury...

LOS ANGELES —From images of moviegoers emerging from a cinema covered in bites and closures of luxury stores in New York, to reports of infestations in other major cities, bed bugs have become the biggest six-legged menace since killer bees, infesting the country in ways unseen for more than 50 years. The tiny, blood-sucking insects have become a hazard in any place where furniture is shared, and they can hitch rides home with travelers in suitcases and on other personal belongings.

October 10, 2010

Just days after state health officials reported that California is on pace for the worst...

September 28, 2010

Actress and former "Deal or No Deal" model Leyla Milani, with a team of hair...

LOS ANGELES Actress and former "Deal or No Deal" model Leyla Milani, with a team of hair care professionals, has developed do-it-yourself, clip-in-and-go hair extensions.

Her new venture, Milani Hair, is an "As Seen on TV" hit after its recent nationwide rollout via two-minute spots on cable and network television. In addition, Milani Hair now is available at select Planet Beauty stores in California.

September 27, 2010

Hi-Chew's line of fruit chews now features a grape flavor....

LOS ANGELES Hi-Chew's line of fruit chews now features a grape flavor.

“Our grape flavor has been a popular treat especially among children in Japan,” said Toshiya Yasuda, president of Morinaga America. “We are confident that by bringing our grape flavor to America, we will not only delight our current fans, [but] we [also] will stimulate more curiosity in trying Hi-Chew fruit chews that will gain us an even greater following after sampling one of our fruity, chewy candies.”

September 27, 2010

Paramount Licensing has inked a deal with Ripple Junction to manufacture T-shirts based on hit...

LOS ANGELES Paramount Licensing has inked a deal with Ripple Junction to manufacture T-shirts based on hit films.

 

Some designs, which include "Days of Thunder," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Naked Gun," are in stores now, and others will be hitting the marketplace throughout the fall season. 

 

Suggested retail price ranges from $17 to $20 each.

September 23, 2010

General Nutrition Centers has inked a deal to sell its retail and food-service equipment with...

September 21, 2010

A new national survey commissioned by Neutrogena Cosmetics suggested a trend toward a less "made...

LOS ANGELES A new national survey commissioned by Neutrogena Cosmetics suggested a trend toward a less "made up" look for American women. Women expected their cosmetics to deliver flawless skin and sun protection, above fashion-forward colors, according to the findings.

Executed by Harris Interactive, the survey explored the relationship American women have with their cosmetics. It was conducted online within the United States from Aug. 9 to 11, among 1,018 adult women ages 18 years and older.

 

September 14, 2010

Reed's is reformulating its Virgil's diet line with a new look and flavor combination....

LOS ANGELES Reed's is reformulating its Virgil's diet line with a new look and flavor combination.

The Virgil's diet line now will include stevia, a zero-calorie sweetener, to its all-natural beverage line.

September 12, 2010

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.

September 9, 2010

A leading provider of award-winning mobile 3G technology and applications recently launched a mobile app...

LOS ANGELES A leading provider of award-winning mobile 3G technology and applications recently launched a mobile app for diabetics.

September 7, 2010

A popular gaming accessory line now is available in the United States....

LOS ANGELES A popular gaming accessory line now is available in the United States.

 

AFA Interactive, the license holder for Ben 10 gaming accessories, has partnered with TrendSource, which will serve as the U.S. sales/distribution channel for the line. TrendSource has partnerships with retailers across the United States and Canada, and distributes product lines in the DVD, video game and electronic accessory markets. The company specializes in creating customized distribution services for retailers.

 

August 30, 2010

Skin care brand Neutrogena's Wave for Change campaign, with the help of teens across America,...

August 30, 2010

Through a deal with Paramount Licensing, Pyramid International is distributing two officially authorized calendars for...

August 30, 2010

A Kroger-owned grocery chain now is offering its customers seasonal flu immunizations....

LOS ANGELES A Kroger-owned grocery chain now is offering its customers seasonal flu immunizations.

Ralphs said Monday that flu vaccines will be administered by Ralphs Pharmacies' own certified immunizing pharmacists. Ralphs will offer $25 vaccines in 91 in-store pharmacies throughout Southern California.

August 30, 2010

Reed's is updating its beverage line's packaging with new swing-top bottles....

LOS ANGELES Reed's is updating its beverage line's packaging with new swing-top bottles.

 

"We find that people love the old-style European craftsmanship of swing-top bottles and are willing to pay a premium for them," stated Chris Reed, founder, chairman and CEO of Reed's. "For many years, we had to go to Europe to get production of the swing-lid bottles.We are now pleased that we can offer domestic swing-lid production for our brands and select private-label customers."

 

August 26, 2010

Winning Brands soon will begin selling its cleaning products at independent pharmacies, the company said....

August 12, 2010

A new study looking at the role probiotics may play in increasing CD4 cell count...

LOS ANGELES A new study looking at the role probiotics may play in increasing CD4 cell count in people with HIV is under way at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the foundation announced Tuesday.

 

Researchers at the AHF hypothesized that probiotic consumption may reduce leakage of Gram-negative bacteria from the intestine, thereby reducing the resulting inflammatory response and destruction of CD4 cells.

 

 

August 11, 2010

MGM Home Entertainment will offer customers the unique option of purchasing mutliple films for a...

August 9, 2010

Natural healthcare products company Wild Child is offering head lice-prevention tips for the back-to-school season....

LOS ANGELES Natural healthcare products company Wild Child is offering head lice-prevention tips for the back-to-school season.

Wild Child, which is distributed through Hyland's, has such homeopathic product offerings as the Quit Nits kit, Quit Nits everyday preventative spray and Quit Nits advance lice treatment cream. The company said it recommends increased awareness of how to treat and eliminate both lice and nits so children can be in school without any lice issues.

 

August 2, 2010

Reed's, the maker of a line of sodas popular in natural food stores, on Tuesday...

LOS ANGELES Reed's, the maker of a line of sodas popular in natural food stores, on Tuesday announced that Publix will begin carrying Reed's natural ginger nausea relief, a ginger-based remedy for nausea and motion sickness, in the over-the-counter remedy aisle in all Publix locations.

 

"This is a terrific fit for both Reed's and Publix and we are excited to introduce Reed's natural ginger nausea relief into all Publix supermarket locations in the Southeast and expand our distribution," stated Chris Reed, chairman and CEO of Reed's.

 

August 1, 2010

Smiling Planet a new line of earth-friendly lifestyle products for kids, has joined the Healthy...

July 18, 2010

Mass-market beauty brands have one more competitor to put on the radar screen as A...

LOS ANGELES Mass-market beauty brands have one more competitor to put on the radar screen as A Beautiful Life Brands has teamed up with retailer Urban Outfitters to sell ABL's line of beauty products in Urban's top retail locations and within the "beauty" section of the retailer's website.

Starting in July, Urban Outfitters is stocking ABL's complete range of products including S'stains lip gloss, ABL nail care, Pre Game texturizing spray, Smitten perfumes, I Heart Unicorns perfume and the complete line of ABL skincare.

July 18, 2010

Skin care brand Neutrogena has announced the launch of Wave for Change, a charitable campaign...

July 11, 2010

A new, natural line of dried fruits is turning consumers to healthy snacking....

June 15, 2010

Schwarzkopf & Henkel has partnered with celebrity hair stylist Larry Sims on its social media...