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May 16, 2012
10,000 & counting: Dollar General goes national

“No frills, just real savings” and “Simple prices you can add up in your head” make clear that Dollar General’s goal is to provide great prices on household essentials.


At first blush, there appears to be nothing special about Dollar General’s first Southern California store in the suburb of Montclair. It occupies about 7,500 sq. ft. of space in an aging strip center, and a small banner hung on the exterior beckons to passing motorists and pedestrians, “Now Open.” Inside, more signs explain the bare-bones merchandising of familiar brands to shoppers unfamiliar with the Dollar General value proposition.

April 26, 2012
Zevia taps Max Greenfield for Twitter chat

An all-natural, zero-calorie soda brand announced that an actor will take over its Twitter page on Thursday.

LOS ANGELES — An all-natural, zero-calorie soda brand announced that an actor will take over its Twitter page on Thursday.

Zevia said from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., actor Max Greenfield, who stars in the Fox series "New Girl," will share thoughts and answer questions with raw honesty and without artificial flavoring or ingredients on Twitter, the company said.

April 25, 2012
Curls hair care brand develops new Cashmere Curl Jelly

Hair care brand Curls has announced the addition of Cashmere Curl Jelly to its product line.

LOS ANGELES — Hair care brand Curls has announced the addition of Cashmere Curl Jelly to its product line.

Cashmere Curl Jelly is designed to provide slip, curl definition, sheen and reparative properties to hair. Cashmere Curl Jelly is formulated with cashmere extract, organic aloe leaf juice and coconut water. Like all Curls products, the Cashmere Curl Jelly also repairs damaged tresses. Thicker than the sister product Cashmere Curls, Cashmere Curl Jelly is ideal for thicker, tighter curl textures, the company stated.

April 25, 2012
FaceLube partners with former welterweight boxing champ Victor Ortiz

Men’s skin care line FaceLube Automotive has announced a partnership with former welterweight boxing champion Victor Ortiz to create the Victor Ortiz men’s anti-aging skin care pack.

LOS ANGELES — Men’s skin care line FaceLube Automotive has announced a partnership with former welterweight boxing champion Victor Ortiz to create the Victor Ortiz men’s anti-aging skin care pack.

This exclusive line, “VO by Victor Ortiz,” will launch at the RIO Spa and Salon Memorial Day weekend to coincide with the start of the World Series of Poker Tournaments hosted by the RIO Hotel & Casino, where more than 100,000 men are expected to attend.

April 18, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres to feature Curls hair care products in greenrooms

Celebrity Ellen DeGeneres has partnered with TLK Fusion in featuring Curls, the hair care line geared toward curly hair, in all the greenrooms of her daily talk variety show.

LOS ANGELES — Celebrity Ellen DeGeneres has partnered with TLK Fusion in featuring Curls, the hair care line geared toward curly hair, in all the greenrooms of her daily talk variety show.

"I am thrilled to have Curls featured in the greenrooms and placed for celebrity use on the Ellen DeGeneres show. I am a huge fan of Ellen's,” stated Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls.

As previously reported by Drug Store News, the brand recently acquired the Kynx Hair Care collection.

April 12, 2012
Clorox, NAHN introduce Hispanic Nurses Network

Clorox has partnered with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses to launch a new healthcare resource for Hispanic families.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Clorox has partnered with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses to launch a new healthcare resource for Hispanic families.

Clorox and NAHN said the Hispanic Nurses Network consists of Spanish-speaking nurses in Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, who will act as healthcare advocates to share health information and educate Hispanics on how to keep their homes healthy through media interviews at local outlets and Q&A sessions at Facebook.com/CloroxLatino.

April 11, 2012
Curls hair care celebrates 10 years, acquires Kynx products

Curls hair care founder Mahisha Dellinger celebrated a decade of curl power with a star-studded blowout bash at the Rolling Stone Lounge in Hollywood, during which she announced the acquisition of the Kynx hair care collection.

LOS ANGELES — Curls hair care founder Mahisha Dellinger celebrated a decade of curl power with a star-studded blowout bash at the Rolling Stone Lounge in Hollywood, during which she announced the acquisition of the Kynx hair care collection.

April 9, 2012
Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat named Lily.B Skincare ambassador

Lily.B Skincare, a line of natural skin care products, has named Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat as the brand's official spokeswoman.

LOS ANGELES — Lily.B Skincare, a line of natural skin care products, has named Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat as the brand's official spokeswoman.

April 4, 2012
CVS/pharmacy's Project Health highlights National Minority Health Month with free screenings

CVS/pharmacy officially announced on Wednesday the April schedule of Project Health (Proyecto Salud in Spanish), a wellness program delivering more than $21 million worth of free health screenings to multicultural communities throughout 2012.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS/pharmacy officially announced on Wednesday the April schedule of Project Health (Proyecto Salud in Spanish), a wellness program delivering more than $21 million worth of free health screenings to multicultural communities throughout 2012.

As part of National Minority Health Month, CVS/pharmacy will offer free health screenings at select stores in African-American and Latino communities in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

April 4, 2012
Modella unveils 2012 spring/summer collection

Modella is gearing up for spring and summer with its latest collection of cosmetic and travel accessories that feature chic patterns and tones, bursts of magenta, mod florals and striking exotics.

LOS ANGELES — Modella is gearing up for spring and summer with its latest collection of cosmetic and travel accessories that feature chic patterns and tones, bursts of magenta, mod florals and striking exotics.

Inspired by the latest runway styles, the new 2012 Spring/Summer Collection features fashion collections of cosmetic and travel accessories for both girls and guys. The hip patterns allow consumers to flaunt their personal style, while the variety of shapes and sizes offer ideal organization.

March 22, 2012
Halle Berry, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde to host this year's EIF Revlon Run/Walk

Revlon brand ambassadors Halle Berry, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde will host this year's EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women taking place in New York on May 5 and in Los Angeles on May 12.

LOS ANGELES — Revlon brand ambassadors Halle Berry, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde will host this year's EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women taking place in New York on May 5 and in Los Angeles on May 12.

March 8, 2012
NYX Cosmetics gears up for retail expansion, new branding campaign

NYX Cosmetics has announced increased store placement to coincide with the launch of its spring 2012 assortment.

LOS ANGELES — NYX Cosmetics has announced increased store placement to coincide with the launch of its spring 2012 assortment.

On the heels of growth in professional, domestic chain and international channels, as well as social media expansion, the additional placement, along with the newly launched branding campaign, will further strengthen brand recognition and awareness, the company stated.

March 1, 2012
Newtritious to unveil new foods at Natural Products Expo West

A California company plans to debut a series of health foods that it said would raise the bar on efficacy.

LOS ANGELES — A California company plans to debut a series of health foods that it said would raise the bar on efficacy.

Newtritious will debut samples of its products at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., between March 9 and 11.

February 28, 2012
'The Descendants' to be launched on Blu-ray, DVD

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Searchlight are bringing home one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD.

LOS ANGELES — 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Searchlight are bringing home one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD.

February 28, 2012
PriceGrabber: Consumer spending to hold steady in 2012

More than 51% of consumers plan to spend the same amount of money in 2012 as in the previous year, according to a 2012 Shopping Outlook survey conducted by PriceGrabber.

LOS ANGELES — More than 51% of consumers plan to spend the same amount of money in 2012 as in the previous year, according to a 2012 Shopping Outlook survey conducted by PriceGrabber.

While more than half of the survey respondents said they plan to spend the same amount of money as they did last year, 21% indicated they plan to spend more, and 28% plan to spend less.

February 22, 2012
Pop star Fergie named global beauty ambassador for Wet 'n Wild

Cosmetics brand Wet 'n Wild, which is a division of Markwins Beauty Products, has named pop star Fergie as its global beauty ambassador beginning in 2012.

LOS ANGELES — Cosmetics brand Wet 'n Wild, which is a division of Markwins Beauty Products, has named pop star Fergie as its global beauty ambassador beginning in 2012.

February 21, 2012
Jarrow Formulas product featured on 'The Dr. Oz Show'

The syndicated health program "The Dr. Oz Show" last week featured Jarrow Formulas' Carnosine supplement, Jarrow announced.

LOS ANGELES — The syndicated health program "The Dr. Oz Show" last week featured Jarrow Formulas' Carnosine supplement, Jarrow announced.

February 16, 2012
Marley Coffee expands retail distribution

Marley Coffee has inked a distribution agreement that will expands its line's availability on the East Coast, as well as in Hawaii.

LOS ANGELES — Marley Coffee has inked a distribution agreement that will expands its line's availability on the East Coast, as well as in Hawaii.

February 15, 2012
Freeman Beauty expands portfolio with Eclos, C. Booth acquisitions

Freeman Beauty has acquired Eclos, a skin care line infused with plant stem cells that stimulate skin's own stem cells to enhance a more youthful look, and c. Booth, a collection of skin care and bath products.

LOS ANGELES — Freeman Beauty has acquired Eclos, a skin care line infused with plant stem cells that stimulate skin's own stem cells to enhance a more youthful look, and C. Booth, a collection of skin care and bath products.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

February 9, 2012
CVS offers health screenings, pharmacist Facebook chat for American Heart Month

Recognizing that cardiovascular disease affects about 80 million people in the United States and is the No. 1 killer of Americans, CVS/pharmacy announced on Thursday that it is providing several free services, educational information and special product offers during February's American Heart Month.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Recognizing that cardiovascular disease affects about 80 million people in the United States and is the No. 1 killer of Americans, CVS/pharmacy announced on Thursday that it is providing several free services, educational information and special product offers during February's American Heart Month.

February 8, 2012
CVS' Project Health to deliver more than $21M worth of preventive health screenings

CVS/pharmacy announced on Wednesday the launch of Project Health (Proyecto Salud in Spanish), a wellness program delivering more than $21 million worth of free health screenings to multicultural communities.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS/pharmacy announced on Wednesday the launch of Project Health (Proyecto Salud in Spanish), a wellness program delivering more than $21 million worth of free health screenings to multicultural communities.

February 7, 2012
Red Carpet Manicure to be showcased at Grammy Gift Lounge

Red Carpet Manicure has announced that its at-home gel manicure system, Red Carpet Manicure, will be showcased at the Grammy Gift Lounge in Los Angeles on Feb. 9 to 11, where performers and presenters of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards will have an opportunity to indulge in the hottest nail art.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Red Carpet Manicure has announced that its at-home gel manicure system, Red Carpet Manicure, will be showcased at the Grammy Gift Lounge in Los Angeles on Feb. 9 to 11, where performers and presenters of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards will have an opportunity to indulge in the hottest nail art.

A team of celebrity manicurists will be on-site with Red Carpet Manicure’s “Amore 24,” an exclusive 24-karat gold nail polish, to treat Grammy presenters and performers.

January 26, 2012
Ralphs, Food 4 Less announce children's hospital fundraising campaign

Kroger banners Ralphs and Food 4 Less are raising funds to support children's hospitals.

LOS ANGELES — Kroger banners Ralphs and Food 4 Less are raising funds to support children's hospitals.

The chains' children's hospital fundraising campaign will run from Jan. 29 to May 19. Ralphs will support children's hospitals in Southern California, while Food 4 Less will raise funds for children's hospitals in Southern California, southern Nevada and the greater Chicago area. The supermarket chain's Foods Co Division also is collecting donations for children's hospitals in central and northern California.

January 17, 2012
Too Faced announces partnership with private equity firm

Beauty brand Too Faced Cosmetics has announced a new investment partner, Weston Presidio.

LOS ANGELES — Beauty brand Too Faced Cosmetics has announced a new investment partner, Weston Presidio.

January 13, 2012
Mexican actress, recording artist Sandra Echeverria to be the new face of Neutrogena

Neutrogena has announced that Mexican actress and recording artist Sandra Echeverria has signed on as its newest U.S. brand ambassador.

LOS ANGELES — Neutrogena has announced that Mexican actress and recording artist Sandra Echeverria has signed on as its newest U.S. brand ambassador. 

"We're excited to have an international talent like Sandra join our family to help further bring to life our 2012 multicultural initiatives," stated Susan Sweet, GM for Neutrogena. "She is an inspirational role model to so many women and a fan of so many of Neutrogena's products. Sandra exemplifies the Neutrogena spirit, and we are thrilled to have her join our family of ambassadors."