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August 9, 2011
New Web venture aims to bring convenience, affordability to razor market

A new e-commerce venture is aiming to revamp the razor market and save consumers money by offering a monthly subscription program whereby subscribers can receive — for about $1 a month — razor cartridges, and a compatible stick, right to their door.

LOS ANGELES — A new e-commerce venture is aiming to revamp the razor market and save consumers money by offering a monthly subscription program whereby subscribers can receive — for about $1 a month — razor cartridges and a compatible stick, right to their door.

August 2, 2011
NYX Professional Makeup appoints new CEO

NYX Professional Makeup has tapped industry veteran Scott Friedman as CEO. Friedman succeeds Toni Ko, who will transition to the role of founder and chief creative director.

LOS ANGELES — NYX Professional Makeup has tapped industry veteran Scott Friedman as CEO. Friedman succeeds Toni Ko, who will transition to the role of founder and chief creative director.

NYX Professional Makeup is a makeup line available at major retailers across 40 countries, as well as more than 10,000 beauty supply stores in the United States and freestanding stores in Japan, Brazil and Switzerland.

August 1, 2011
Jarrow Formulas launches antioxidant

Jarrow Formulas recently launched the dietary supplement Pterostilbene in support of healthy aging.

LOS ANGELES — Jarrow Formulas recently launched the dietary supplement Pterostilbene in support of healthy aging.

Pterostilbene is found naturally in blueberries, grapes and the bark of the Indian kino tree (Pterocarpus marsupium), the company stated. Also called dimethylresveratrol, it is a member of the class of nutrients known as stilbenes, which also includes resveratrol. Jarrow noted that Pterostilbene has demonstrated positive results in such areas as cardiovascular and brain health.

July 27, 2011
Allegro unveils new Modella 2011 fall/winter collection

Allegro, a division of Conair, has unveiled the new Modella 2011 fall/winter collection, which combines fashion and function with a variety of cosmetic and travel accessories in trendy colors and designs, ranging from pink florals and vibrant plaid to wild cheetah prints.

LOS ANGELES — Allegro, a division of Conair, has unveiled the new Modella 2011 fall/winter collection, which combines fashion and function with a variety of cosmetic and travel accessories in trendy colors and designs, ranging from pink florals and vibrant plaid to wild cheetah prints.

The 2011 fall/winter collection, which retails for between $1.97 and $19.99, features 11 new lines of cosmetic and travel accessories for both girls and guys. The collection includes the following lines and styles:

Classic Zebra (Walmart exclusive)

July 25, 2011
Biting into social media

Hyland’s will be bringing its Hyland’s Teething Tablets back to the market after a one-year hiatus with a few changes to the product, one of which is a child-resistant cap.

LOS ANGELES — Hyland’s will be bringing its Hyland’s Teething Tablets back to the market after a one-year hiatus with a few changes to the product, one of which is a child-resistant cap. As part of the relaunch, the company is tapping into its enthusiastic mommy blogger fan base on Facebook. That kind of fervent brand fan base should help Hyland’s grow from the $4.1 million in annual sales it had for the 52 weeks ended June 12 across food, drug and mass, excluding Walmart, according to SymphonyIRI Group.

July 22, 2011
New fitness DVD from Tracey Mallett launches

A new workout DVD from fitness and lifestyle expert Tracey Mallett has hit retail.

LOS ANGELES — A new workout DVD from fitness and lifestyle expert Tracey Mallett has hit retail.

New "Booty Barre Plus Abs & Arms" is an 80-minute fitness DVD that combines the toning benefits of yoga, pilates, ballet and dance to strengthen and stretch the body. In this DVD, Mallett shows viewers how to firm, tighten and tone their bodies, as well as streamline their arms and core muscles. Viewers will need a sturdy chair or ballet barre, in addition to a set of 3-lb. to 5-lb. dumbbells to get started.

July 21, 2011
Walgreens to expand EV charging stations to about 800 locations

Walgreens is positioning itself to be the largest retail host of electric vehicle charging stations, the drug store chain announced Thursday.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is positioning itself to be the largest retail host of electric vehicle charging stations, the drug store chain announced Thursday.

July 18, 2011
BTS shopping budgets drop, Internet remains go-to source for deals

Back-to-school budgets will moderately decrease this year, but more consumers will turn to the Internet to score the best deals.

LOS ANGELES — Back-to-school budgets will moderately decrease this year, but more consumers will turn to the Internet to score the best deals.

According to a survey conducted by PriceGrabber, 48% of shoppers said they plan to spend $250 or more on back-to-school purchases, while 25% will spend $500 or more. This compared with 2010, when 56% of consumers indicated that they would spend $250 or more, while 31% planned to spend $500 or more.

July 18, 2011
MD Moms products receive Seal of Acceptance from National Eczema Association

The National Eczema Association, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the health and quality of life for those living with eczema, has awarded four MD Moms products with its Seal of Acceptance, which means that the products have been evaluated to determine that they do not contain ingredients or contents that are known to be unsuitable for use by those with eczema or sensitive skin conditions.

LOS ANGELES — The National Eczema Association, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the health and quality of life for those living with eczema, has awarded four MD Moms products with its Seal of Acceptance, which means that the products have been evaluated to determine that they do not contain ingredients or contents that are known to be unsuitable for use by those with eczema or sensitive skin conditions.

July 15, 2011
Blast Powder Nutrition breaks into energy shot/drink market

Blast Powder Nutrition Co. on Thursday announced its entry into the energy shot/drink market with its Blast Powder, a packet that can be added to a beverage and contains 300 mg of caffeine.

LOS ANGELES — Blast Powder Nutrition Co. on Thursday announced its entry into the energy shot/drink market with its Blast Powder, a packet that can be added to a beverage and contains 300 mg of caffeine. 

July 15, 2011
Hyland's announces Teething Tablets return with music video

Hyland’s announced the return of its Hyland’s Teething Tablets on its Facebook page Friday morning with a music video featuring Deborah Pardes and percussion by The Shake Shake Babies.

LOS ANGELES — Hyland’s announced the return of its Hyland’s Teething Tablets on its Facebook page Friday morning with a music video featuring Deborah Pardes and percussion by The Shake Shake Babies. 

Hyland’s is returning to the market with Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets after a brief hiatus and incorporated a few changes to the product, one of which is a child-resistant cap. 

July 14, 2011
FaceLube takes skin care where the men are

FaceLube is a new men's grooming and skin care line that is hitting shelves this summer, but you won't find it in the typical beauty aisle or department store counter.

LOS ANGELES — FaceLube is a new men's grooming and skin care line that is hitting shelves this summer, but you won't find it in the typical beauty aisle or department store counter. FaceLube says it is going where the "masculine" men go to pamper their ride — from neighborhood quick oil change centers to new car dealerships.

July 13, 2011
Pepsi goes retro with Ray Charles T-shirts

Pepsi announced that it is bringing back its memorable Diet Pepsi and Ray Charles ads for "You Got the Right One Baby, Uh-Huh!" with a line of retro T-shirts.

LOS ANGELES — Pepsi announced that it is bringing back its memorable Diet Pepsi and Ray Charles ads for "You Got the Right One Baby, Uh-Huh!" with a line of retro T-shirts.

The recent collaboration was brokered through The Joester Loria Group, Pepsi's exclusive licensing agency for North America, and Act III Licensing in conjunction with the Ray Charles Marketing Group, the licensing agency for The Ray Charles Foundation. The collection, designed by licensee Ripple Junction features imagery of the late music legend Ray Charles.

July 6, 2011
Neutrogena relaunches Wave for Change program

Skin care brand Neutrogena has announced that it is kicking off the second annual Wave for Change Campaign charitable program.

LOS ANGELES — Skin care brand Neutrogena has announced that it is kicking off the second annual Wave for Change Campaign charitable program.

June 28, 2011
John Frieda brings hair care tips to women through tour

John Frieda has hit the road to provide women with hair care advice.

LOS ANGELES — John Frieda has hit the road to provide women with hair care advice.

The hair styling brand commenced the John Frieda Destination: Style Salon Tour this past weekend in Los Angeles, with future stops planned in Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis and Atlanta.

June 27, 2011
Do or Die Fitness introduces new fitness tools

Do or Die Fitness has introduced a new line of fitness tools designed to help people with knee, wrist and neck problems modify workout moves.

LOS ANGELES — Do or Die Fitness has introduced a new line of fitness tools designed to help people with knee, wrist and neck problems modify workout moves.

New Wrist Wedges, Knee Donuts and Neck Circles are designed to provide support, stability and comfort for those that are unable to put weight on these sometimes sensitive areas.

Do or Die Fitness Wrist Wedges and Knee Donuts retail for $19.99 per pair, while the Neck Circle retails for $9.99.

June 23, 2011
New condom brand hopes to shape industry

A new condom brand is looking to introduce new design concepts that it hopes will reshape the industry.

LOS ANGELES — A new condom brand is looking to introduce new design concepts that it hopes will reshape the industry.

Origami condoms currently tout three patent-pending prototypes, designed for both men and women, which are undergoing clinical research. The condoms are designed to increase pleasure and to simultaneously improve safety.

June 22, 2011
Don Francisco's gourmet coffee cans get makeover

Don Francisco's gourmet coffee cans are getting a new look.

LOS ANGELES — Don Francisco's gourmet coffee cans are getting a new look.

Consumers will find that the cans will sport a redesigned look, as well as the Don Francisco's family seal, which dates back at least 130 years. The introduction of the cans is homage to Don Francisco's heritage and a testament to a deep commitment to innovation and the highest-quality standards, the company said.

Don Francisco's gourmet coffee is available in 11 varieties of 12-oz. cans for $6.49.

June 22, 2011
Soho gets into makeup brushes

The Soho brand, which is known for its soft-sided cosmetic bags and beauty cases, now is expanding into makeup brushes with a collection of ergonomically designed brushes for the mass market.

LOS ANGELES — The Soho brand, which is known for its soft-sided cosmetic bags and beauty cases, now is expanding into makeup brushes with a collection of ergonomically designed brushes for the mass market.

For spring 2012, Soho will release a new ergonomically designed, 18-piece collection of brushes developed in partnership with makeup artists and designers.

June 21, 2011
Magic Bullet, Jenny McCarthy launch Rescue Bullet

Magic Bullet has teamed up with celebrity mom Jenny McCarthy to introduce a limited-edition product designed for McCarthy's charitable organization, Generation Rescue.

LOS ANGELES — Magic Bullet has teamed up with celebrity mom Jenny McCarthy to introduce a limited-edition product designed for McCarthy's charitable organization, Generation Rescue.

New Rescue Bullet is a blue, limited-edition Magic Bullet that will benefit Generation Rescue, an organization that provides guidance and support for medical treatment, which directly improves the quality of life for children living with autism spectrum disorders, as well as for all families in need.

June 20, 2011
CVS fights disease in ethnic communities

CVS/pharmacy spent the last couple of months sponsoring nearly 300 free screening and consultation events in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia targeting African-American communities. 


Part of the chain’s To Your Health program, the events were an extension of the A Su Salud events targeting Hispanic customers in Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Miami. To Your Health started in Atlanta on April 17, moving on to Washington, D.C., on June 12 and Philadelphia on June 19.


June 20, 2011
Fresh & Easy gets nod for exclusive wines

Fresh & Easy took home 39 medals for its exclusive wines from the 72nd Annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy took home 39 medals for its exclusive wines from the 72nd Annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition.

The supermarket retailer said that its California wine range, including its I Heart CA and WineWrights lines, earned several medals. Fresh & Easy's California wines, which retail from $3.99 to $19.99, are sourced from some of the state's premium wine growing regions, including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara.

June 20, 2011
Kroger taps Ralphs head for SVP merchandising role

Kroger announced that it has named Michael Donnelly as SVP merchandising. Donnelly has been president of the company's Ralphs division, based in Los Angeles, since August 2007.

CINCINNATI — Kroger announced that it has named Michael Donnelly as SVP merchandising. Donnelly has been president of the company's Ralphs division, based in Los Angeles, since August 2007.

In his new position, Donnelly will lead all merchandising and procurement for Kroger.

June 20, 2011
Miss Universe by OPI nail lacquers to make debut this summer

OPI has teamed up with the Miss Universe Organization to unveil a new collection of nail lacquer shades.

LOS ANGELES — OPI has teamed up with the Miss Universe Organization to unveil a new collection of nail lacquer shades.

Miss Universe by OPI includes the following high-shine lacquers:

  • Congeniality is My Middle Name, a berry-wine shimmer;

  • It's My Year, a champagne-rose shade;

  • Swimsuit...Nailed It!, a vibrant, shiny blue; and

  • Crown Me Already!, a sparkling silver.

June 14, 2011
Church & Dwight’s Trojan brand releases census on intimacy

New findings released Tuesday as part of the Trojan U.S. Sex Census revealed the average adult has sex 120 times a year (2.3 times per week), with more people in the Northeast reporting having sex more than any other U.S. region, averaging 130 times per year (2.5 times per week).

PRINCETON, N.J. — New findings released Tuesday as part of the Trojan U.S. Sex Census revealed the average adult has sex 120 times a year (2.3 times per week), with more people in the Northeast reporting having sex more than any other U.S. region, averaging 130 times per year (2.5 times per week).

The Midwest reported an average of 125 times per year (2.4 times per week), the West reported an average of 120 times per year (2.3 times per week) and the South reported an average of 114 times per year (2.1 times per week).