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May 31, 2011

Church & Dwight and hip-hop artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges on Friday named the five winners of the Magnum "Live Large" Project 2. The emcees, voted in by users on YouTube, performed live on stage with Ludacris in front of 20,000 fans at Miami's Spring Fest music festival this past Sunday.

PRINCETON, N.J. — Church & Dwight and hip-hop artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges on Friday named the five winners of the Magnum "Live Large" Project 2. The emcees, voted in by users on YouTube, performed live on stage with Ludacris in front of 20,000 fans at Miami's Spring Fest music festival this past Sunday.

May 13, 2011

Nail care brand Orly has announced the launch of its Happy Go Lucky collection of fun, edgy lacquers.

NEW YORK — Nail care brand Orly has announced the launch of its Happy Go Lucky collection of fun, edgy lacquers.

The collection exudes uninhibited creativity that adds instant liveliness to any wardrobe. The lacquers in Happy Go Lucky include:

  • Flirty: pink shimmer;

  • Frisky: teal crème;

  • Fresh: green crème; and

  • Frolic: purple crème.

May 10, 2011

Beiersdorf's Nivea brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a global campaign that launches May 15 called "100 Years Skincare for Life."

HAMBURG, Germany — Beiersdorf's Nivea brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a global campaign that launches May 15 called "100 Years Skincare for Life."

Nivea's marketing budget for 2011 is around 1 billion Euros (about $1.5 billion), and roughly 70% of that is being invested in the new campaign. Nivea hopes that the investment will strengthen the brand and stabilize its position as the No. 1 skin care brand.

May 5, 2011

The Fragrance Foundation has announced that Halle Berry and Fergie are among the celebrities to be honored during the annual FiFi Awards Celebration in late May.

NEW YORK — The Fragrance Foundation has announced that Halle Berry and Fergie are among the celebrities to be honored during the annual FiFi Awards Celebration in late May.

More than 800 guests will mix and mingle with the talents being honored on May 25 at Lincoln Center in New York. Thirty-eight crystal statuettes will be awarded.

Taking home the 2011 FiFi Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award is actress Berry. The award is to honor a celebrity who has embraced and promoted the world of fragrance over a period of time.

April 20, 2011

The first microwave popcorn made with olive oil has hit retail.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The first microwave popcorn made with olive oil has hit retail.

Weaver's Weaver Gold line comes in movie theater butter and parmesan with Italian herbs and garlic flavors. Each flavor provides the health benefits of olive oil, the company said. The company also is slated to introduce light butter and classic butter flavors.

New Weaver Gold microwave popcorn made with olive oil now is available at mass market retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com.

April 4, 2011

AmerisourceBergen on Monday promoted David Neu, 53, to president of AmerisourceBergen Drug, the company's largest operating unit, effective immediately. Neu, a 29-year veteran of the company, most recently was SVP operations.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — AmerisourceBergen on Monday promoted David Neu, 53, to president of AmerisourceBergen Drug, the company's largest operating unit, effective immediately. Neu, a 29-year veteran of the company, most recently was SVP operations.

The role of president of AmerisourceBergen Drug previously was held by Steven Collis, currently EVP and COO. Collis recently was named to succeed David Yost as CEO upon Yost's retirement on July 1. In his new role, Neu will continue to report to Steven Collis.

March 30, 2011

Graphic Armor, in association with Kiss and Condomania, on Wednesday announced the release of Kiss Kondoms, FDA-approved "picture condoms" featuring a full color image on the latex.

NEW YORK — Graphic Armor, in association with Kiss and Condomania, on Wednesday announced the release of Kiss Kondoms, FDA-approved "picture condoms" featuring a full color image on the latex.

March 15, 2011

Beiersdorf's Eucerin skin care brand is embarking on a year-long Skin First Movement to help educate women across the country on the importance of skin health as part of overall wellness. As part of the effort, the brand has joined forces with its first-ever Skin First ambassador, food writer and founder of Apartment Therapy's TheKitchn.com, Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan.

WILTON, Conn. — Beiersdorf's Eucerin skin care brand is embarking on a year-long Skin First Movement to help educate women across the country on the importance of skin health as part of overall wellness.

As part of the effort, the brand has joined forces with its first-ever Skin First ambassador, food writer and founder of Apartment Therapy's TheKitchn.com, Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan.

March 10, 2011

Pop singer Lady Gaga has dissolved her partnership with mass merchandiser Target, according to published reports.

MINNEAPOLIS — Pop singer Lady Gaga has dissolved her partnership with mass merchandiser Target, according to published reports.

Last month, Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, teamed up with Target to promote her latest album, “Born This Way,” selling an exclusive special edition of it through the retailer.

March 3, 2011

Beiersdorf is celebrating Nivea's 100th year and, as part of the celebration, is launching its biggest digital campaign to date and has tapped music icon Rihanna to help serve as the voice of the festivities.

HAMBURG, Germany — Beiersdorf is celebrating Nivea's 100th year and, as part of the celebration, is launching its biggest digital campaign to date. The brand has tapped music icon Rihanna to help serve as the voice of the festivities.

Starting in May, Nivea will be kicking off a variety of multimarket digital and on-site activations, including its sponsorship of Rihanna's upcoming LOUD tour in the United States and Europe.

March 2, 2011

Want to be a rock star, or at least look like one? Check out Göt2b Rockin' It.

NEW YORK — Want to be a rock star, or at least look like one? Check out Göt2b Rockin' It.

Henkel's Göt2b hair care brand officially unveiled the details of its new Göt2b Rockin' It collection, which hit retail shelves in February.

The line includes:

  • Göt2b Rockin' It Encore Hold hairspray (suggested retail price: $5.99): Lock in rocker-chic styles with the flexible and weightless spray featuring "4ever stylestay";

February 17, 2011

The Washington Post on Thursday morning tagged the Wegmans in Lanham, Md. — a suburb of Washington — as "Club Wegmans," the latest hot spot to meet singles.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Post on Thursday morning tagged the Wegmans in Lanham, Md. — a suburb of Washington — as "Club Wegmans," the latest hot spot to meet singles.

And it’s not just singles. According to the article, “Singles hook up in front of bins of fresh produce; couples gather for dates in the grocery store's sit-down restaurant; and shoppers sway to music from overhead speakers, singing along with Prince, Luther Vandross and Teena Marie.”

February 15, 2011

Pop singer Lady Gaga has partnered with mass merchandise retailer Target to allow customers to pre-order a deluxe edition of her new album, “Born This Way.” Customers can order the album through Target and download the title track for free at Target.com/Gaga until Feb. 26.

MINNEAPOLIS — Pop singer Lady Gaga has partnered with mass merchandise retailer Target to allow customers to pre-order a deluxe edition of her new album, “Born This Way.” Customers can order the album through Target and download the title track for free at Target.com/Gaga until Feb. 26.

February 7, 2011

Anchor Bay Entertainment is bringing a story of love and family to DVD this spring.

NEW YORK — Anchor Bay Entertainment is bringing a story of love and family to DVD this spring.

"Your Love Never Fails," starring Elisa Donovan, centers around Laura (Donovan), a woman who is raising her 9-year-old daughter while trying to excel in her career as an investment banker in New York. After Laura's estranged husband, Dylan, files for joint custody for their daughter, Laura must return to her hometown in Texas and soon learns to re-prioritize her life.

January 14, 2011

L'Oréal Paris has tapped fashion icon and rock star Gwen Stefani to be the brand's new international face.

PARIS — L'Oréal Paris has tapped fashion icon and rock star Gwen Stefani to be the brand's new international face.

By joining the L'Oréal Paris family, Stefani will represent her own vision for beauty alongside such other representatives as Jennifer Lopez, Milla Jovovich, Diane Keaton, Beyoncé Knowles, Diane Kruger, Evangeline Lilly, Andie MacDowell, Julianna Margulies, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto and Kerry Washington.

January 13, 2011

Dr Pepper is giving country music fans the opportunity to attend the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this spring, thanks to music group Lady Antebellum.

PLANO, Texas — Dr Pepper is giving country music fans the opportunity to attend the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this spring, thanks to music group Lady Antebellum.

The winner and a guest will receive a complete country music weekend with tickets to the awards show, passes to the post-awards ACM All-Star Jam and entry to a special Dr Pepper private concert with Lady Antebellum.

December 8, 2010

Kiss is looking to simplify the application of false lashes with its new Kiss premium eyelashes with patent-pending application strings.

NEW YORK — Kiss is looking to simplify the application of false lashes with its new Kiss premium eyelashes with patent-pending application strings.

The lashes, priced at $3.99, will launch in February and will be sold at Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy and Walmart.

Also launching in February is the new Kiss duo collection for brows, which will be available at limited Walmart stores nationwide.

For those who need to tame unruly brows, get a fuller look or add more definition, Kiss is launching a range of duo pencils for multifunctional use.

December 1, 2010

Warm holiday sentiments can be found in the greeting card aisle this season with a new collection of cards written and inspired by Taylor Swift for American Greetings.

CLEVELAND — Warm holiday sentiments can be found in the greeting card aisle this season with a new collection of cards written and inspired by Taylor Swift for American Greetings.

Taylor Swift's collection once again expands with 10 new cards, a boxed cards collection and a collector's edition Heirloom Christmas tree ornament. The new seasonal cards feature such winter scenes as holiday cookies and snow-covered Christmas trees, each with a heartfelt message inside.

November 21, 2010

With Black Friday just around the corner, Walmart has placed these battery kiosks throughout the...

NEW YORK — With Black Friday just around the corner, Walmart has placed these battery kiosks throughout the store — opposite electronics, for example — to help charge holiday sales.

November 14, 2010

Kiss My Face, a maker of natural personal care products, has partnered with industry vets...

GARDINER, N.Y. — Kiss My Face, a maker of natural personal care products, has partnered with industry vets Lisa Yarnell and Ron Gordon, and financial partner Caltius Equity Partners, in an effort to fuel the growth of the brand throughout various market channels, including mass merchants, specialty shops and natural retailers across the United States and internationally.

November 11, 2010

The Emerson Group recently announced that 37-year industry veteran Daryl Beck has joined the company...

WAYNE, Pa. The Emerson Group recently announced that 37-year industry veteran Daryl Beck has joined the company and will manage the company’s military sales business, as well as call on Walmart.

 

November 1, 2010

Elizabeth Arden has signed an exclusive global licensing deal with music star Taylor Swift to...

NEW YORK Elizabeth Arden has signed an exclusive global licensing deal with music star Taylor Swift to develop her own line of fragrance products.

 

The deal includes the development, marketing and distribution of fragrances and ancillary products. The first fragrance will debut in prestige retailers in North America during fall 2011. Swift will be involved in all aspects of product development, packaging and advertising.

 

September 13, 2010

Lady Gaga's meat dress, which she wore at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, still...

NEW YORK Lady Gaga's meat dress, which she wore at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, still may be causing a stir, but there's another Gaga-related buzz hitting the newswires: her fragrance deal with Coty.

 

Coty has not yet issued a formal announcement detailing the specifics of the launch, but the company did state in a comment sent to Drug Store News: "Coty is excited to be partnering with Lady Gaga to develop her first-ever signature fragrance. We will be unveiling additional information regarding our dynamic partnership at a later date."

August 10, 2010

Acne-fighting system Proactiv has tapped pop star Justin Bieber to be its newest spokesperson for...

June 29, 2010

The newest must-have toy has arrived at one of the nation's largest drug stores....