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August 5, 2010
Wearing the heat off with MiraCool

OccuNomix International has launched a new line of products to keep consumers cool during the...

August 4, 2010
New Listerine Zero hits retail shelves

Oral care brand Listerine, by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products division of McNeil-PPC, has introduced...

August 4, 2010
OTC business model drives Prestige Brands' growth

Prestige Brands credited the strength of its over-the-counter business model for its 20% increase in...

IRVINGTON, N.Y. Prestige Brands credited the strength of its over-the-counter business model for its 20% increase in net income to $9.6 million for its first quarter ended June 30. Total revenues for the quarter reached $73.4 million, up 3%.

 

August 4, 2010
Sally Hansen, Glamour announce 'Best of You' contest winners

Coty's beauty brand, Sally Hansen, and Glamour magazine have announced the winners of the 10th...

August 3, 2010
Oxy brand expands with new Oxy Clinical line

Looking to help teens battle blemishes, the Mentholatum Co.'s Oxy brand is promoting its new...

August 3, 2010
Private-label purchases will forge ahead as economy changes, study finds

Private-label purchases and loyalty likely will continue, according to a study conducted on behalf of...

August 2, 2010
Sanofi-Aventis becomes Genzyme's suitor

French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis has made an offer for Genzyme, according to published reports....

August 1, 2010
Duane Reade flagship store features walk-in medical center

Duane Reade has opened another walk-in medical center, this time in its flagship Union Square...

July 22, 2010
Magnacca named Duane Reade's new president

Duane Reade has promoted Joe Magnacca to president. Magnacca previously served as SVP and chief...

July 22, 2010
Report: Carlyle to sell Philosophy skin care business

Private equity firm Carlyle Group is reportedly looking to sell skin care company Philosophy for...

July 20, 2010
Coty inks deal with Roberto Cavalli

Coty Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Italian fashion brand Roberto Cavalli Group to...

July 20, 2010
Duane Reade opens Union Square flagship store

Duane Reade has announced the opening of its new flagship store located at the southern...

NEW YORK Duane Reade has announced the opening of its new flagship store located at the southern end of Union Square Park in New York on the site once occupied by Virgin Superstore. This latest opening reflects the company's new emphasis on health, fresh food and higher-end beauty.

July 20, 2010
Poll: Americans opt for generic products to save money

Almost two-thirds of U.S. adults (65%) are purchasing more generic brands to save money, slightly...

July 18, 2010
NICHE, AARP Foundation seek to bridge gap between family caregivers, healthcare providers

Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders on Monday announced its partnership with the AARP Foundation...

NEW YORK Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders on Monday announced its partnership with the AARP Foundation and the American Journal of Nursing in a recently launched project to help health professionals work more effectively with family caregivers.

Funded by a grant from the Jacob & Valeria Langeloth Foundation, the new effort will create educational materials and toolkits to help nurses and social workers provide more effective support for family caregivers.

 

July 18, 2010
Prestige Brands revamps its Chloraseptic line

Prestige Brands recently announced the introduction of a revamped line of Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges...

IRVINGTON, N.Y. Prestige Brands recently announced the introduction of a revamped line of Chloraseptic sore throat lozenges and Chloraseptic throat spray.

In addition to soothing sore throat pain, the lozenges help cool nasal passages and ease coughs, the company stated. The new lozenge includes cherry, citrus, honey lemon and green tea flavors.

 

The Chloraseptic lozenge line is available in 15- and 18-count packs with a suggested retail price of $3.99.

 

 

July 18, 2010
Type 1 diabetic women may not benefit from omega-3 consumption

Women with Type 1 diabetes may not necessarily reduce their risk of heart disease if...

NEW YORK Women with Type 1 diabetes may not necessarily reduce their risk of heart disease if they consume omega-3 fatty acids, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study.

July 15, 2010
Dr. Miracle's introduces new face care line

Ethnic beauty brand Dr. Miracle's has announced the introduction of its new My Miracle Face...

July 12, 2010
Dr. Miracle's rolls out Follicle Healer collection

Dr. Miracle's is expanding its distinctive line of hair care products with the introduction of...

July 11, 2010
Inter Parfums inks deal with Betsey Johnson

Inter Parfums has entered into an exclusive agreement with New York designer Betsey Johnson, under...

July 11, 2010
Lip Smackers launches Vitaminschtick

Lip Smackers has announced the introduction of its newest flavor line of lip balms --...

July 8, 2010
Call for entries: 2010 C.A.R.E. Awards

Retail Clinician, in conjunction with the Convenient Care Association, is putting out a call for...

NEW YORK Retail Clinician, in conjunction with the Convenient Care Association, is putting out a call for entries for the third annual Clinician Awards for Retail Excellence, which recognize outstanding achievements in patient care among nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

July 7, 2010
Costco to open fifth NYC location

Costco was scheduled to open another store in New York on Thursday at the Rego...

NEW YORK — Costco was scheduled to open another store in New York on Thursday at the Rego Park shopping center in Queens.

The store is the warehouse chain’s fifth location in the city and features such amenities as a pharmacy and a photo-processing department, according to published reports.

The chain operates another store in Queens, one in Brooklyn, one in Staten Island and one in Manhattan, which opened late last year in Spanish Harlem and showcases a scaled-down format.

 

July 6, 2010
Coppertone launches MyUVAlert app

Sun care brand Coppertone has developed an iPhone application to help consumers stay sun safe....

NEW YORK Sun care brand Coppertone has developed an iPhone application to help consumers stay sun safe.

With the Coppertone MyUVAlert app, consumers can get local UV index forecasts, custom sunscreen reapplication reminders, individualized product recommendations, coupons and sun protection tips.

The custom reapplication reminders allow for more frequent reminders when swimming or sweating and can be set based on activity or personal preferences.

July 6, 2010
Estee Lauder completes Smashbox acquisition

The Estee Lauder Cos. has completed its acquisition of Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics....

July 6, 2010
Jane Lauder promoted to GM of Origins, Ojon beauty brands

The Estee Lauder Cos. has announced that Jane Lauder as been promoted to general manager...

NEW YORK The Estee Lauder Cos. has announced that Jane Lauder as been promoted to general manager of Origins and Ojon, overseeing strategic direction, global development, management and growth of both brands.

Lauder will continue to report to Lynne Greene, global president, who oversees the Clinique, Origins and Ojon brands.