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May 2, 2013
Women's health insights Part 2: Women discuss online health info sources

Which websites, forums and blogs do women turn to when researching health issues online? How could a store better help them with information on women’s health? To get answers to these questions, as well as many others, DSNTV once again took to the streets of Manhattan to speak with women to get their perspectives. “Insights Into Women’s Health Part 2” is the second of a two-part series sponsored by Insight Pharmaceuticals, whose brands include e.p.t and Monistat.

NEW YORK — Which websites, forums and blogs do women turn to when researching health issues online? How could a store better help them with information on women’s health? To get answers to these questions, as well as many others, DSNTV once again took to the streets of Manhattan to speak with women to get their perspectives.

The video, titled “Insights Into Women’s Health,” is the second of a two-part series sponsored by Insight Pharmaceuticals, whose brand portfolio includes e.p.t and Monistat.

May 13, 2013
Inergetics launches line of supplements under Martha Stewart license

Inergetics on Monday announced its partnership with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create Martha Stewart Naturals, a line of six supplements that will launch this fall.

NEWARK, N.J. — Inergetics on Monday announced its partnership with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create Martha Stewart Naturals, a line of six supplements that will launch this fall.

“We believe Martha Stewart embodies healthy living and well-being, putting that same philosophy in everything she does," stated Mike James, CEO Inergetics. 

May 6, 2013
L'Oréal Paris teams up with Melanoma Research Alliance to battle melanoma

In recognition of "Melanoma Monday," L'Oréal Paris has released a new survey on melanoma awareness and prevention among women of all skin tones, and announced a philanthropic alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance.

NEW YORK — In recognition of "Melanoma Monday," L'Oréal Paris has released a new survey on melanoma awareness and prevention among women of all skin tones, and announced a philanthropic alliance with the Melanoma Research Alliance.

April 29, 2013
Target features products selected by Wired magazine

Target will feature electronics picked by the editors of Wired magazine, under a deal between the two.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target will feature electronics picked by the editors of Wired magazine, under a deal between the two announced Monday.

Target said the custom-curated assortment of products would include four products available for the first time at Target, including personal fitness, photography, digital music streaming and others.

April 21, 2013
Women critique media as source of health information

Where do women turn for information on more sensitive health topics? Do women believe that men's health issues get more attention in the media? To get answers to these questions, as well as many others, DSNTV recently took to the streets of Manhattan to speak with women to get their perspectives.

NEW YORK — Where do women turn for information on more sensitive health topics? Do women believe that men's health issues get more attention in the media? To get answers to these questions, as well as many others, DSNTV recently took to the streets of Manhattan to speak with women to get their perspectives.

The video, titled "Insights Into Women's Health," is the first of a two-part series sponsored by Insight Pharmaceuticals, whose brand portfolio includes EPT and Monistat.

March 8, 2013
Beech-Nut Nutrition taps Hispania Public Relations as Hispanic PR agency

Miami-based Hispania Public Relations, Inc., has been chosen the Hispanic Public Relations agency of record by Beech-Nut Nutrition. The announcement was made today by Hispania co-owner and president Sergio Lopez-Miro.

MIAMI — Miami-based Hispania Public Relations, Inc., has been chosen the Hispanic Public Relations agency of record by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp. The announcement was made today by Hispania co-owner and president Sergio Lopez-Miro.

January 28, 2013
WSJ: J&J shopping women's care unit

Johnson & Johnson is shopping its women's health unit, according to a report Friday in The Wall Street Journal, which suggested that the business no longer coincided with J&J's "growth priorities."

NEW YORK — Johnson & Johnson is shopping its women's health unit, according to a report Friday in The Wall Street Journal, which suggested that the business no longer coincided with J&J's "growth priorities." 

The brands managed by the unit include intimacy health KY and women's personal care brands, o.b. tampons and Stayfree and Carefree pads. 

December 14, 2012
Diplomat Specialty's 'top job creator' nod a boon for specialty pharm

Inc. magazine named Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy as one of the country's top 100 job creators as part of the business magazine's inaugural Hire Power Awards. Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy cracked the list at No. 94 with the addition of 233 new positions over the past three years and came in at No. 5 in the company's home state of Michigan.

But though the company comes in at No. 94 on 'Inc.''s list, measured up against the likes of IT Services juggernaut GoDaddy.com or the rapidly growing fast-food chain Colorado Smashburger, Diplomat Specialty is a bellwether all the same — specialty pharmacy is and will be the catalyst for growth in the retail pharmacy industry.

Inc. magazine named Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy as one of the country's top 100 job creators as part of the business magazine's inaugural Hire Power Awards. Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy cracked the list at No. 94 with the addition of 233 new positions over the past three years and came in at No. 5 in the company's home state of Michigan.

December 13, 2012
Oral-B announces partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine

Procter & Gamble’s Oral-B brand is encouraging shoppers to consider providing the gift of a healthier smile to their loved ones this year and has partnered with O, The Oprah Magazine to offer hundreds of O readers the opportunity to try out the Professional Precision 5000 power toothbrush.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble’s Oral-B brand is encouraging shoppers to consider providing the gift of a healthier smile to their loved ones this year and has partnered with O, The Oprah Magazine to offer hundreds of O readers the opportunity to try out the Professional Precision 5000 power toothbrush.

Through the partnership, Oral-B is offering 374 O readers the opportunity to try out the Professional Precision 5000 power toothbrush over a two-week period in order to compare and share their experience.

December 13, 2012
Survey: Americans want greater control over their own health care

According to a new Wolters Kluwer Health survey, 80% of consumers believe the greater "consumerization" of health care — or the trend of individuals taking a greater and more active role in their own health care — is positive for Americans.

PHILADELPHIA — According to a new Wolters Kluwer Health survey, 80% of consumers believe the greater "consumerization" of health care — or the trend of individuals taking a greater and more active role in their own health care — is positive for Americans. Survey data suggests many Americans feel that a greater role in their care is not only good, but necessary, with 86% of consumers reporting that they feel they have to take a more proactive role in managing their own health care in order to ensure better quality of care.

December 12, 2012
WSJ: B&L exploring sale

Bausch & Lomb is actively exploring a sale that could command upward of $10 billion, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal published Tuesday.

CHICAGO — Bausch & Lomb is actively exploring a sale that could command upward of $10 billion, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal published Tuesday. 

According to the report, Bausch & Lomb has been entertaining informal inquiries since the announcement that the company may soon issue an initial public offering. If no buyer materializes, the eye care company still plans to pursue an IPO, the report noted.

December 7, 2012
Play Beverages pulls out of bankruptcy court to protect Playboy Energy Drink license

Play Beverages on Friday announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah has ruled in its favor and vacated its bankruptcy, freeing it to take legal actions to protect the product license granted for its Playboy Energy Drink.

SALT LAKE CITY — Play Beverages on Friday announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah has ruled in its favor and vacated its bankruptcy, freeing it to take legal actions to protect the product license granted for its Playboy Energy Drink.

The judge’s ruling takes Play Beverages out of an involuntary bankruptcy, enabling it to continue its action in state courts against Playboy Enterprises and others to protect its license to produce and sell Playboy Energy Drink.

November 14, 2012
Skin care brand Murad names CFO

Skin care brand Murad — which was founded by Howard Murad, a board-certified dermatologist-trained pharmacist — has named Fred Gysi as CFO.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Skin care brand Murad — which was founded by Howard Murad, a board-certified dermatologist-trained pharmacist — has named Fred Gysi as CFO.

Gysi will report to Richard Murad, general manager. In this role, Gysi will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, treasury and cash flow management, financial and marketing analysis, and strategic planning.

November 6, 2012
Target supports up-and-coming fashion designers in Canadian competition

Target is supporting up-and-coming Canadian fashion designers through a partnership with the Toronto Fashion Incubator, the company said Tuesday.

TORONTO — Target is supporting up-and-coming Canadian fashion designers through a partnership with the Toronto Fashion Incubator, the company said Tuesday.

Target announced the partnership with the incubator for the annual TFI New Labels fashion-design competition, the winner of which will receive a C$25,000 cash award and will get to have his or her exclusive collection sold in Target stores across Canada in 2014.

November 2, 2012
Walgreens setting the stage to be an entirely different retailer; new magazine just a first step in that direction

Omni-channel retailing is so yesterday. Omni-national retailing is the space where Walgreens is looking to play, and this magazine is just one of the first examples of how retailing concepts from the Old Country will be imported from across the Pond and translated for the U.S. market.

(THE NEWS: Walgreens launches new biannual magazine showcasing private label, Balance Rewards deals. For the full story, click here.)

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — Omni-channel retailing is so yesterday. Omni-national retailing is the space where Walgreens is looking to play, and this magazine is just one of the first examples of how retailing concepts from the Old Country will be imported from across the Pond and translated for the U.S. market. 

October 12, 2012
Are the final chapters of the age of big-box retailing upon us?

DSN noted that 2012 would be the year more big-box retailers committed to “going small” and, while we may hate to toot our own horn, we are going to do it anyway.

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — DSN noted that 2012 would be the year more big-box retailers committed to “going small” and, while we may hate to toot our own horn, we are going to do it anyway.

(THE NEWS: Supercenters rule, but small formats to accelerate for Walmart. For the full story, click here)

September 19, 2012
Allure, Good Housekeeping magazines recognize Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10

Vichy Laboratoires has announced that its Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10, a multitasking serum that hit shelves this year, has been named a "Beauty Breakthrough" by Allure magazine and has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

NEW YORK — Vichy Laboratoires has announced that its Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10, a multitasking serum that hit shelves this year, has been named a "Beauty Breakthrough" by Allure magazine and has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

September 12, 2012
Abbott, Men's Health Network launch 'Drive for Five' men's health awareness campaign

Abbott on Wednesday launched Drive for Five, a multifaceted, disease education and men's health awareness initiative, to encourage men to take a more proactive approach to their personal health.

NEW YORK — Abbott on Wednesday launched Drive for Five, a multifaceted, disease education and men's health awareness initiative, to encourage men to take a more proactive approach to their personal health.

September 10, 2012
Eucerin Professional Repair lotion earns Good Housekeeping Seal

Eucerin announced one of the products in its Repair line has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

NEW YORK — Eucerin announced one of the products in its Repair line has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

The brand said its Professional Repair lotion, which features an advanced formula enhanced with gluco-glycerol that moisturizes for more than 24 hours and alleviates extremely dry skin, has earned the seal, a promise to consumers that a product performs as claimed and represents a two-year, limited warranty from Good Housekeeping, which will replace or refund a product that proves to be defective within two years of purchase.

May 9, 2012
Point-of-purchase research: 76% of buying decisions still being made in store

Merchandisers angling for that impulse purchase take heart: As many as 76% of buying decisions are being made in the store, according to research published Wednesday from Point of Purchase Advertising International.

CHICAGO — Merchandisers angling for that impulse purchase take heart: As many as 76% of buying decisions are being made in the store, according to research published Wednesday from Point of Purchase Advertising International. The findings are part of POPAI's "2012 Shopper Engagement Study."

March 27, 2012
Australian beauty brand for tweens/teens to hit Ulta stores in May

The Australian skin care brand for teens and tweens, called Bellaboo, is launching at Ulta Beauty stores in May as part of the retailer’s new tween/teen beauty space.

NEW YORK — The Australian skin care brand for teens and tweens, called Bellaboo, is launching at Ulta Beauty stores in May as part of the retailer’s new tween/teen beauty space.

“It is important to Ulta Beauty that we offer appropriate choices for all of our beauty enthusiasts, regardless of age,” stated Ulta SVP merchandising Janet Taake. “Bellaboo was selected as part of Ulta Beauty’s new assortment for younger customers because of its all-natural approach and expert understanding and immersion with its tween/teen audience.”

March 8, 2012
Shop and scan with Glamour Wall

Glamour magazine, in cooperation with technology partners SpyderLynk and Buck, set up in New York City a shoppable wall stocked with beauty products that enabled consumers to buy items using their mobile phones.


Glamour magazine, in cooperation with technology partners SpyderLynk and Buck, set up in New York City a shoppable wall stocked with beauty products that enabled consumers to buy items using their mobile phones.


The Glamour Apothecary Wall, located in New York’s Meatpacking District across from the Standard Hotel, was unveiled on Feb. 15 and was open through President’s Day weekend.


February 10, 2012
Better Homes and Gardens' annual Best New Products Awards winners revealed

A household cleaner, a shampoo for kids and a cheese snack product earned top honors in a consumer-voted awards program published by Better Homes and Gardens.

NEW YORK — A household cleaner, a shampoo for kids and a cheese snack product earned top honors in a consumer-voted awards program published by Better Homes and Gardens.

January 25, 2012
Fred Meyer installs Canon large-format photo printers

More than 130 Canon ImagePrograf iPF6300 large-format photo printers now are in operation at digital photo centers in Fred Meyer stores in the Northwest, Canon announced Wednesday.

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — More than 130 Canon ImagePrograf iPF6300 large-format photo printers now are in operation at digital photo centers in Fred Meyer stores in the Northwest, Canon announced Wednesday.

The printers are designed so that consumers can print high-quality, poster-sized print collages of memorable moments.

September 21, 2011
Allure magazine hosts annual 'Best of Beauty' event in NYC

Allure magazine hosted on Sept. 14 this year's Best of Beauty event in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where more than 400 guests celebrated the 15th unveiling of the magazine's coveted beauty awards.

NEW YORK — Allure magazine hosted on Sept. 14 this year's Best of Beauty event in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where more than 400 guests celebrated the 15th unveiling of the magazine's coveted beauty awards.

The evening highlighted winners in categories ranging from makeup and skin care to fragrance and beauty tools, recognizing nearly 200 products in total.

Recognized by 65% of women across the country, the Best of Beauty seal is responsible for the sale of more than 85 million products every year.