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August 17, 2012
ReportersNotebook — General Merchandise, 8/27/12

Energizer is showcasing the company’s new Light Fusion Technology line.

SUPPLIER NEWS — Energizer is showcasing the company’s new Light Fusion Technology line. Sparked by consumer demand for more versatility, flexibility, durability and overall performance from their flashlights and lanterns, Light Fusion Technology lights transmit light throughout slim acrylic panels manufactured through a laser-etching process. The result is clean, uniform light and a more compact form for easier packing and carrying, Energizer said.

July 27, 2012
Save-A-Lot launches road trip marketing campaign

Save-A-Lot, a hard-discount, limited-assortment grocery chain and a wholly owned subsidiary of Supervalu, kicked off its 2012 Fuel Your Family Road Trip in Orlando to raise awareness of Save-A-Lot stores as the go-to destination for affordable food.

ST. LOUIS — Save-A-Lot, a hard-discount, limited-assortment grocery chain and a wholly owned subsidiary of Supervalu, kicked off its 2012 Fuel Your Family Road Trip in Orlando to raise awareness of Save-A-Lot stores as the go-to destination for affordable food.

April 13, 2012
Career drivers target of health programs

Several health-and-wellness programs targeting professional drivers have been gaining traction in the past few months. And for the consumer packaged goods industry, professional drivers represent a crucial cog in the whole supply chain.

Several health-and-wellness programs targeting professional drivers have been gaining traction in the past few months. And for the consumer packaged goods industry, professional drivers represent a crucial cog in the whole supply chain. But it’s a cog that happens to be heavily indexed across many chronic disease states (e.g., obesity, diabetes, heart health) — and for a simple reason. There just aren’t that many healthy choices for those drivers putting the hammer down on the big road.


March 12, 2012
Got2b develops new texturing powder for perfectly tousled locks

Styling brand Göt2b has introduced its new Göt2b Powder’ful Back 2 Bed Texture powder, a styling powder that promises to deliver just-rolled-out-of-bed, perfectly tousled locks.

IRVINE, Caif. — Styling brand Göt2b has introduced its new Göt2b Powder’ful Back 2 Bed Texture powder, a styling powder that promises to deliver just-rolled-out-of-bed, perfectly tousled locks.
 
The new product comes on the heels of the release of Göt2b Powder’ful volumizing styling powder. The new weightless texturizing powder is designed to create an effortlessly natural, tousled look in 10 seconds flat. The powder delivers flexible control and a satin matte finish.
 

September 21, 2011
Sister Schubert's introduces soft pretzel rolls, mini baguettes

Sister Schubert's has boosted its line with the addition of two new restaurant favorites that can be enjoyed at home.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sister Schubert's has boosted its line with the addition of two new restaurant favorites that can be enjoyed at home.

The brand said that its soft pretzel rolls and mini baguettes feature a homemade taste, as well as convenience, baking in 7 minutes.

Sister Schubert's soft pretzel rolls and mini baguettes come in 6-count bags and are available in the grocers' frozen section for a suggested retail price of $3.79.

June 15, 2011
M&M's is off to the races with new promotion

M&M's has revved up its partnership with NASCAR through a new promotion.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — M&M's has revved up its partnership with NASCAR through a new promotion.

March 3, 2011
Rising gas prices not only factor driving supply chain costs

The National Retail Federation warned federal transportation officials that transportation costs would increase by up to 20% in some cases if a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day goes into effect.

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation warned federal transportation officials that transportation costs would increase by up to 20% in some cases if a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day goes into effect.

In addition to dramatically increasing costs, the safety proposal also would make highways a little less safe for the general public by putting more trucks on the road during the most congested hours, the NRF argued.

February 16, 2011
Runway models get stylized with Göt2b Rockin’ It line

Models that hit the runway for the Z Spoke Zac Posen show during New York Fashion Week had their tresses styled with Göt2b products, thanks to celebrity stylist Larry Sims.

NEW YORK — Models that hit the runway for the Z Spoke Zac Posen show during New York Fashion Week had their tresses styled with Göt2b products, thanks to celebrity stylist Larry Sims.

February 11, 2011
Navarro implements SunPass machines at 20 stores

Navarro Discount Pharmacies announced on Friday that 20 of its store locations throughout Miami-Dade now feature a SunPass machine, where drivers can buy and activate a SunPass for immediate use. The move comes just prior to all-electronic tolling taking effect in Miami-Dade on Feb. 19.

MIAMI — Navarro Discount Pharmacies announced on Friday that 20 of its store locations throughout Miami-Dade now feature a SunPass machine, where drivers can buy and activate a SunPass for immediate use. The move comes just prior to all-electronic tolling taking effect in Miami-Dade on Feb. 19.

The "Touch-n-Buy" machines also enable customers to pay Florida Department of Transportation documents, such as citations and late notices.