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MADISON, Wis. — An over-the-counter herbal supplement believed to improve immunity function has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health released Monday.

The study, published in this month's Annals of Internal Medicine, found that echinacea reduced the duration of the cold by seven to 10 hours. Bruce Barrett, lead researcher and associated professor of family medicine suggested that was not considered a significant decrease.

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Kohl's has announced plans to expand its Simply Vera Vera Wang collection into cosmetics in spring 2012 in Kohl's stores nationwide and online at Kohls.com.

First licensed by a subsidiary of Vera Wang Group to Kohl's in 2006, the Simply Vera Vera Wang lifestyle collection also includes apparel, intimates and sleepwear, handbags, leather accessories, jewelry, footwear, bedding and bath.

MINONG, Wis. Jack Link's Matador beef jerky is beefing up its marketing with its new Stick It campaign.

With momentum and awareness continuing to build for the brand, Matador's new campaign invites even more meat stick lovers to experience the bold and spicy flavor of Matador snack sticks for themselves, with the belief that once they try Matador they'll never go back.

Matador recently launched its newest beef jerky product, the flamin' hot stick, which now is available at stores nationwide.

MINONG, Wis. Jack Link's Matador brand is amplifying its meat snack lineup with a flamin' hot variety.

New Matador flamin' hot stick combines Matador's original beef jerky with a hot and spicy kick, the company said. Within one year, the Matador brand has introduced three stick flavors and four jerky flavors.

The new Matador flamin' hot stick is available in a 1-oz. package for $1.29.

MINONG, Wis. Jack Link's beef jerky is celebrating hunting season with limited-edition packaging for its products.

Jack Link's 2-oz. original and teriyaki beef varieties will feature Realtree Camo patterns and a blaze-orange color.

The new packaging hit retail in August and will remain in stores through December.

MADISON, Wis. Lunchables is getting more wholesome with new varieties that aim to keep kids healthy.

The line expansion includes the introduction of two new varieties: chicken strips made with 100% white meat chicken, and chicken and American sub sandwich, which features rotisserie seasoned chicken and bread made with 8 g of whole grain. Both products are good sources of protein and calcium and join the Lunchables-with-water roster introduced last year that offers quality meats, cheeses and spring water, the company said.

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. Stillwater Medical Group opened here earlier this month its second retail clinic inside a Walmart store.

The newest clinic at Walmart opened its doors on July 8 and marks its second clinic location. The first location opened in December 2009 at the Walmart in Oak Park Heights, Minn.

FRANKLIN, Wis. —What do Sandra Bullock, Tobey Maguire, Meryl Streep and Bill Paxton all have in common? Three things—they’ve all been nominated for Golden Globe Awards, they’ve all starred in movies with Kevin Bacon and while they’re in the Golden Globe green room, they’ll all be sporting Carma Labs’ Carmex lip balm products.

NEW YORK It isn’t often that one of America’s premier retail companies finds itself the subject of a determined battle for management control by a disgruntled shareholder. That’s especially true for a retail giant with an enviable track record, a highly regarded management team and a resoundingly successful niche strategy.