Chain Drug Review articles from March 2002

Chain Drug Review archives from March 2002

Rite Aid disputes Moody's downgrade.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. executives say they are shocked by Moody's Investors Service's downgrading of the drug chain's debt ratings last month. "We are surprised by the downgrade in our corporate debt ratings and believe the...

Etos makes its debut in Sweden.(Stockholm drugstores are operating under the Etos banner)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... ZAANDAM, the Netherlands -- Royal Ahold NV has brought its Etos drug store format to Sweden with the opening of two test stores in Stockholm last month. A third unit is slated to debut in April. According to Etos chief executive officer...

Walgreens will change policy on tobacco sales.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Walgreen Co. has agreed to crack down on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to underage consumers after an undercover investigation found the drug chain rarely asked for identification to ensure those purchasing such...

Bush offers details on health care plan.(President George W. Bush)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... MILWAUKEE--In a speech at the Medical College of Wisconsin here last month President Bush outlined the details of his $300 billion, 10-year health care plan, saying he would overhaul Medicare, give elderly patients access to discounted drugs...

CACDS eyes rapid shifts in retailing.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- The speed of change sweeping through the Canadian retail sector is described by John Williams, president of J.C. Williams Group, retail marketing consultants, as "alarming." Driven by demographics, consumer...

Stahl succeeds Nugent as Revlon president, CEO.(Jack Stahl; Jeff Nugent)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Jack Stahl, former president and chief operating officer of Coca-Cola Co., has succeeded Jeff Nugent as president and chief executive officer of Revlon Inc. Stahl was named to head the cosmetics and beauty care supplier last...

Kumar joins Albertson's.(Shan Kumar, vice president of category marketing and planning)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... BOISE, Idaho -- Albertson's Inc. has announced that Shan Kumar will join the company as vice president of category marketing and planning. "Kumar's extensive experience with the vendor community will play a critical role as we carry out...

MSI's Hofmeister will retire in June.(Medicine Shoppe International Inc. executive vice president Ron Hofmeister)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... ST. LOUIS -- Medicine Shoppe International Inc. (MSI) executive vice president Ron Hofmeister will retire on June 30, ending a 30-year career with the drug chain. "It is only possible to succeed for three decades with the friendship and...

Kerr buys former CVS warehouse.(Kerr Drug Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... DURHAM, N.C. -- Kerr Drug has agreed to purchase a former CVS Corp. distribution facility in Henderson, N.C. The acquisition of the warehouse, which is larger and more technologically equipped than its current facility, signals that the...

Electronic cards help spur gift sales at Kinney.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. -- A switch from paper certificates to electronic gift cards at Kinney Drugs has substantially bolstered the chain's sales of gift certificates. After launching the electronic cards before the holiday season Kinney doubled...

Drugstore.com marks its third anniversary.(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- The Internet pharmacy drugstore.com marked its third anniversary last month, celebrating with a series of special promotions and a sweepstakes. "Our mission began three years ago to build a business that would help...

Rite Aid adds Golleher to its board of directors.(George Golleher)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- George Golleher has been elected to Rite Aid Corp.'s board of directors, bringing the board's membership to nine. Golleher is a business consultant and private equity investor with 28 years of experience in the southern...

A&P elevates Metzger.(John Metzger senior vice president and chief information officer)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P has named John Metzger senior vice president and chief information officer. He will be responsible for leading the information services organization in support of the supermarket and food/drug combination store...

Boots to expand O-T-C subsidiary. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NOTTINGHAM, England -- The Boots Co. has announced its intention to make its Boots Healthcare International (BHI) subsidiary one of the top 10 over-the-counter drug manufacturers worldwide. BHI -- now the No. 12 O-T-C supplier -- will...

TechRx systems to comply with HIPAA standards. (Supplier News).(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... CORAOPOLIS, Pa. -- TechRx Inc. has announced that it is developing upgrades for all of its retail pharmacy systems to help pharmacy operators comply with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)...

Maybelline taps Nosek. (Supplier News).(Maybelline-Garnier names John Nosek VP of Sales)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Maybelline-Garnier has appointed John Nosek vice president of sales. "He brings a unique talent and experience base to Maybelline-Garnier," says general manager Karen Fondu. "His distinctive perspective and strategic direction...

McNally joins Del as a senior VP. (Supplier News).(Del Laboratories names Brian McNally as VP of sales)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Del Laboratories Inc. has added Brian McNally to its senior sales management team. McNally joins the beauty care supplier as senior vice president of sales for its drug chain group. He will report to Harvey Alstodt,...

FLAVORx helps medicines go down more easily. (Supplier News).(medical flavoring system)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... BETHESDA, Md. -- Many children have trouble taking medicine, and FLAVOBx, a medical flavoring system, offers parents an option to help them make their children's medications go down more easily. Pharmacists using FLAVORx, which is made by...

Del, Glamour honor Best of You. (Supplier News).(Del Laboratories Inc., Glamour magazine announce award recipients)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Del Laboratories Inc., maker of the Sally Hansen nail care brand, and Conde Nast Publications Inc.'s Glamour magazine have announced the winners of their second annual "Best of You" contest. The competition provides an...

SDM net up 42% in debut as publicly traded company. (Business).(Shoppers Drug Mart earnings for fiscal year 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... NORTH YORK, Ontario -- Making its debut as a publicly owned company, franchiser Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) parlayed strong fourth quarter operating results and a lower effective tax rate into a double-digit increase in net profits for fiscal...

Phar-Mor in the red as sales plummet. (Business).(2nd-quarter earnings report)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Phar-Mor Inc., which shed nearly half of its stores in connection with its Chapter 11 reorganization, reported a steep downturn in sales and depressed operating results for the 13 weeks ended December 29. The...

AmerisourceBergen posts impressive results. (Business).(1st-quarter earnings)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- In its first complete quarter as a combined entity AmerisourceBergen Corp. registered major gains in revenues and earnings, as well as double-digit growth in historical operating results, during the three months ended...

Survival of Kmart, Revlon critical to mass retailing. (My Turn).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK Though the New Year is less than three months old, it has already been marked by two events of potentially chilling consequence. The first is the Chapter 11 filing by Kmart, the second the recently announced change at Revlon's...

Market forces reshape chain drug stores. (My Turn).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... The forces of the marketplace are gradually but inexorably reshaping the chain drug store business, and the industry that serves the consumers of the mid-21st century could in many respects be very different from the one that serves their...

Chains, suppliers ride digital wave. (Photography).(photography services for digital cameras)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK--With photography and photoprocessing having firmly established themselves as key components of chain drug stores' front-end operations, retailers and suppliers are turning their attention to the business' next wave -- digital...

Photo market's power isn't lost on retailers. (Photography).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- For most chain drug retailers photography plays as important a role in the front-end business as cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs. "Historically, drug chains have been known as a destination for photo-related services and...

Speed, versatility watchwords in processing. (Photography).(photofinishing)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- The ability to deliver pictures quickly and in a variety of formats is critical for chain drug retailers looking to make a name for themselves in photofinishing, industry experts say. The need for speed is being met by the...

London committed to staying on cutting edge. (Photography).(London Drugs' photography services)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- While countless drug chains across North America are prospering in the photography business, few have committed themselves as deeply as London Drugs. "We've been doing photo for years," says Wynne Powell,...

Teens big force in beauty care. (Cosmetics! Nails! Skin! Bath! Hair!).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... Teenagers spend a lot of money. Not only that, they greatly influence the way their families spend money. The charts on this page, which incorporate consumer panel data collected by Information Resources Inc. (IRI), illustrate the impact...

Connecting with teens via net. (Cosmetics! Nails! Skin! Bath! Hair!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Today's teenagers have grown up with computers and the Internet. Recent estimates suggest that more than 70% of households with a teen at home also have a personal computer, and about 15% of teens have a PC in their bedroom. So it is not...

Playing to teen power. (Cosmetics! Nails! Skin! Bath! Hair!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... In recent years there has been a sea change in the way that chain drug retailers and other mass merchants view the teen market. The ambivalence that many once felt about catering to teenagers has been succeeded by a desire to satisfy the needs...

A good tool for lifting margins. (Private Label).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Private label products now account for more than 11% of dollar sales and almost 13% of unit sales in drug stores, as chain drug retailers are increasingly turning to store brands to boost front-end profit margins. The leading...

PL sales retain momentum in drug channel. (Private Label).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Private label sales have never been better in the drug channel, with a number of categories registering impressive gains. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), dollar sales of private label merchandise rose 5% in drug...

Impact of consolidation eyed. (Private Label).(store brand suppliers )(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- In response to a decade of retail consolidation, it is now imperative that store brand suppliers employ innovative measures to survive in the new economic environment, according to a recently released report by the Private Label...

PLMA to assess industry at crossroads. (Private Label).(Private Label Manufacturers Association )
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- With unemployment on the rise and the United States in the midst of a recession, the booming private label industry is now at a crossroads. Analysts are mixed on the effects of a weak economy on the category. While some equate...

Trendy teens on cutting edge. (Cosmetics! Nails! Skin! Bath! Hair!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Almost 24 million strong, teenagers are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, and their life experience so far has left them with an outlook on the world that, in most cases, differs greatly from that of their parents. ...

Color is cool in cosmetics. (Teens!).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... Makeup is a key part of nearly every teenage girl's beauty care regimen, representing more than just a way of enhancing her appearance. For many teens makeup is being employed as a way to express their individuality and display their moods...

Cosmetics let teens sparkle, shine. (Teens!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Teens want cosmetics that deliver trendy looks, and they also want fun and excitement. A number of vendors have stepped up with products that meet all of these needs, and they are ringing up strong sales as a result. Caboodles...

Nails make fashion statement. (Teens!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Teens, always important nail care consumers, have seen their influence on the category rise in recent years. That is partly because older women have been less active buyers of these products. Many working women have decided they lack the...

Skin forever young, beautiful. (Teens!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Skin care continues to be a vital part of the beauty care regimen of teenagers. Acne and other skin blemishes have long been a major blight in the life of many teens, making a stressful stage of life even more so. Consequently, acne...

Bath/body thrives on new, innovative. (Teens!).
March 4, 2002... Teenagers have been a major driver of the growth enjoyed by the bath and body category during the last few years. And while the overall segment has cooled somewhat recently, teens continue to be enthusiastic purchasers, characterized by their...

Hair a la mode. (Teens!).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... Hair care remains one of the most important segments in the health and beauty aids category for teenagers, who are demonstrating an ongoing willingness to experiment with different looks and styles. "Teens, especially girls, are very...

Switch products could provide needed jolt. (Cough/Cold).(some prescription allergy medications may become over-the-counter)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... WASHINGTON -- The over-the-counter cough/cold/allergy category could soon experience a major transformation if several prescription allergy medications make the switch to O-T-C status. And most participants in the product segment would...

Innovation creates new niches in market. (Cough/Cold).(over-the-counter)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Products that debuted in the latter half of 2001 or that are only starting to reach drug store shelves this year could help revitalize the over-the-counter cough/cold category. Last month the Health Care Products division of...

Retailers do their part to fuel cough/cold sales. (Cough/Cold).(over-the-counter )(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- CVS Corp. is boosting sales in its over-the-counter cough/cold departments through its "Extra Bucks" campaign. Other chain drug retailers are employing a variety of similar methods to increase category sales. The CVS...

Medications for children a bright spot. (Cough/Cold).(drug stores doing well selling cold remedies)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Children's products in the over-the-counter cough/cold category have been a bright spot for many pharmacy retailers, including Lewis Drugs. "We've done pretty well with PediaCare [from Pharmacia Consumer Healthcare] and other...

Finding untapped opportunities. (Cough/Cold).(drug stores will do well to offer innovative cold remedies)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Manufacturers and retailers alike are relying on innovative techniques to build sales in the over-the-counter cough/cold category. Rick Swalwell, vice president of marketing and communications at Medicap Pharmacies, points to...

CHPA questions study. (Cough/Cold).(Consumer Healthcare Products Association criticizes British study of over-the-counter cold remedies)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... WASHINGTON -- The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is criticizing a report released last month in the British Medical Journal in which scientists claim minimal evidence exists that over-the-counter syrups cure coughs. The...

Key to driving sales: Location, location, location. (Homeopathy).(homeopathic remedies need to be displayed with other products in drug stores, not in separate section)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Location is the key to the successful merchandising of homeopathic remedies in chain drug stores, according to the leading suppliers in the category. "The more savvy retailers slot homeopathic items next to their regular...

Study tracks preferences of female patients. (Women's Health).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... SKILLMAN, N.J.--Chain drug pharmacists may want to alter their approach to female patients in light of a new survey commissioned by Johnson & Johnsons Personal Products Co. Conducted in conjunction with the launch of Personal Products'...

CVS hones women's health effort. (Women's Health).(CVS Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp.'s health information program for women is a work in progress, according to chairman, president and chief executive officer Tom Ryan. The initiative, called Healthy Women, is evolving, Ryan said last month...

New ovulation predictor to debut. (Women's Health).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. -- A device that predicts ovulation based on saliva observation may soon be available in chain drug stores. Manufacturer TCI Optics, an international optics firm, is negotiating with large medical suppliers to find a...

Battle of malt beverages invigorates beer market. (Consumables).
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- The race is on to brew America's most popular "malternative," and chain drug retailers are applauding the competition. Most recently Anheuser-Busch Inc. launched its Bacardi Silver flavored malt beverage in partnership with...

Chains tout traditional beer brands. (Consumables).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Traditional brews drive the beer category at chain drug stores, say category managers. Anheuser-Busch Inc.'s Budweiser leads the category in Brooks Pharmacy's New England market, according to Matt Kirk, the chain's senior...

Study: Cereal can aid weight control. (Consumables).(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- A newly discovered attribute of breakfast cereal makes the products ideal for the food mix in chain drug stores, retailers say. Studies that assert that eating cereal promotes weight control positions the products to fit...

Consumers are flocking to light beer. (Consumables).(sales data for 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- Beer drinkers who shop chain drug stores are watching their weight. That much is evident from last year's beer sales figures tracked by Information Resources Inc., which show drug store volume gains of at least 4% for seven...

Duane Reade ups efforts in grocery. (Consumables).(will add food items in stores in outlying parts of New York metropolitan area)(Brief Article)
March 4, 2002... NEW YORK -- While other drug chains have given consumables more prominence in recent years, Duane Reade has struggled to find a place for groceries because of its relatively small stores. But that is changing as the retailer expands outside...

Bush resurrects plan for drug discount card.(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... WASHINGTON -- A revised Medicare discount drug card plan from the Bush administration may still lack legal standing, according to executives at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS "remains concerned that the Centers for...

Roath exit spurs shifts at Longs.(Steve Roath resigns as CEO of Longs Drug Stores)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Shaking up its management and operations, Longs Drug Stores named an interim head following the resignation of president and chief executive officer Steve Roath while issuing a five-point plan for reinvigorating sales...

Navarro combines class with mass in beauty care.(Navarro Discount Pharmacies in south Florida)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... MIAMI -- The dazzling new fragrance department at Navarro Discount Pharmacies has firmly placed the south Florida chain drugstore operator in the vanguard of the trade class' beauty care business. "Since we've upgraded our fragrance...

Simon resigns as CEO and president of CACDS.(Monika Simon)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... TORONTO -- Monika Simon has announced her retirement after more than four years as president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores. A search committee has been formed to find a successor. "When I look...

CVS' fields always puts customers first.(Christine Fields, manager of the CVS Corp. drug store at 5101 Duke St. Alexandria, VA)
March 18, 2002... Editor's note: This is the first in an occasional series on store managers, pharmacists and other front-line personnel in the chain pharmacy industry. ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- For Christine Fields, manager of the CVS Corp. drug store at 5101...

McKesson.(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... McKesson Corp. is using savvy marketing, cutting-edge technology and a close working relationship with its customers to stay at the top of the drug wholesaling business. Starting on page 21 Chain Drug Review takes an in-depth look at...

Rite Aid amends $1.9 billion credit facility.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 18, 2002... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. has amended its $1.9 billion credit facility, allowing the drug chain to issue senior secured notes as the final payment to settle a class-action lawsuit against the company. Under the settlement agreement...

Kmart attempts to reposition itself.(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... TROY, Mich. -- In the month and a half since it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Kmart Corp. has taken steps to reposition itself and regain some of the market share it has lost to its two biggest rivals -- WalMart Stores Inc. and...

Halatsis is new exec VP, CFO at SDM.(George Halatsis at Shoppers Drug Mart)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... NORTH YORK, Ontario -- George Halatsis has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). Halatsis had been executive vice president and chief financial officer of Inco Ltd. Prior to joining...

2002 sales scoreboard.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 18, 2002... February 2002 vol.: $9.80 bil. Gain vs. February 2001: 8.1% Same-store increase: 6.5% YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS Dollar vol.: $19.77 bil. Gain vs. 2001: 7.9% Same-store increase: 6.3% Source: Racher Press research.

Medicap continues to generate 'steady growth'.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 18, 2002... DES MOINES, Iowa -- Medicap Pharmacies has posted record sales of more than $320 million for the calender year 2001, representing a 20.3% increase over the preceding year. The company also generated a same-store sales increase of 15.3% for...

A&P tabs Culligan president.(Elizabeth Culligan)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... MONTVALE, N.J.--Elizabeth Culligan has been appointed president and chief operating officer of A&P. She had been executive vice president of the supermarket and food/drug combination store operator. Culligan joined the company in January...

Lilly offers help to needy seniors. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... WASHINGTON--Eli Lilly and Co. is launching LillyAnswers, a program it says will provide millions of Medicare beneficiaries access to the pharmaceutical company's portfolio of products for such conditions as diabetes, depression, osteoporosis...

Jorndt joins Kellogg board. (Supplier News).(Dan Jorndt, chairman of Walgreen Co.)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- Kellogg Co. has named Dan Jorndt, chairman of Walgreen Co., to its board of directors. "Jorndt will be a valuable addition to our board with his many years of Walgreens management experience," comments Carlos...

Ansell unveils new ads for LifeStyles condoms. (Supplier News).(Ansell Healthcare)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... RED BANK, N.J. -- Ansell Healthcare Inc., maker of LifeStyles condoms, has launched a new ad campaign for the line with the theme "LifeStyles. It feels right." The campaign is aimed at couples and emphasizes positive relationships, moving...

CEO analyzes Gillette's progress. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 18, 2002... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Gillette Co. is poised to start "realizing its goal to deliver consistent earnings growth that will result in top-tier performance over time," chairman and chief executive officer James Kilts said here at the recent annual...

Del's net more than doubles. (Supplier News).(Del Laboratories Inc. earnings report)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 18, 2002... UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Del Laboratories Inc. saw net income more than double on solid sales growth during the quarter and year ended December 31. Net income for the 12 months skyrocketed 107.6% to $9.8 million from $4.72 million in 2000 on a...

Hershey implements new strategic direction. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... HERSHEY, Pa. -- Hershey Foods Corp. will launch several products in 2002 in an attempt to boost year-round candy sales, according to chairman, president and chief executive officer Richard Lenny. In the second quarter the company will offer...

Paul Nunnari, Vice President of J&J Sales and Logistics Co. (Newsmakers).(Johnson and Johnson)(Interview)
March 18, 2002... NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Since its inception in 1887 Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has recognized the importance of its business partners. The company, whose 190 operating units make it the most comprehensive health care product supplier in the...

Magic American Corp. (Product Pipeline).(introduces Goo Gone Spray Gel)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Magic American Corp., manufacturer and distributor of home care products, has introduced GOO GONE SPRAY GEL. Containing natural citrus oils, the new gel features a thick, drip-free consistency. Magic American says Goo Gone Spray Gel removes...

Walt Disney Home Entertainment. (Product Pipeline).(Peter Pan special edition introduced)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Buena Vista Home Entertainment's Walt Disney Home Entertainment has released the PETER PAN SPECIAL EDITION, a fully restored version of the film with never-before-seen bonus features. It is available on DVD and VHS. Other recent releases from...

Beiersdorf USA. (Product Pipeline).(launches the Curad Travel First Aid Kit)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Beiersdorf USA has introduced the CURAD TRAVEL FIRST AID KIT. The new portable, compact kit provides 30 first aid products, including adhesive bandages, tweezers, burn ointment, motion sickness tablets, gauze and alcohol swabs, in a convenient...

Scripto Tokai Corp. (Product Pipeline).(new ballpoint pen)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Scripto Tokai Corp. has introduced the GIGA 1.6 mm ballpoint pen to provide extra-smooth writing with broad, bold strokes. The Giga pen features a transparent barrel design and a comfort grip. In addition, Scripto will introduce its GIGA 2K,...

Warner Home Video. (Product Pipeline).(new Bright Kids Collection home videos)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Warner Home Video will release several new titles in its WARNER BRIGHT KIDS COLLECTION on March 26. The new Bright Kids Collection includes educational videos and DVDs on a variety of subjects, ranging from classical music to the different...

Bright Lights Candle Co. (Product Pipeline).(new Palm Wax candles)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Bright Lights Candle Co. has introduced PALM WAX CANDLES. The new candles are 100% pure palm wax with all the impurities removed. They are made from the same palm wax found in hand lotions, shampoos and cosmetics. Unlike paraffin candles, Palm...

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. (Product Pipeline).(introduces Benefiber)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Novartis Consumer Health Inc. has launched BENEFIBER, an all-natural powder fiber supplement that dissolves completely, has no taste or grit, and is undetectable when mixed with liquid or soft food. A serving of Benefiber can easily be added to...

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. (Product Pipeline).(Shirley Temple films on DVD)(Brief Article)
March 18, 2002... Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has released several of Shirley Temple's classic films on DVD, including such titles as BRIGHT EYES, DIMPLES and HEIDI. Originally released in black-and-white, each DVD comes with black-and-white or...