Chain Drug Review articles from September 2008

Chain Drug Review archives from September 2008

New day dawns at Rite Aid.(News)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BALTIMORE -- Rite Aid Corp. convened its annual trade show here two weeks ago. Against all expectations and probabilities, despite all forecasts, the event was by all accounts the most impressive, exciting,...

Two stellar chief execs speak out.(My Turn)(CVS Caremark Corp. mergers with Longs Drug Stores )
September 1, 2008... Here are some of the comments CVS Caremark Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Tom Ryan made on a recent conference call following the announcement of the intended acquisition of Longs Drug Stores by CVS: "We entered southern...

Mastrian brings illustrious chain drug career to close.(News)(Jim Mastrian)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Closing out a career in chain drug retailing that has spanned more than four decades, Jim Mastrian has retired as special adviser on corporate strategy at Rite Aid Corp. An architect of Rite Aid's acquisition and...

CVS readies beauty format.(News)(CVS Caremark Corp.)
September 1, 2008... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Continuing to expand the horizons of chain drug retailing, CVS Caremark Corp. this year will debut a high-end beauty format. Called Beauty 360, the concept will debut in the Northeast by the end of December, with a...

NACDS raises the flag for retail Rx industry.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN DIEGO -- Optimistic over the future yet realistic about the challenges that await, National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson urged attendees at the NACDS...

Medi-Cal cuts put on hold.(News)
September 1, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge last month ordered a temporary halt in the state's 10% reduction in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, saying that state lawmakers passed the measure without considering the impact the cuts would have on the healthcare...

Dissenting view on CVS/Longs deal heard.(News)(Longs Drug Stores Corp.)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Two of the largest shareholders at Longs Drug Stores say they think CVS Caremark Corp.'s takeover offer does not reflect the full value of the company. Despite the 32% premium CVS Caremark is willing to pay Longs shareholders,...

Armbuster takes reins at Navarro.(News)(Navarro Discount Pharmacies appointed Lee Armbuster)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... MIAMI -- Navarro Discount Pharmacies has named Lee Armbuster its new chief executive officer, replacing Marcio Cabrera. Earlier this year Armbuster came to Navarro as its chief operating officer. An industry veteran, Armbuster was...

CMS gives Part D high marks.(News)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The Medicare prescription benefit program is working, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). As the Medicare Part D program enters its fourth year, CMS says beneficiary satisfaction rates are high,...

Lalla takes on key lob at Katz.(News)(Ron Lalla)(Katz Group Canada Ltd.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Katz Group Canada Ltd./Rexall has appointed Ron Lalla to the newly created position of business transformation leader and chief technology officer. Lalla joins Katz Group Canada from...

Cal. pedigree rule to be delayed.(News)(California, United States)
September 1, 2008... SAN DIEGO -- Chain drug retailers and their partners in the pharmaceutical supply chain could be granted four additional years to create an electronic tracking system for prescription drugs in California. State legislators have passed a...

Pharmasave gets a little greener.(News)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Pharmasave Drugs is replacing all of its plastic checkout bags with biodegradable and recyclable alternatives. The program--the first among Canadian pharmacies--began during the week of July 21 at all 400...

Sales of supplements to surge.(Supplier News)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- The downturn in the economy will have little effect on the sale of nutritional supplements, a new study from Packaged Facts Inc. shows. According to the study, "Nutritional Supplements in the U.S.," the market for vitamins,...

Pankow, who ran brokerage, dies.(Supplier News)(Peter Pankow)(Pankow Associates)(Obituary)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- Peter Pankow, who built his home-based sales agency into one of the industry's largest brokers, died last month at his home here. He was 88. Pankow and his partner Allen Hirschfield started what would eventually become...

Energizer extends battery line.(Supplier News)(Energizer Holdings Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ST. LOUIS -- Energizer Holdings Inc. has introduced a new line of lithium batteries for high-drain devices and a line of mercury-free hearing aid batteries. Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries are designed for...

Kellogg strengthens management team.(Supplier News)
September 1, 2008... BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- John Bryant has been promoted to chief operating officer of Kellogg Co. The company also announced a number of other promotions. Bryant had been executive vice president, chief financial officer and president of...

Gurka named VP at Garcoa.(Supplier News)(Dennis Gurka)(Garcoa Labs)(vice president)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... CALABASAS, Calif. -- Dennis Gurka, a 20-year veteran of the health and beauty care business, has joined Garcoa Labs as vice president of marketing and sales. One of the largest full-line, private label personal care suppliers in the...

Airborne reaches settlement with FTC.(Supplier News)(United States. Federal Trade Commission)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... WASHINGTON -- Airborne Inc. has settled a false advertising complaint by adding $6.5 million to funds it agreed to pay following a related class-action lawsuit. Under the settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, consumers who bought...

Duane Reade stays on the right track.(Business)(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Steady sales growth, positive gross margin trends and the reduction of some expense categories enabled Duane Reade Inc. to make continued progress in reducing its net and operating losses while growing adjusted FIFO EBITDA by double...

Outlook for fiscal '08 tweaked.(Business)(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- After posting solid improvement for the quarter and the first half, Duane Reade's management reaffirmed its prior fiscal 2008 guidance for adjusted FIFO EBITDA in a range of $90 million to $95 million, but lowered its target for net...

Despite 10% earnings gain, Supervalu is cautious.(Business)(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 rose almost 10% at Supervalu Inc., but continued sales weakness in its retail food segment, the company's largest business, prompted management to revise its full-year earnings...

Earnings projections for year are scaled back.(Business)(revenue report)(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Despite a healthy jump in first quarter earnings, Supervalu trimmed its fiscal 2009 earnings guidance, citing weaker consumer spending and skyrocketing energy costs. The company's share price consequently hit a 52-week low of...

McKesson profits flat while sales advance 8.9%.(Business)(revenue report)(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... SAN FRANCISCO -- Weaker operating results at its Technology Solutions segment diluted an impressive outing by the core pharmaceutical distribution business and kept bottom-line growth essentially unchanged at McKesson Corp. in the first quarter...

Results improving at drugstore.com.(Business)(Financial report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Drugstore.com, inc. recorded double-digit growth in sales and adjusted EBITDA, as well as a narrower net loss for the three months ended June 29. The Internet retailer pared its second quarter deficit by 24.6% to $2.27...

Despite gains, test of Rx is just beginning.(My Turn)
September 1, 2008... The considerable distance traveled by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the industry it represents during the past 12 months came into sharp focus at the recent NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference in San Diego. Having...

The beauty care equation.(THE MARKET)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Chain drug retailers not only are holding their own against competition in mass beauty but are actually gaining ground, for a number of reasons. From skin care to color cosmetics to hair care, the...

Drug chains ready new store formats.(THE MARKET)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- While it might seem counterintuitive, sales of prestige beauty items are performing better in a struggling economy than mass market lines, and chain drug retailers have noticed. With that in mind, not only are drug stores...

Retail innovation.(the market)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The boundaries of skin care merchandising continue to be extended with innovative concepts and products from North American chain drug retailers. Canada's Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM), for example, this fall will...

Healthy, beautiful skin is a necessity.(the market)
September 1, 2008... The sliding economy may make some beauty categories expendable, but skin care is not among them. "When it comes to the pursuit of youthful skin, there's no sacrificing," says one chain drug category manager. "Women may be willing to give...

Consumers get some pointers.(the market)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Rite Aid Corp. and CVS Caremark Corp. have done their part this summer to educate consumers about skin cancer prevention. Rite Aid and the Skin Cancer Foundation partnered to raise awareness about skin cancer and to offer free information...

Aging process impacts skin care needs of women.(the market)
September 1, 2008... A woman's skin care needs change as she moves through life. Experts have made a number of suggestions on the steps a woman can take at different points in her life to ensure that her skin remains vital and healthy. Among the more...

Segmentation will continue to accelerate.(the market)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Skin care is already a very segmented category, and if trends in the upscale side of the business are any indication, mass market skin care is about to become even more segmented. Recently, for instance, two suppliers unveiled skin care...

Beauty heavyweight sets ambitious agenda.(the market)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Although the skin care sector in mass market outlets is already crowded with dozens of players across a wide variety of segments, Coty Inc. feels there is always room for one more. The company has big plans for its line, executives say....

There's progress in fight against signs of aging.(facial)
September 1, 2008... No beauty category is hotter than facial skin care. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), dollar sales of facial antiaging products in drug stores rose 10.2% for the 12 months ended July 13, while sales of facial cleansers rose...

Exclusive lines now a priority at drug chains.(facial)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... With the lure of hefty margins associated with exclusive items, an increasing number of chain drug retailers are offering proprietary lines in face and skin care to their beauty shoppers. For instance, CVS Caremark Corp. is now carrying...

Genetics may be at root of one problem.(facial)(Survey)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Rosacea, a chronic disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans, may be linked to genetics, according to a recent survey by the National Rosacea Society. The survey reveals that more than half of the rosacea...

Drug stores in an enviable position.(facial)
September 1, 2008... As the population ages, antiaging products steadily grow in demand. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Older Americans are more affluent than the general population, and the fact that the over-50 population in the United States is growing by 2.5%...

Men get their due.(hand & body)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Because of subtle differences in the makeup of men's and women's skin, suppliers have created a lucrative niche with skin care items formulated specifically for men. One of the most active skin care companies in...

Science keeps things moving ahead.(hand & body)
September 1, 2008... The hand and body segment of the skin care market continues to be driven by intense research and product innovation. Suppliers in the segment regularly incorporate the latest skin-nourishing ingredients into their formulations to meet the...

Environmental damage responsible for much premature aging of skin.(hand & body)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... While consumers spend millions of dollars and countless hours tending to their faces, all but about 4% of the skin covering one's body is elsewhere. And that skin is equally susceptible to damage from aging or the elements, marketers say. ...

Promos do the trick.(hand & body)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hand and body lotions have become an anchor for the skin and beauty care assortments of chain drug retailers. The segment has therefore emerged as one of the most highly promoted areas of skin care, with...

Beauty advisers make a difference.(hand & body)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... As chain drug stores continue to enhance their skin care selections with more upscale products, on-site beauty advisers are playing a more prominent role in drawing shoppers into these departments. Research has shown that educating...

Organic poised to be next big thing.(natural/organic)
September 1, 2008... Until recently, sales of organic skin care products were mostly limited to specialty stores. While the natural side of skin care has already become widespread across a variety of channels, organic skin care is just on the verge of going...

Natural alternatives.(natural/organic)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Because an increasing number of consumers are finding that some of the perennial mass market skin care brands have an adverse effect on their skin, demand has grown for products formulated solely with natural and...

Right ingredients are a must.(natural/organic)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Organic and natural skin care products are not only more healthful but also more effective than those formulated without natural or organic ingredients, those in the industry say, adding that this is especially true of organics. Marketers...

Where health, beauty come together.(therapeutic)
September 1, 2008... Therapeutic skin care products are ideal for the chain drug mix because they clearly combine elements of health and beauty aids. Products for dry skin, acne or scars serve as treatments for skin problems while also enhancing one's...

Therapeutic, natural aren't mutually exclusive.(therapeutic)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Natural products are all the rage in the therapeutic skin care segment, according to retailers and suppliers. "That whole natural category is exploding," says Scott Gorley, president of Perfecta Products Inc., manufacturer of Zim's Crack...

Skin exams touted.(therapeutic)(Neutrogena Partnership )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Actress Malin Akerman has been tapped by the Neutrogena Partnership for Skin Health to educate consumers in a viral video about self-examination for skin cancer detection. The video, starring Akerman, shows a...

Acne sufferers have viable options at their disposal.(therapeutic)
September 1, 2008... Consumers of acne treatments are especially important to drug chains because of their age and impressionability. "Acne tends to afflict adolescents, and they're at the age when it can seem like a crushing blow--and when they're just...

'An important clinical advance'.(therapeutic)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Seeking to respond to unmet dermatologic needs, Allergan Inc. has acquired QLT Inc.'s Aczone (dapsone) gel 5%, a topical treatment for acne. "Aczone Gel 5% is the first new chemical entity approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne in...

New web site encourages teenagers to seek right treatment for acne.(therapeutic)(AcneHeroes.com)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dermik Laboratories, a business of drug manufacturer sanofi-aventis, has launched AcneHeroes.com to educate teens and parents about acne and provide skin care tips. In connection with the launch, sanofi-aventis...

Chains pull out all the stops.(COSMETICS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Given the dual realities of a struggling economy and tepid color cosmetics sales, it is more vital than ever for chain drug retailers to increase their share of the pie versus competitors in the category....

Accessories integral part of the business.(COSMETICS)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Cosmetics bags and accessories are becoming an increasingly important part of the cosmetics category. The newer items in this segment take inspiration from trends around the world, and a growing selection of such fashion-forward...

Eye makeup remains bright spot.(BEAUTY CARE/COSMETICS)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- The eye segment continues to buck the lethargy in the color cosmetics category with steady gains, driven by breakthrough technology. According to Information Resources Inc., dollar sales of eyeliner jumped 9% in drug stores for...

Diversity is the order of the day.(BEAUTY CARE/COSMETICS)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- The face of America is changing, as evidenced by everything from the multicultural images on television screens to the complexion of a presidential candidate. Nowhere is this evolution more apparent than in the color cosmetics...

Rimmel unveils new mascara.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Coty Inc.'s Rimmel brand has introduced Glam Eyes Mascara, which is said to deliver volume, definition and length simultaneously with a unique, four-sided VolumFlex brush applicator. The flexible tip features...

Halloween treat from Markwins is in the offing.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Markwins International is poised to launch Fantasy Makers Hauntingly Hip Kits just in time for Halloween. The kits--which include lip color, nail color, tattoos and jewels--provide everything needed to morph into a...

Milani debuts liquid makeup.(What's New)(Milani Cosmetics)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Milani Cosmetics has introduced Glo Natural Brush-On Liquid Makeup, an illuminating, oil-free foundation. The product is formulated with such ingredients as cucumber extract, vitamin E, ginseng and grape seed oil, and is available in four...

Wrigley plans flavored lip balm, glosses.(What's New)(Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has struck a licensing agreement with cosmetics company Lotta Luv to develop lip balms and glosses flavored like Wrigley's gum. They will hit the shelves this fall to coincide with the launch of Wrigley's Slim Pack, a...

Revlon signs spokeswoman.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Revlon Inc. has announced that Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly has been signed to represent the brand. "Jennifer Connelly is a modern, dynamic and intelligent woman," says Revlon president and chief executive officer David...

Del prepares to introduce Metro Metals.(What's New)(Del Cosmetics launches Metro Metals Runway Trend Collection)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Del Cosmetics' NYC New York Color is poised to launch the Metro Metals Runway Trend Collection, which complements fall fashions with rich colors and metallic finishes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The line includes Chroma face glow,...

Makeup artists hit retail scene.(BEAUTY CARE/COSMETICS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- A number of chain drug retailers are having celebrity makeup artists visit their stores to attract cosmetics shoppers. For example, the Duane Reade Inc. store on Fifth Avenue and 34th Street in New York City recently featured...

Time right for mass fragrances.(BEAUTY CARE/COSMETICS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- While the fragrance business is going through a rough patch, mass fragrances have an opportunity to shine. "The mass channel is well positioned in a challenging economy," says a spokeswoman for...

A new kind of makeup for modern women.(BEAUTY CARE/COSMETICS)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Natural is in, healthy is in, and mineral makeup is in. "This is a new kind of makeup for today's modern female," says Lisa Yarnell, president and chief executive officer of Jane & Co. Mineral makeup now comprises 16% of...

Cosmetics marketers take note of Hispanic consumers.(BEAUTY CARE/COSMETICS)(Survey)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Until fairly recently the Hispanic population in the United States was more or less neglected by marketers, but with the Census Bureau reporting that Hispanics constitute the fastest-growing ethnic group in America, this period of...

Elements for rebound in place.(NAIL CARE)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Like so many other consumer products, nail care items have become a victim of the economy in recent months. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), drug store sales in the six segments of the nail care sector fell by 0.8%...

How to get consumers out of the salons.(NAIL CARE)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- After years as the one nail care segment that countered the sales downturn of the others, artificial nails have begun to decline. The 4.6% drop in artificial nail sales reported by Information Resources Inc. for the 52 weeks...

Hot trend shakes up the market.(NAIL CARE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- With more consumers opting for a healthy, natural look for their nails, implements and accessories are playing a more important role in women's nail care regimens. And while sales continue to be slightly down, new products and a...

Garnier Fructis line gets host of new products.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maybelline New York has extended Gamier Fructis with conditioners, styling drops and a shampoo and cream conditioner for curly hair. The Instant Melting conditioner collection comprises products for overprocessed...

Latest Alagio collection bows.(What's New)(Alagio Corp.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Alagio Corp. has expanded its hair care line to seven collections with Trend Starter styling products. The newest addition comprises six items to help both male and female consumers achieve fashionable styles. Alagio's mission is to update...

TRESemme named reality show partner.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Alberto-Culver Co.'s TRESemme is the hair care partner of the CW network's "Stylista" reality show. This partnership offers the brand an ideal platform to reach 20-something, style-savvy women, according to an Alberto-Culver spokeswoman....

Goody Luxe hair jewelry.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Newell Rubbermaid has launched Goody Luxe hair jewelry, which has been designed to address global hair trends while offering consumer-desired functional benefits. Equipped with Stay-Put Hold technology, the Goody...

Warning issued on use of flat irons.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Improper or excessive use of ceramic flat irons can cause hair breakage, according to evidence presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's Summer Academy meeting. Used at the highest heat settings on a daily basis to achieve straight...

Right now, it's all about value.(HAIR CARE)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- It's the economy, stupid. That could well be the theme of the hair care market this fall. With the sliding economy and rising inflation crimping discretionary spending, consumers are seeking more value from their shampoos,...

Gel strips introduced.(What's New)(Dyna Tabs LLC)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dyna Tabs LLC has introduced Dyna-Doo highlighting gel strips for grooming on the go. The product comes in eight fragrant colors to add temporary highlights to hair color. Formulated with aloe vera, Dyna-Doo...

New brush promises easy root much-ups.(What's New)(Marc Anthony Cosmetics Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marc Anthony Cosmetics Inc. has rolled out the Pro Root Touch-Up brush, billed as the first professional color wand of its kind that touches up roots quickly with no messy mixing or pouring. The product features...

Natural products benefit from special touch.(BEAUTY/HAIR CARE)
September 1, 2008... BOULDER, Colo. -- Natural and organic hair care products are flourishing, but their staying power at mainstream chains is dubious, according to one retailer who specializes in such items. "That is the growing sector in my realm," says Jo...

Styling gel and mousse.(BEAUTY/HAIR CARE)(Statistical table)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STYLING GEL AND MOUSSE TOTAL DOLLAR SALES * $642.7 mil. (-0.8%) DRUG STORES $289.9 mil. (-1.6%) Dollar Dollar Market...

Private label lines take an upscale turn.(BEAUTY/HAIR CARE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- The "class to mass" movement in hair care is taking hold at drug chains, as evidenced by launches of proprietary lines this year at CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. CVS Caremark extended the Cristophe Beverly Hills line with...

Worthington runs TV spots.(What's New)(Charles Worthington London)(television)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Charles Worthington London is airing its first national television advertising campaign. Commercials are running through September on the cable networks Bravo, E!, Style and Exercise TV. The company is hoping for...

Color-treated hair gets help from Finesse.(What's New)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lornamead Inc. has rolled out Finesse Revitalizing shampoo and conditioner. The products were developed to address problems common to consumers with color-treated hair. The products are formulated to answer two major...

Hair care viewed as an essential.(BEAUTY CARE/HAIR CARE)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- Hair care products are among the least dispensable for consumers during hard economic times, according to a new study from Unilever. The hair care category is one of a dozen segments that shoppers will not abandon, the report...

Color could use more excitement.(BEAUTY CARE/HAIR CARE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- The problem with the hair color category, says one stylist/supplier, is sameness. "The category basically just never changes," remarks Marc Anthony, a celebrity stylist and president and chief executive officer of Marc Anthony...

Kerr's mix covers all the bases.(BEAUTY CARE/HAIR CARE)(Kerr Drug)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Economic sluggishness has not trumped hair care sales at Kerr Drug, thanks to the chain's mix of low- medium- and high-price products, says cosmetics and beauty aids category manager Kelli King. "This allows consumers...