Drug Store News articles from May 2009

Drug Store News archives from May 2009

Target makes over its beauty department.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHICAGO -- Target is looking for a lift in beauty sales through a new concept it is currently testing in eight Chicago-area stores. Incorporating some familiar elements from its existing beauty departments, such as...

Swine flu: next flu season could be a busy one.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Survey)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- While news around the novel H1N1 influenza virus, also known as the swine flu, dominated airwaves earlier this month, U.S. health officials began preparing for a return visit of the virus this fall when the 2009-2010 cough-cold-flu...

Drug makers scramble to create swine flu vaccine.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- With more than 5,000 cases worldwide and 61 deaths at the time of publication, H1N1 influenza has caused a pandemic of fear before it even has had a chance to cause a pandemic of illness due to the unusually young age of many of its...

Co-creation in the new economy.(Guest Opinion)(customer relationship management)
May 25, 2009... Are you, as vendors, creating the future with your top customers? The rules of engagement are changing right before our eyes. Limited loyalty, scarce capital and a dramatic reduction in consumer spending have created a new business landscape....

SIFE.(NACDS ANNUAL)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Photograph)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] William Hickey and Jim Connolly of GE Lighting, Mary Sammons of Rite Aid and Mary Buhler of Kellogg Co. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Larry Merlo of CVS Caremark talked about CVS' participation with SIFE ...

IRI.(NACDS ANNUAL)(Photograph)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mike Voaden and Tom Nestor of Alberto-Culver [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ted Peterson of CHPA with Jeff and Liz Bekos and Brian Webster of LifeClinic International [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Connie and Craig...

At the Cabanas.(Photograph)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pat Lockridge and Chuck Averkamp of Premium Retail Services Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Robert McCaughey of Pacific World with Terry Riddel and Bob Huebner of Alva-Amco [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bret...

NACDS offers resource for retailers.(OPINION)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has developed a results-driven resource for retailers attending the 2009 Marketplace conference, called the Marketplace Retail Scorecard. The scorecard focuses retailers on...

The Budding Boolees Part 6.(Cartoon)
May 25, 2009... AS YOU KNOW, FLORA, OUR FAMILY ENDED UP IN... DO YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE PLACE? YES, LITTLE ONE, YOU ARE RIGHT. OUR ANCESTORS SETTLED IN THE DUO-DEENUM QUARTER, KNOWN AS THE D.Q. BY THE BOOLEE FAMILY, YES GREAT-GRANDFATHER, I DO. IT...

Just in the niche of time.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The value of niche is in the customer that a niche manufacturer brings through the door. Sometimes it's measured in incremental opportunity, such as a prophylactic acne offering among a sea of acne treatments. And sometimes it's...

Consumers turn to OTC relief for aches, pains.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(over the counter )(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... The economy may be providing somewhat of a boost for external analgesic suppliers, particularly in niche offerings, as more consumers forsake doctor visits and turn to over-the-counter aisles to soothe their back, neck and shoulder pains. ...

Seasonal products itch for consistent sales.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... The economic downturn may be especially challenging for such seasonal categories as anti-itch, which is primarily driven by poison ivy rashes in the spring and summertime. So for retailers looking to rationalize a planogram based on year-round...

Poor economy boosts breast-feeding trend.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... With more new moms realizing the health benefits of breast-feeding, coupled with the realization that breast-feeding is in fact a less expensive alternative to the cost of baby formulas in a tough economy, breast-feeding is on the rise. "In...

Hair care brands retain volume with innovation.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... Taking a little concept and transforming it into a multi-million dollar business is the name of the game, and that couldn't be more true for niche companies that often have big ideas but limited budgets. Luckily for consumers, the hair care...

Oral care niche brushes go on creativity.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... Oral care is a category that is hungry for innovation given its maturity. While it can be a challenging category, it also can be a segment brimming with opportunities for niche players coming to market with a truly innovative product that will...

Allergy looks to eye care category for niche.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... Approximately 4% of the 50 million American allergy sufferers have eye allergies as their primary allergy, often caused by many of the same triggers as indoor/ outdoor allergies. Treating eye allergy as a niche category within overall eye...

Kids' laxatives settle into segment.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 25, 2009... A new niche opportunity that exists in the laxative category is laxatives for kids; between 3% and 8% of children are believed to suffer from constipation. Fleet launched a brand called Pedia-Lax last year. "Constipation ranks among coughs and...

Niche brands clean up acne aisle with unique, trendy products.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)(Nature's Cure)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Anyone who has suffered from acne either as a teenager or an adult under stands the desire to find a product that really works. For many consumers, that means jumping from one brand to the next in search of the ultimate solution. While the...

Brokers adapt to new relationship with retailers.(THE ANNUAL NICHE BRANDS/BROKER REPORT)
May 25, 2009... For smaller, new manufacturers, getting a foot in the door with mass market retailers is no easy feat, and the stakes are only getting higher as retailers trim SKU counts and grow increasingly risk-adverse amid today's current economic crisis....

Acosta Sales & Marketing.(BEHIND THE BRANDS)(Company overview)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Acosta Sales and Marketing Company is a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in North America, providing outsourced sales, merchandising, marketing and promotional services to manufacturers in the consumer...

KKM.(BEHIND THE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KKM is a leading full-service consumer products sales agency with coverage that includes CVS, BJ's Wholesale Club, Hannaford, Demoula's, Stop & Shop, Shaw's, Big Y and other retailers and distributors headquartered...

Contemporary Marketing.(BEHIND THE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Contemporary Marketing Inc. offers the finest representation at a level of expertise that surpasses the competition. CMI has established partnership-based relationships where "going-the-extra-mile is our motto. "We...

Pinnacle Sales & Merchandising.(BEHIND THE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pinnacle Sales & Merchandising's major focus is in the health and beauty aid, food and private-label categories for a leading mass retailer, as well as H-E-B, SAJ Distributors. military accounts. Brookshire's. Fred's...

Salvatori-Scott.(BEHIND THE BRANDS)(Company overview)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Salvatori-Scott Inc. has been in business for more than 20 years and has built a national reputation for its efforts in the drug wholesale class of trade. Gradually expanding nationwide alter their start in the West...

National Sales Solutions.(BEHIND THE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Sales Solutions specializes in healthcare-related products and works with small- to medium-sized manufacturers. Its philosophy is simple--the client comes first. A team of six field sales managers and a...

Paperless prescribing hits key milestones.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
May 25, 2009... Health technology advocates have passed a major milestone in the long campaign by pharmacies, technology vendors and health reform activists to shift the nation's doctors beyond paper prescribing: the conversion of 100,000 physicians to the...

Walgreens, AARP launch screening tour.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(American Association of Retired Persons)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK--With a bit of Big Apple pizzazz, Walgreens and AARP kicked off a two-year, joint national mobile health screening tour last month that began at New York's Rockefeller Plaza. The goal, said both groups,...

Congress works to ease Medicare DME restrictions.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(durable medical equipment)
May 25, 2009... WASHINGTON -- A new move is afoot in Congress to eliminate barriers to the sale of Medicare Part B durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies by retail pharmacies. In a bipartisan gesture on behalf of the pharmacy...

New York aims to get last word in fight to break down language barriers.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- A 10-month-old girl with anemia was hospitalized for iron intoxication after her Spanish-speaking parents gave her 15 mL of an iron oral solution because they misread a label that stated "15 mg per 0.6 mL, 1.2 mL daily." ...

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals.(Supplier News)(Moxatag launched)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, which launched Moxatag in March--the first once-daily formulation of the antibiotic amoxicillin--has launched www.moxatag.com to accompany the product. MiddleBrook called the Web site a comprehensive online resource...

Roxane Labs.(Supplier News)(Roxane Laboratories Inc. launched CellCept )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Roxane Labs has announced the launch of a generic autoimmune suppressant. The product is a generic of CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) capsules and tablets. Annual sales of mycophenolate mofetil are approximately $1.02 million, according to IMS...

Novartis.(Supplier News)(drug approval)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Novartis announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide), a new treatment for hypertension that combines three drugs in one pill. The drug combines a channel calcium blocker,...

Amneal Pharmaceuticals.(Supplier News)(drug approval)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The Food and Drug Administration has given a rare double approval to a generic drug for the control of seizures, rating it as bioequivalent to both the original branded formulation of the drug and the leading generic version of the product. The...

Tampa Bay takes lead role in push for e-Rx, HIT.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(health information technology)(electronic prescribing)
May 25, 2009... TAMPA, Fla. -- A new, regional effort to jump-start the electronic health revolution is shaping up on Florida's Gulf Coast, and it may be the kind of publicly funded, hands-on approach that finally wins over hundreds of thousands of U.S....

Americans embrace health IT--cautiously.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(information technology)(Survey)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... WASHINGTON -- Most Americans support the adoption of electronic medical records and the general concept of health information technology, a new survey revealed, but many remain leery about the potential for abuse and loss of privacy that could...

NCPA renews PBM challenge as Obama antitrust pick takes office.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(National Community Pharmacists Association )
May 25, 2009... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Moving quickly to stake out a position as the Obama administration puts its stamp more firmly on the federal levers of power, the largest independent pharmacy group has leveled a new volley at the consolidation and market...

NACDS awards $240,000 in pharmacy school scholarships.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation awarded $240,000 in scholarships to pharmacy schools nationwide at the 2009 NACDS Annual Meeting April 20. With guests and sponsors...

Major players make move from competing to combining.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- It's no secret that big drug companies are hurting. Drying research pipelines, the patent cliff and generic competition all have conspired to challenge drug makers' traditional business models. As a result, a wave of...

Packaging, education key to natural-to-mass crossover.(OVER THE COUNTER)
May 25, 2009... As attested by suppliers looking to expand from specialty natural food channels into mass outlets, natural food markets may serve as a proving ground for success in mass. And that would include homeopathic manufacturers, which have enjoyed...

Report: Kids' adverse effects caused by improper dosing.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The majority of pediatric emergency-room visits that were caused by cough-cold medicines were the result of overdosing and occurred primarily in children younger than 2 years of age, according to a report published in the April 2009...

New FDA labeling policy to receive smooth transition from analgesic suppliers.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... ROCKVILLE, Md.--The Food and Drug Administration last month issued a rule that will require manufacturers of over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers to revise their labeling by April 28, 2010, to include warnings about such potential...

Getting a better grip.(WHAT'S HOT)(Zibra)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... MOORESVILLE, N.C.--It's an incremental sale that appeals to the arthritis sufferer, specifically, and seniors in general--a line of products that makes opening any number of childproof medicinal packages and bottles easier. The new Open...

Beauty crisis smoothed over with hair-removal products.(BEAUTY CARE)(Survey)
May 25, 2009... No woman wants to find herself in a hairy situation, and manufacturers are heeding the call by churning out innovative hair-removal products that promise a quicker, pain-free process that delivers silky, smooth results. In fact, a survey...

Aveeno gets under consumers' skin.(BEAUTY CARE)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour, presented by Rite Aid and Aveeno, a Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos. brand, kicked off in early April and will be traveling across the country through September. The second...

A brush for those in a rush.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- Colgate-Palmolive has introduced a new single-use, mini toothbrush with a breath-freshening bead so consumers can get a just-brushed clean anytime, anywhere. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new product, called Colgate Wisp,...

The Natural Dentist.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The Natural Dentist, a natural oral care brand, is looking to make its products even more accessible to consumers by rolling back prices by 30%. The price decrease began appearing on retail shelves April 1. All of the mouth rinses--which are...

Global Ionics.(Supplier News)(Ionic ProClean toothbrush launched)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Startup oral care company Global Ionics has announced the launch of its new Ionic ProClean toothbrush. The Ionic ProClean toothbrush uses ionic technology that, according to the company, has been proven to remove more plaque with less effort....

Tattoo Armor.(Supplier News)(Precision Sunscreen pen)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Looking to help people protect their tattoos from the sun's rays, Tattoo Armor has developed the new Precision Sunscreen pen. Exposure to the sun breaks down tattoo ink and causes fading, cracking and image distortion. While traditional...

Revlon.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Revlon has signed actress Jessica Biel to be a new global brand ambassador for Revlon. Biel joins Revlon's star-studded lineup of women, including actresses Halle Berry, Jennifer Connelly, Jessica Alba and Beau Garrett, and supermodel and...

Revlon.(Executive News)(appointment of Alan Ennis )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... In a move described as a "planned transition," Revlon's board of directors has elected Alan Ennis president and CEO, succeeding David Kennedy, who will become vice chairman. Ennis previously served as Revlon's EVP, CFO and president of Revlon...

Procter & Gamble.(Executive News)(Hartwig Langer stepping down )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Procter & Gamble has announced that Hartwig Langer, its president of global prestige products, will be stepping down from his post after more than 28 years of service. Langer will retire effective Jan. 1, 2010. He will step down as division...

Patrice Louvet.(Executive News)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Patrice Louver, VP future strategy and growth of global prestige products, has been elected president of global prestige products, succeeding Langer. ANTOINETTE ALEXANDER SENIOR EDITOR

Salmonella cases reach pistachios.(CONSUMABLES)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... The nut category has taken another hit. Kraft Foods and Kroger Co. have recalled trail mixes after the companies found or feared traces of salmonella in some products containing pistachio nuts. After detecting salmonella during routine...

New Vitaminwater cuts calories.(WHAT'S HOT)(vitaminwater10)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NEW YORK -- Union Square last month was abuzz with games, giveaways and "hydrators," a group promoting Glaceau's newest product, vitaminwater10. Glaceau's newest beverage boasts 10 calories per serving. Visitors could partake in activities and...

Zak serves up 'Toy Story' ware.(WHAT'S HOT)(Zak Designs Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash.--"Toy Story," the Disney Pixar animated feature that debuted in 1995, has become an American classic. Not only did it break new ground in the field of animation, but it also introduced a group of characters that have won...

NCR wants DVD kiosks to take the stage at drug.(GENERAL MERCHANDISE)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NCR Corp. has acquired TNR, the second-largest operator of DVD rental kiosks, to launch a major expansion in that business in partnership with Blockbuster, and it's looking at drug chains as a key growth vehicle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

FullBar.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... The real secret to losing weight... Be Full. Eat Less! Created by Dr. Michael A. Snyder, a leading weight-loss surgeon, FullBar is all natural and delicious. Simply eat FullBar with an 8-oz. glass of water 30 minutes before your two biggest...

Perfecta.(NICHE BRANDS)(Perfecta Products Inc.)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Established in 1985, Perfecta Products Inc. is the manufacturer and/or distributor of the Zim's Crack Creme and FREEZE IT brands. Perfecta's product mix benefits the consumer experiencing dry, cracked skin conditions (Zim's Crack Creme) and...

Viviscal.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Viviscal, the No. 1 selling hair supplement worldwide recently launched with Duane Reade Pharmacies in New York. This 100% natural, premium European beauty product has been available in the United States for over 10 years in professional...

Quit Nits.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Six to 12 million Americans become infested with head lice every year. Now from Western Australia, Wild Child proudly offers Quit Nits, a safe, natural alternative to highly toxic conventional head lice treatments. Already bestsellers in...

Nature's Cure.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Nature's Cure introduces Ultra Pure, the most natural acne line on the market offering 95% to 98% natural ingredients along with the proven efficacy of salicylic acid. Comprised of Scrub, Body Wash, Zit Stick, Pads and Acne Care Kit, the line...

Dr. Blaine's.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... The Dr. Blaine's brand represents the culmination of years of research and development centered upon finding new and effective medical treatments for common skin problems and other challenges that don't respond well to "standard" modalities....

AmLactin.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... AmLactin Foot Cream Therapy is the newest addition to the AmLactin family of moisturizers. It works in a similar manner as prescription products for dry feet by exfoliating and improving the overall appearance of the feet. If dry feet are left...

The Happy Company.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... The Happy Company is a lifestyle brand promoting the idea that feeling good is the foundation for a fulfilled and peaceful existence. Its mission is to promote healthy living and wellness through good-for-you products and feel-good experiences....

Ivy-Dry.(NICHE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... For years, Ivy-Dry has not entered the "protective or block" category of the poison ivy market because there was nothing out there that really worked. There were many companies making claims, but when you got into the science, there was nothing...

Fairy Tales Hair Care.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Never before has lice prevention been proven... until now. Fairy Tales Hair Care, makers of Rosemary Repel Lice Prevention and Lice Good-Bye Nit Removal System, are ready to help control the nearly 12 million annual...

5-Hour Energy.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Ready to kick sales and profits up a notch? Then add Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy. With its beefed up energy blend and sleek black bottle, Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy is for extra hard-working people who can't afford a let down. ...

Verilux.(NICHE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Consumers have discovered how applications of light can positively impact their health and well-being. Verilux--The Healthy Lighting Company--innovator of light therapy, photo therapy and UV-C sanitizing appliances is the industry leader in...

Pedia-Lax.(NICHE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pedia-Lax is the first complete line of laxatives made just for kids. Now parents have a range of safe, great-tasting laxatives designed just for kids. In addition to its trusted rectal laxatives, Pedia-Lax also...

Aura Cacia.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Aura Cacia, America's leading aromatherapy company, introduces Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Bubble Bath, a line of natural liquid bubble baths in four enticing scents: Tranquility, Heart Song, Lavender Harvest and Soothing Heat. These four natural...

NextWave.(NICHE BRANDS)(NextWave Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... NextWave Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative pediatric products to market, will launch several new OTC products in fall 2009. These proprietary products offer efficacy, combined with safety and...

HeatMax.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When consumers need relief from minor aches and pain from their daily routine, HeatMax has the products they are looking for. HeatMax offers a full line of high-margin, therapeutic heat products, which...

Brandon Femme Co.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Brandon offers gorgeous vanity, travel and compact mirrors with style. From acrylic to chrome, illuminated versus nonilluminated, some decorated with crystallized Swarovski crystals versus nondecorated mirrors and most with magnifying and...

ReNu Fresh Lens Comfort.(NICHE BRANDS)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Everyday contact lens wearers know that there is nothing like the feeling of a new pair of lenses. Get that same fresh feeling from current contacts every day with ReNu Fresh Lens Comfort MultiPurpose Solution. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

ReNu Sensitive Eyes.(NICHE BRANDS)(ReNu Sensitive Eyes solution )(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some consumers consider their eyes sensitive and are looking for a gentle formula. ReNu Sensitive Eyes solution is not only gentle on eyes, but it also disinfects, cleans and rinses contacts for your customers'...

Ashtel Dental.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Ashtel Dental presents Brush Buddies talking toothbrush--an innovation in kids' oral care. The unique product features an attractive dog character design and an amusing voice characteristic that kids will get a kick out of. [ILLUSTRATION...

Tiger Balm.(NICHE BRANDS)(Survey)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Tiger Balm, readily recognized by consumers around the world, continues its outstanding growth in the external analgesics category as reported by Information Resource Inc. for the 52 weeks ended Jan. 25. With consumer loyalty for the brand at...

Nozin.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Nozin Nasal Sanitizer is an innovative, patent-pending product that benefits consumers by providing extra protection against cold and flu germs when potential exposure to these pathogens is likely. Because hand-to-nose contact is an important...

REV.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Got pain? Now there's REV. REV.'s restorative powers come from all natural ingredients specially formulated to keep active moms, toddlers, families and athletes at their best. REV.'s four formulas are REV. Mother's Formula, because behind...

Lomamead brands.(NICHE BRANDS)(Finesse)(Brief article)
May 25, 2009... Finesse, the brand that created self-adjusting shampoos and conditioners, is now at shelf with new, salon-style packaging. Finesse changed the hair care category in the '80s with the introduction of stand-alone conditioners and moisturizing...

King of Shaves.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Created in 1993 by Will King, King of Shaves is the second-largest brand of shaving software in the United Kingdom. King of Shaves is growing steadily in the United States, with retail partners that include Albertsons, CVS, drugstore.com, Duane...

Thermionics.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... To provide more pain relief options, Thermionics Corp. has expanded its retail offerings to include a large version of its top-selling ThermiPaq Hot & Cold Pad. This 9.5-in. by 16-in. reusable pad includes the patented blend of all-natural,...

Lansinoh.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... Diaper rash is hard on babies, and treating it has been hard on moms and dads, with ointments that are messy, greasy and stain clothing. Today, Lansinoh Labs, one of the world's most popular brands among breastfeeding mothers, has introduced...

Modjo.(NICHE BRANDS)
May 25, 2009... The Modjo brand of unique and responsible lifestyle dietary supplements and beverages are made with natural ingredients and a cost-no-objective approach. Modjo Synergy tablets provide a boost of natural energy and are fortified with a...