Mass Market Retailers articles from February 2008

Mass Market Retailers archives from February 2008

Walgreens director.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... WALGREENS DIRECTOR: Walgreen Co. has named board member Alan McNally its lead director. The chief executive officer of Harris Bank from 1993 until 2002 and chairman of Harris Financial Corp. from 1998 until 2006, McNally has served on...

Jewel moving its HQ.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... JEWEL MOVING ITS HQ: Jewel-Osco has unveiled plans to relocate its headquarters from Melrose Park, Ill., to a 97,000-square-foot site in nearby Itasca. The company, however, will keep its distribution center in Melrose Park. Executives say the...

Costco readies beer.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... COSTCO READIES BEER: Costco Wholesale Corp. has filed an application with the federal Tax and Trade Bureau to start selling private label beer. Scheduled to be marketed under the Kirkland Signature label, the beer will be offered in three...

A new Shopko Express.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... A NEW SHOPKO EXPRESS: Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC has unveiled plans to open its fourth Shopko Express stand-alone drug store--a unit in downtown Green Bay, Wis. The store, which is expected to open in the fall, will occupy the ground floor...

Tops renames stores.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... TOPS RENAMES STORES: Tops Markets LLC has renamed the four Martin's Super Food Stores it owns in western New York as part of its goal to operate all of its units under the Tops banner. The stores have operated under the Martin's name since...

Sears begins again.(SPOTLIGHT)
February 11, 2008... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Responding to an ongoing slide in profits and sales, Sears Holdings Corp. has announced a structural shake-up and jettisoned its chief executive officer, Aylwin Lewis. Chairman Edward Lampert, who has come under...

Net profits soar at CVS Caremark.(Financial report)
February 11, 2008... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Caremark Corp. reports that its fourth quarter earnings nearly doubled, as the company cut costs following last year's merger of CVS Corp. and Caremark Rx Inc. and benefited from sales of new generic drugs. For the...

What Wal-Mart intends to do.(NEWS)
February 11, 2008... KANSAS CITY -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. can take the lead on promoting affordable health care and sustainable energy, says chief executive officer Lee Scott. In a recent speech before 7,000 store managers (see page 4), Scott outlined his...

Fresh & easy sets timetable for debut in Northern California.
February 11, 2008... OAKLAND, Calif. -- Executives at Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market said late last month that the U.S. subsidiary of British grocer Tesco PLC will open 18 stores in the Bay Area next year. "Our stores have been well received by customers in...

Value City stake changes hands.(NEWS)
February 11, 2008... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Retail Ventures Inc. has sold its majority stake in the 113-unit Value City Department Stores chain to a group of investors. Retail Ventures will receive no net proceeds from the sale of its 81% stake and, in fact, will...

Target offers new line for home, baby.(NEWS)
February 11, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Target Corp. has launched DwellStudio for Target, a new home and baby line, which will be available exclusively at Target Stores and on the company's web site, www.target.com. The line's bedding collection draws inspiration...

Supervalu readies building blocks.(NEWS)
February 11, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Executives laid out their strategies for growth during the recent Supervalu Inc. investor conference here. In his introductory presentation chairman and chief executive officer Jeff Noddle defined one key goal as achieving...

Extensive price cuts.(WAL-MART NEWS)
February 11, 2008... EXTENSIVE PRICE CUTS: Wal-Mart discounted thousands of items by 10% to 30% leading up to the Super Bowl. Prices were cut on groceries, popular electronics and other items that shoppers might buy ahead of the game. Wal-Mart typically announces...

Apparel is revamped.(WAL-MART NEWS)
February 11, 2008... APPAREL IS REVAMPED: In a reorganization of its apparel operations, Wal-Mart will close its product development and sourcing divisions, eliminating dozens of positions. It will structure the struggling business around two hubs--brand...

Hannah Montana.(WAL-MART NEWS)
February 11, 2008... HANNAH MONTANA: In partnership with Disney Consumer Products, Wal-Mart is seeking to be the destination for Hannah Montana merchandise. The discounter will offer more than 140 Hannah Montana-inspired products. Fans of the show can already...

Clinics are closed.(WAL-MART NEWS)
February 11, 2008... Twenty-three walk-in clinics in Wal-Mart stores in Florida and three other Southern states were closed by their operator, CheckUps. The New York City--based start-up reportedly fell behind on payments to nurses and vendors last year. CheckUps...

Packaging is rated.(WAL-MART NEWS)
February 11, 2008... PACKAGING IS RATED: Wal-Mart has begun using a scorecard to rate suppliers on their progress toward developing sustainable packaging as well as their ability to help the chain reach goals for waste reduction, renewable energy use and sales of...

Scott sets the bar high for Wal-Mart: Wal-Mart president and CEO Lee Scott outlined a bold agenda for the retailer during a speech before more than 7,000 managers last month in Kansas City. He called on the company to assert its leadership in such areas as health care, energy efficiency and ethical sourcing. The text of Scott's remarks appears here in its entirety.(NEWS)(Company overview)
February 11, 2008... I hope you will forgive me for delivering a more formal speech than I usually do. Sometimes you need to say things exactly as you intend for them to be said, so you can be certain they are heard, that they carry and that they last. Now it...

Scoreboard.(MONEY NEWS)(Statistical table)
February 11, 2008... SCOREBOARD Net Net-to- Quarter Dollar % Income % Sales RETAILERS ended Sales Change (Loss) Change Ratio Burlington...

Walgreens stock tumbles on Citi downgrade.(MONEY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... WALGREENS STOCK TUMBLES ON CITI DOWNGRADE: Walgreen Co. shares fell late last month after a Citi Investment Research analyst downgraded the company, saying it faces high costs and does not have an effective business strategy to become a power...

Kroger declares dividend.(MONEY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... KROGER DECLARES DIVIDEND: Kroger Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents a share to be paid on March 1 to shareholders of record as of the close of business February 15. In addition, the company unveiled a plan to repurchase $1...

Duckwall-Alco Stores hire financial adviser.(MONEY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... DUCKWALL-ALCO STORES HIRE FINANCIAL ADVISER: In the latest move in its ongoing effort to turn its business around, Duckwall-ALCO Stores Inc. has hired William Blair & Co. as its financial adviser. Executives say the firm will assist...

Ingles Markets has strong first quarter.(MONEY NEWS)
February 11, 2008... INGLES MARKETS HAS STRONG FIRST QUARTER: Ingles Markets Inc. reported a 13.7% increase in net income and a 13.3% jump in net sales for the quarter ended December 29, 2007. Net income increased $1.5 million to $12.7 million, while net sales...

Biggest gainers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change % Stock 01/18/08 vs. 01/04/08 Change Tuesday Morning 5.38 +1.06 +24.5 Retail Ventures 5.35 ...

Biggest losers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change Stock 01/18/08 vs. 01/04/08 Change Supervalu 27.65 -6.44 -18.9 Delhaize 70.53 -13.18 ...

Most active.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 01/18/2008 Shares 01/04/08 Costco 40,857 ...

Supervalu on a roll.(SPOTLIGHT)
February 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MINNEAPOLIS -- Notwithstanding a calendar-induced decline at the top line, Supervalu Inc. managed to post an almost 25% jump in net income for the 12 weeks ended December 1, beating analysts' expectations. However,...

At Family Dollar, net is off 4%.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, Family Dollar Stores Inc.'s core low-income consumers cut back on their discretionary spending and triggered a drop in same-store sales. As a result, net earnings declined 4% in the...

Walgreens is on 'strong footing'.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- With results matched up against an exceptionally strong prior-year period, Walgreen Co. kicked off fiscal 2008 with moderate bottom-line growth that, nonetheless, exceeded analysts' expectations. Net income rose 5.5% for...

Metro profit rises 2.7% as sales dip.(MONEY)(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... MONTREAL -- Metro Inc. achieved a modest increase in net income despite basically flat sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Canadian supermarket chain's bottom line rose 2.7% to $69.7 million (Canadian), or 61 cents per diluted...

Retail operations keep improving.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Operating income at Supervalu's retail food and drug segment rose 4.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to $342 million despite a 6.6% decline in sales to $7.86 billion. With that, the segment's operating ratio for the 12...

Coutu profit hurt by Rite Aid stake.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- Losses related to its equity in Rite Aid Corp. caused second quarter net income to plunge at the Jean Coutu Group despite a solid performance from its core Canadian operations. Nevertheless, adjusted earnings met most...

Franchise units ring up solid Rx sales.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- Driven by a robust 9.8% surge at the pharmacy counter, systemwide retail sales for the Jean Coutu's Canadian franchise network (which are not included in the company's financial results) expanded 6.8% during the 13 weeks...

Helped by sale of interest in Metro, A&P sees profit soar.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... MONTVALE, N.J. -- Bolstered by the sale of its remaining stake in Canada's Metro Inc. supermarket chain, third quarter income from continuing operations more than doubled at A&P. Shedding the Metro equity also enabled A&P to post a double-digit...

Integration of Pathmark moves ahead.(MONEY)
February 11, 2008... MONTVALE, N.J. -- With the completion of its acquisition of Pathmark Stores Inc. at the outset of the fourth quarter, A&P has managed to reach a major milestone in its effort to recast itself as a regional multiformat supermarket operator. ...

Realignment at Sears overlooks the essential.(OPINION)
February 11, 2008... The efforts of Sears Holdings Corp. to get on track took an emphatic turn last month. The company, which runs the Sears and Kmart retail chains, revealed that it intends to split its activities into five units responsible for operating...

Two views of Australian retailing.(OPINION)
February 11, 2008... Archie Norman believes that Australian consumers are being cheated when compared to the shopping experience enjoyed in the rest of the world. Norman, for those 99% of the world's retailers and retailing gurus who don't know, is the British...

Tax rebates likely to spark sales.(OPINION)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Retailers can expect immediate benefits from the federal stimulus package, analysts say. The promise of tax rebates from the government will trigger consumer spending well ahead of the arrival of checks from the Internal...

Tesco to add small stores to China mix.(GLOBAL)
February 11, 2008... SHANGHAI -- Britain's largest retailer, Tesco PLC, has unveiled plans to open its first Tesco Express store here later this month. The chain, which formed a joint venture with a local operator in China in 2004, already operates more than...

CIES realigns board.(SPOTLIGHT)(Comite International d'Entreprises a Succursales)
February 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- For 55 years the CIES Food Business Forum has provided retailer and manufacturer members with an effective framework for the exchange of knowledge, and the development of strategic thought, leadership and...

Sales figures for 2007 are released by Ahold.(GLOBAL)
February 11, 2008... AMSTERDAM -- Ahold NV has announced consolidated net sales of 6.6 billion euros ($9.74 billion) for the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2007. Net sales increased by 0.2% and by 6.5% at constant exchange rates, compared with the fourth...

Carrefour starts 2008 on upswing.(GLOBAL)
February 11, 2008... PARIS -- Carrefour SA ended 2007 on a strong note, meeting its sales growth target for the year, and chief executive officer Jose Luis Duran expressed confidence that the world's second-largest retailer would repeat that achievement in 2008....

Sales gains in Russia.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... SALES GAINS IN RUSSIA: The St. Petersburg-based Carousel superstore chain, which may be bought by X5 Retail Group, reported that its revenue more than doubled in 2007. Sales rose 130% to $831 million, according to the company, which did not...

Tesco's new format.(GLOBAL NEWS)
February 11, 2008... TESCO'S NEW FORMAT: Tesco plans to open outlets similar to department stores in town centers in the United Kingdom. Tesco describes the format as a whole new concept, and says the stores will sell a wide variety of merchandise --including food,...

O Organic goes global.(GLOBAL NEWS)
February 11, 2008... O ORGANIC GOES GLOBAL: Safeway Inc.'s O Organic store brand is now being sold through stores in Asia that are operated by Carrefour. Safeway introduced the brand about a year and a half ago, and it now comprises more than 300 items. Safeway is...

Sainsbury's purchase.(GLOBAL NEWS)
February 11, 2008... SAINSBURY'S PURCHASE: British retailer Sainsbury's has extended its presence in Northern Ireland with the acquisition of two family-owned supermarkets from the Belfast-based Curley's group. The move will boost Sainsbury's store count in the...

Vietnam retail scene.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... VIETNAM RETAIL SCENE: Retail sales in Vietnam are expected to grow 20.5% this year to 875 trillion dong ($54.3 billion), according to a state-run newspaper. Retail sales rose 23.3% last year. The government had set a retail sales target of...

U.K. organic limits.(GLOBAL NEWS)
February 11, 2008... U.K. ORGANIC LIMITS: Organic food has posted impressive sales gains in the United Kingdom, but growth has been constrained by supply problems, according to a new report from Mintel. Sales of organic food products in Britain have increased by...

Sears reportedly considering opening stores in India.(GLOBAL)
February 11, 2008... NEW DELHI -- Sears Holdings Corp. is the latest retailer said to be weighing a move into India. Representatives of the company recently met officials at India's Department of Industrial Policy and Planning to understand the current regulatory...

Delhaize ready to seize opportunities.(GLOBAL)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Delhaize Group president and chief executive officer Pierre-Olivier Beckers said recently that the retailer's strong results in the fourth quarter of last year have set the company on the path to an even more robust 2008....

Retail Congress eyes awards.(GLOBAL)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Target Corp. and J.C. Penney Co. are among the retailers from the United States in the running for World Retail Congress awards. The short list of retailers for this year's prestigious World Retail Awards includes, in addition...

Murphy takes helm at Kingfisher.(GLOBAL)(Gerry Murphy steps down and Ian Cheshire appointed as cheif executive)
February 11, 2008... LONDON -- Kingfisher PLC has appointed Ian Cheshire as its new group chief executive. He succeeds Gerry Murphy, who announced in November that he planned to step down after five years in the post. Cheshire had been serving as chief...

Cough/cold meds scrutinized.(SPOTLIGHT)
February 11, 2008... ATLANTA -- Over-the-counter cough/cold drugs send some 7,000 children to emergency rooms each year, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Approximately two-thirds of the cases --which affect children ages...

In hair color, P&G aims for 'Perfect 10'.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) is launching a new hair color product, Clairol Perfect 10 by Nice 'n Easy, in March. The company maintains that the formula uses a groundbreaking ingredient, AminoGlycine, which produces...

Mars is tapping into hot trend.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. -- Mars Snackfood U.S. has capitalized on the coffee-flavor craze by introducing Twix Java, a limited edition candy bar with real espresso beans and coffee-flavor caramel. Twix Java, which is available nationwide through...

L'il Critters omega-3 gummy fish.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... L'IL CRITTERS OMEGA-3 GUMMY FISH: Northwest Natural Products has expanded its L'il Critters vitamins line to include L'il Critters Gummy Fish: Smart Gummies for Smart Kids. The vitamins have no fishy taste and contain no artificial colors,...

Maybelline makeup introductions.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 11, 2008... MAYBELLINE MAKEUP INTRODUCTIONS: Maybelline New York-Garnier has introduced five makeup products--Volume XL Seduction plumping, glossy lip color in a full range of shades; New York Define-A-Lash Volume mascara; New York Define-A-Lash...

Procter & Gamble puffs plus tissues.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 11, 2008... PROCTER & GAMBLE PUFFS PLUS TISSUES: Procter & Gamble Co. has introduced Puffs Plus nonmedicated tissues, which have the scent of Vicks and contain eucalyptus, menthol and camphor. The product is available in cubes, boxes or to-go packs. Boxes...

Dream Baby's de-humidifying dry egg.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 11, 2008... DREAM BABY'S DE-HUMIDIFYING DRY EGG: Tee-Zed Products LLC has introduced Dream Baby's De-Humidifying Dry Egg to help remove excess moisture and dampness from the air. Ideal for use in babies' nurseries, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and...

Clean Ones nitrile exam-quality gloves.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Clean Ones Corp)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... CLEAN ONES NITRILE EXAM-QUALITY GLOVES: Clean Ones Corp. has introduced nitrile exam-quality gloves available in a 50-count box. These gloves are a latex-free alternative to vinyl and offer more flexibility and dexterity. The gloves are...

Pharmavite's SoyJoy nutrition bars.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 11, 2008... PHARMAVITE'S SOYJOY NUTRITION BARS: Pharmavite LLC has introduced SoyJoy nutrition bars, selling for $1.29. The all-natural bar made with whole soy and real dried fruit is baked and comes in six flavors--Apple Walnut, Berry, Mango Coconut,...

Twinlab Endurance Fuel supplement.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 11, 2008... TWINLAB ENDURANCE FUEL SUPPLEMENT: Ideasphere Inc.'s Twinlab brand has introduced Endurance Fuel, a sports nutrition supplement. It is a multistage powdered beverage designed to meet the needs of serious endurance athletes. Ideasphere Inc., 600...

Quickie household cleaning tool line.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
February 11, 2008... QUICKIE HOUSEHOLD CLEANING TOOL LINE: Quickie Manufacturing Corp., a maker of cleaning tools in the United States, has introduced HomePro, a full line of mops and scrub brushes engineered with Microban technology, which is specifically...

Many women are shunning nutritional supplements.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... SHELTON, Conn. -- Women seem to be leaving the vitamin and nutritional supplements category in significant numbers, according to TABS Group, a marketing research and consulting company. In a study of 1,000 respondents across the United...

All signs point toward growth.(CHILDREN'S H&BAs)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Sales of children's health and beauty aids are primarily driven by parents' desire to keep their children healthy and teach them good personal care habits, according to a recent report by the market research firm Mintel Group. ...

Cold remedy options abundant.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Drug companies have expanded the juvenile cough/cold product segment, which is good news for parents, who generally are health-conscious when treating colds for their children. One important development that has affected the...

Breast feeding made a little easier.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Breast feeding plays an important role in children's health, advocates say, and retailers are making room on their shelves for products that support the practice. "As consumers are provided more information on the benefits of...

A pathway to healthy nutrition.(CHILDREN'S H&BAs)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Children's nutrition is assuming ever greater importance as childhood obesity achieves epidemic proportions. Some studies suggest that more than 155 million school-age children worldwide are severely overweight, while 22 million...

Head lice are formidable foe.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Head lice are a persistent problem that afflicts millions of children every year, particularly those in their preteen years. In fact, however, no one is immune from becoming infested with head lice, which can spread easily...

Children's bath time a chance to learn, bond.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Every parent will verify that it can be a real challenge to keep their young children clean. Toddlers have no qualms about smearing each other with peanut butter or sitting in a mud puddle. As a result, parents often find...

Licensed characters help put the fun in good oral care.(CHILDREN'S H&BAs)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Children represent one of the most promising areas of the oral care segment. As an "evergreen" market consisting of a constantly renewing consumer population, children's oral care has long been fertile ground for product...

Sun protection is now a must.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Consumer demand for various sun care products has been growing, primarily as a result of increased concern about the dangers of excess sun exposure. Warnings from cancer organizations, medical professionals and the media have...

Innovative products keep germs at bay.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Many parents worry that their children are exposed to germs that can make them sick, and they are willing to buy products that will reduce the risk. Hand sanitizers have benefited from the trend, particularly during cold and...

What mothers want in products.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... CHICAGO -- A report issued in June 2007 by the market research firm Mintel offers considerable insight into the purchasing habits of mothers when it comes to children's personal care products. When women with children age 11 and under were...

Rx has edge in Medicaid battle.(MASS MARKET PHARMACY)
February 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WASHINGTON -- A federal judge's recent ruling to stop the government from implementing cuts in the reimbursements paid for Medicaid prescriptions has put the brakes on what community pharmacy advocates had said would...

Discount pricing plans spread.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Discounted or free generic drug programs are proliferating across trade classes as retailers continue to respond to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s year-and-a-half-old $4 pricing initiative. Food and drug retailer Hy-Vee Inc., for...

Research raises doubts about Vytorin.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... NEW YORK -- Despite spending more than $200 million advertising how effective the drug Vytorin is in blocking the damaging effects of high cholesterol, the medication's manufacturers have released a study showing that the drug really does not...

Wyeth launches generic Protonix.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... MADISON, N.J. -- Wyeth has launched a generic version of Protonix tablets through a distribution agreement with Prasco Laboratories. Wyeth says that it is continuing legal action against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., which in December...

Part D receives high marks.(MASS MARKET PHARMACY)
February 11, 2008... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- While a majority of seniors expressed satisfaction with their Medicare drug plan at the end of 2006 (75%), an even larger percentage were satisfied at the end of 2007 (87%). Seniors still find that their plan saves them...

Suppliers under fire for marketing tactics.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... WASHINGTON -- With its sales methods under scrutiny, advocates for the pharmaceutical industry say it is time to reconsider drug makers' gifts to doctors. The sales and marketing practices of some drug companies have created a backlash,...

California eyes Rx pedigrees.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has called on the California Board of Pharmacy to delay a rule that would require medications to include so-called electronic pedigrees by January 1, 2009. NACDS vice...

Study says FDA needs additional resources.(SUPPLY SIDE)
February 11, 2008... WASHINGTON -- A broad-reaching report on the operations of the Food and Drug Administration concludes that the regulatory agency's mission is at risk and that increased resources are an essential first step to stop its performance slide....

Nice-Pak Products Inc.(2008 H&BA VENDOR OUTLOOK)(Company overview)
February 11, 2008... ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- Although Nice-Pak Products Inc. was founded half a century ago, the company has never stood still. Indeed, not only has Nice-Pak changed with the times over the past 50 years, it has often been a driver behind those changes....

Neat Solutions Inc.(2008 H&BA VENDOR OUTLOOK)
February 11, 2008... HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Disposable baby products have become must-have diaper bag essentials for a growing number of busy, on-the-go families. Neat Solutions Inc. offers a full line of single-use take-along products for children, including...