Mass Market Retailers articles from July 2007

Mass Market Retailers archives from July 2007

New kings chairman.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Jim Demme appointed at King's Super Markets Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW KINGS CHAIRMAN: Jim Demme, who as chief executive officer of Bruno's Supermarkets Inc. helped steer that company through bankruptcy a few years ago, has been named chairman of Parsippany, N.J.-based Kings Super Markets Inc. Demme left...

KKR completes deal.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. )(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... KKR COMPLETES DEAL: The investment group led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has completed its takeover of Dollar General Corp. The $7.3 billion transaction got the approval of Dollar General's shareholders on June 21. Under the terms of the...

Wal-Mart, NPD deal.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(NPD Group Inc. contract with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... WAL-MART, NPD DEAL: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and its Sam's Club affiliate will begin using consumer tracking data from NPD Group. The deal will give the retail chains access to consumer purchasing from such product areas as automotive aftermarket,...

Wakefern opens sales.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... WAKEFERN OPENS SALES: After more than 60 years of selling almost exclusively to its ShopRite members, Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding its wholesale sales to other supermarkets and institutional customers within and beyond its traditional...

Walgreens to acquire option care.(NEWS)(Walgreen Co. acuires with Option Care Inc.)
July 16, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has agreed to purchase Option Care Inc. in a cash transaction for $19.50 per share. The acquisition, which has a total value of about $850 million, will create national access to Walgreens specialty pharmacy...

Court rewrites rules.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 16, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Discounters and other off-price retailers are waiting to see what the fallout will be from the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn a 96-year-old ban on manufacturers setting minimum retail prices for their goods. The court...

AMP regs are blasted by retail Rx.(NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) will base Medicaid reimbursements for generic drugs on average manufacturers' price (AMP) in a move intended to save the federal government $4.9 billion and the state...

Albertsons shuffles stores in Okla., N.M.(NEWS)
July 16, 2007... BOISE, Idaho -- After selling 22 of its stores in Oklahoma to three different companies, Albertsons LLC has agreed to acquire all 10 Raley's stores in New Mexico. The deal, which will see the stores transferred to Albertsons next month,...

Stop & shop will close ten stores in two states.(NEWS)(Stop and Shop Companies Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... QUINCY, Mass. -- Stop & Shop Cos. has opened its first store in Maine but has decided to close nine stores in southern New Jersey and one in upstate New York. "After a thorough review of the operating performance of these stores we made a...

Aldi plans push in Dallas area.(NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... DALLAS -- Deep-discount grocer Aldi plans to open 25 to 35 stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex by Fall 2009. The company also will open a distribution center to service up to 100 stores in the region, according to Scott Huska, Aldi...

New service debuts.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW SERVICE DEBUTS: Wal-Mart plans to open 1,000 in-store "MoneyCenters" and introduce a branded prepaid payments card for low-income customers who do not have bank accounts--a group pegged at about 73 million. Up to four more products may...

Clorox and Wal-Mart.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... CLOROX AND WAL-MART: Wal-Mart is partnering with Clorox Co. to appear in the popular telenovela "Dame Chocolate" on the Telemundo Spanish-language network. A Wal-Mart store in Hialeah, Fla., is being featured in one episode, while the retailer...

Consumer data pact.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... CONSUMER DATA PACT: NPD Group, a leading provider of consumer information, has agreed to provide Wal-mart and its Sam's Club division consumer tracking data. Under the agreement, Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Club will have access to NPD...

Suppliers' reliance.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... SUPPLIERS' RELIANCE: A new survey by Planet Retail has identified more than 100 businesses for which Wal-Mart represents 10% or more of their total revenues. On a combined basis those suppliers channel about $70 billion in sales through the...

Correction.(NEWS)(Correction notice)
July 16, 2007... A profile of Sellion Inc. that appeared in a special feature on natural products in the June 18 issue of MMR provided incorrect telephone and fax numbers for the company. The correct contact information is: 290 Prospect Ave., North Kingstown,...

Scoreboard.(NEWS)(Statistical table)
July 16, 2007... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % RETAILERS Ended Sales Change Dollar General (1) 05/05 2.28bil +5.8 Family Dollar (2) 06/02 1.65bil +5.4 Kroger (3)...

Biggest gainers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change vs. % Stock 06/29/07 06/01/07 Change drugstore.com 2.73 +0.19 +7.5 Saks 21.35 +1.34 ...

Biggest losers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change vs. % Stock 06/2/07 06/01/07 Change Retail Ventures 16.13 -3.35 -17.2 Office Depot 30.30 -5.96 ...

Most active.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % of Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 06/29/07 Shares 06/01/07 Retail Ventures 2,654 8.4 ...

New Kroger stock buyback plan, rating upgrade.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW KROGER STOCK BUYBACK PLAN, RATING UPGRADE: The board of directors of Kroger Co. has authorized the repurchase of $1 billion of Kroger common stock, replacing the $500 million buyback plan announced in May 2006. The timing of the purchases...

Ingles board declares quarterly cash dividend.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... INGLES BOARD DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND: Ingles Markets Inc.'s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 16.5 cents per share on all of its Class A common stock and 15 cents per share on all of its Class B common stock,...

Normal course issuer bid from Jean Coutu Group.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FROM JEAN COUTU GROUP: The Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted the Jean Coutu Group's intention to purchase up to 13.7 million of its outstanding Class A subordinate voting shares--its only class of shares that are...

Fourth quarter loss narrows at 99[cents] only stores.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... FOURTH QUARTER LOSS NARROWS AT 99[cents] ONLY STORES: Extreme-value retailer 99 Cents Only Stores posted a loss of $1 million, or 1 cent per share, for its fourth quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $1.6 million, or 2 cents per...

Dollar Gen. profits fall in quarter.(MONEY)(Financial report)
July 16, 2007... GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Higher costs from lease terminations, store closures and its recently approved sale to a private equity firm combined to drive down profits for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 at Dollar General Corp. However, earnings...

Walgreens impresses.(SPOTLIGHT)(Financial report)
July 16, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Thriving pharmacy sales and a solid front-end business combined to boost third quarter net income by nearly 20% at Walgreen Co. The bottom line for the three months ended May 31 soared 19.6% to $561.2 million, or 56...

Sears buoyed by special items.(MONEY)(Sears Holdings Corp.)(Financial report)
July 16, 2007... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Thanks to onetime gains that masked a weak operating performance, Sears Holdings Corp. managed to begin its fiscal 2007 year with a 20% bottom-line increase. But with results before onetime items falling well short of...

The retailer/supplier equation is changing.(OPINION)(Report)
July 16, 2007... The Supreme Court has set in motion a potential shift in the balance of power between retailers and suppliers. In overturning a 96-year-old precedent barring manufacturers from reaching agreements with retailers to set minimum resale...

Wal-Mart without 'the cheer'.(OPINION)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
July 16, 2007... Walk into a good Wal-Mart, like the new Supercenter in Rogers, Ark., and you wonder why anyone would even think to criticize the world's largest retailer. The store is immaculate, the merchandise exciting, plentiful, and creatively...

Getting the message out loud and clear.(OPINION)
July 16, 2007... HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. -- Retail executives all too often rely on word-of-mouth and on-the-job training to teach associates how to present a consistent message to customers and perform daily operations. However, documentation of policies and...

Metro pushes for more extensive use of RFID technology.(GLOBAL)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... DUSSELDORF, Germany -- The Metro Group is set to expand its use of radio frequency identification (RFID) this year. The company has approved two Intermec RFID starter packs that are specially tailored to the needs of the consumer goods...

Ahold sale closes.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Koninklijke Ahold N.V. acquired with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... AHOLD SALE CLOSES: Ahold NV has completed the sale of its U.S. FoodsenAce division to a consortium of private equity firms led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VII LP and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. The purchase price was $7.1 billion. "This...

Pricesmart net up.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... PRICESMART NET UP: San Diego-based PriceSmart Inc. posted a 62% gain in net income to $5.2 million for the third quarter on a 21.4% rise in net sales to $219.5 million. Year-to-date net profit soared 87% to $15.8 million as sales gained 20% to...

Carrefour expansion.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... CARREFOUR EXPANSION: Carrefour SA has completed its acquisition of 179 supermarkets and 15 compact hypermarkets in Poland from Ahold NV for 375 million euros ($510.9 million), including cash and debt assumption. The Polish Competition Authority...

Whole Foods in U.K.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... WHOLE FOODS IN U.K.: Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market Inc. opened its flagship United Kingdom store last month in central London. The company already operates five stores under the Fresh & Wild banner in the U.K. The first London Whole...

Alliance boots exit.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... ALLIANCE BOOTS EXIT: Alliance Boots PLC has withdrawn from the European Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers, following a series of disagreements with the trade group, which represents 600 of Europe's largest drug wholesalers, over...

Casino enters development deal.(GLOBAL)(Groupe Casino )(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... SAINT-ETIENNE, France -- Groupe Casino has announced that it has formed a partnership with Whitehall real estate investment funds, managed by Goldman Sachs, for the construction of shopping centers. While the centers will be primarily in...

Wesfarmers wins fight for Coles.(SPOTLIGHT)(Coles Group Ltd.)
July 16, 2007... MELBOURNE -- The Coles Group has agreed to be purchased by Wesfarmers Ltd., owner of Australia's largest hardware chain, for $17.7 billion in cash and stock. If approved by shareholders the transaction would bring to an end a long-bidding...

Bharti hindered by regs in India.(GLOBAL)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... LONDON -- India's restrictions on foreign investment in the retail sector have slowed Bharti Retail's joint venture with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but Bharti chairman and chief executive officer Sunil Mittal expects to formalize a pact as early as...

Tesco shareholders protest CEO bonus.(GLOBAL)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... LONDON -- Despite its sterling performance, shareholders of Tesco PLC staged a minor revolt at the retailer's annual meeting late last month. Nearly one in six shareholders opposed a bonus plan for chief executive officer Terry Leahy that...

GMA lauds Unilever for creativity in stop & shop program.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Grocery Manufacturers Association)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Unilever has won the 2007 CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and its Associate Member Council. According to GMA, Unilever "exhibited collaborative success with retail...

BIC lighter launched.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS )(BIC Consumer Products USA)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... BIC LIGHTER LAUNCHED: BIC Consumer Products USA has launched its special edition line of Drink Series Lighters, which feature 12 popular adult beverage designs. Each one sells for $1.49. BIC Consumer Products USA, a division of BIC USA Inc.,...

Oster counterforms.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 16, 2007... OSTER COUNTERFORMS: Jarden Consumer Solutions Oster brand has expanded its Counterforms collection to include the 2-in-1 appliance that blends and chops all in one. It offers both Triple-Tech technology and sleek design with a Luminart finish...

Mitsubishi printer.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... MITSUBISHI PRINTER: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. has introduced the CP-9800DW digital photo printer offering high-grade picture quality at faster output speeds. The product offers retailers the ability to cycle customers through...

Firefly mouthswoosh.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... FIREFLY MOUTHSWOOSH: Dr. Fresh Inc. has launched Firefly MouthSwoosh anti-cavity fluoride rinse designed for children. The sugar-and alcohol-free mouth rinse is bright pink and bubble-gum flavored. It features a light-up timer cap that flashes...

FDA beefs up DSHEA.(SPOTLIGHT)(Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act)
July 16, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Thirteen years after the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was passed, the Food and Drug Administration last month issued its final ruling establishing regulations that require current good manufacturing...

Hershey kisses get top marks.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... HERSHEY, Pa. -- This month the Hershey Co. is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Kisses brand, and a recent survey has given the company extra reason to celebrate by naming Hershey Kisses as having the highest equity rating among more...

Sports stars sign on with BG products.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- BG Products LLC has signed four current and former professional baseball stars as official spokesmen for its Bald Guyz line of grooming products. They are Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, former New York Yankee...

Atico teams up with Avon Home.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Atico International U.S.A. Inc.)(Avon Home Fashions Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Atico International, one of the world's largest international sourcing and product development companies, has announced that one of their affiliated companies, Style Lab LLC, has acquired the operations of Avon Home Fashions. ...

Chains seek 'that thing that makes them unique'.(COSMETICS/NAIL CARE)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- New trends and new products are helping drive vibrant growth in most segments of mass market cosmetics. The outlook for the future is bright as well, although some industry voices caution that a torrent of "me too" products chasing...

Understanding the consumer.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Market overview)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Looking at the cosmetics business from the perspective of consumer behavior and demographics can provide a considerably more nuanced grasp than simply focusing on retail sales figures. According to the Nielsen Co.'s Homescan...

Mineral makeup is all the rage.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Financial report)
July 16, 2007... BOSTON -- If the recent National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference can be taken as a guide, consumers will soon be overwhelmed with choices among mineral makeups. Retailers will be faced with a similar dilemma, though, as...

Polishes are about excitement.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Financial report)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- The nail care category is showing signs of recovery, although the recent performance across different segments has been wildly uneven. Industry executives offer a variety of reasons for the partial improvement, ranging from new...

Nutrition comes to nail care.(Merz Pharmaceuticals introduce Appearex nail care product)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Nail health and appearance are greatly influenced by sound or unsound nutrition, so it should be no surprise that there is a supplement that directly addresses nail care. Appearex, from Merz Pharmaceuticals Inc, debuted in...

Treatment items simple to use, more effective.(COSMETICS/NAIL CARE)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- The one segment that has outperformed all others in nail care is treatments. The reason, say retailers, is a steady flow of effective and innovative products. According to Information Resources Inc., sales of nail treatments...

What's truth and what's fiction.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Column)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Nail care is a field surrounded by misconceptions and outright myths, according to Marta VanBeek, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Iowa. "Healthy, strong nails are important not just for their looks but for...

Artificial nails are getting even better.(Kiss Products Inc. introduces Pinkby Kiss and Express-On Nails and Toenails)(Report)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- One of the brighter spots in the nail care landscape has been artificial nails, and there are promising signs of new growth in the category. According to Grace Tallon, senior vice president of marketing for Kiss Products Inc., the...

Implements manufacturers keep pushing the envelope.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Implements are an essential part of a nail beauty regime, and manufacturers have put a strong focus on enhancing the value and utility of these products. For example, Del Laboratories Inc., the No. 2 supplier in the category,...

New concepts generate consumer excitement.(SUPPLY SIDE)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- New products are the lifeblood of any category, and that is especially true in the artificial nail segment, an area where new technologies and new fashion trends combine to spur consumer interest and keep assortments fresh. ...

The numbers are impressive.(SUNCARE)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- After several years of uneven performance, the sun care business is booming these days, despite recent studies that call into question the efficacy of many products in the category in light of recent research on skin cancer. ...

Playtex sees broader horizons.(SUPPLY SIDE)
July 16, 2007... WESTPORT, Conn. -- Playtex Products Inc. has become a bigger player in the sun care category with its acquisition of Tiki Hut Holding Co., which owns the Hawaiian Tropic brand. "Hawaiian Tropic is an important addition to our skin care...

Sunscreen efficacy up for scrutiny.(SUPPLY SIDE)
July 16, 2007... ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Two recent reports have cast doubt on the efficacy and safety of some sunscreens, including major mass market brands. However, the studies rely on very different methodologies and one placed much of the responsibility on...

Children become major target market.(SUN CARE)(Report)
July 16, 2007... DALLAS -- There was a time when a child whose skin was not tanned in the summer was assumed to be unhealthy, and babies were blithely left out in the sun for hours without much parental concern. Now, however, parents are more aware of the...

Sunscreens are more than SPFs.(sun protection factor )(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... LOS ANGELES -- Choosing a sunscreen used to be a numbers game: Consumers could simply choose the product with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) in combination with such other desired traits as fragrance, feel and delivery system. ...

L'Oreal, Playtex take giant step forward.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Heightened awareness of the role of ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in causing skin cancer has prompted sun care suppliers to go beyond beefing up SPF factors in formulating their sun screen products. For L'Oreal USA, this meant...

Environmentally friendly displays.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- WalMart Stores Inc. is displaying one of Schering-Plough Corp.'s most popular sun care products in a way that is more caring toward the earth. Schering-Plough's Coppertone Continuous Spray tanning products are being...

The critical role of innovation in the market.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Report)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- One of the key engines of sales growth in the general merchandise category is the ongoing effort of suppliers to develop products that meet consumer needs a little better than what previously was available. Such efforts to...

New concepts are transforming 'Air Care'.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Report)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- People's desire for homes that smell good has translated into more than $6 billion in sales of "air care" products, according to the market research firm Euromonitor, which predicts that sales will reach $7 billion by 2010. In...

Consumer concerns call the shots.(INNOVATION: General Merchandise)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Given the ubiquity of household cleaning products in consumers' lives and homes, it is not surprising that they reflect the demographics and concerns of the people that buy them. The nation's growing Hispanic population, for...

Multipurpose lighters grow reach.(INNOVATION: General Merchandise)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Barbecue grills and fireplaces drive most sales of multipurpose or utility lighters, suppliers say. The growing popularity of candles as air fresheners and decorative accents has helped provide a source of year-round sales for...

Right products can lend chains hometown feel.(SUPPLY SIDE)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- One size fits all is no longer a viable strategy for mass retailers seeking to maximize their sales and growth potential. Because consumers have so many choices about where to shop, they are increasingly looking for stores that...

Paper towels get a second life.(growth in demand for paper towels)(Report)(Table)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Paper towels may be less expensive and more disposable than the cloth variety, but manufacturers are positioning them as more than just cheap alternatives. Category leader Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) promotes its Bounty paper...

With digital imaging options are plentiful.(SUPPLY SIDE)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Consumers keep getting new choices as the mass retail photography business continues its high-speed evolution from analog to digital technology. Besides turning their images into traditional snapshot-type prints, for example,...

Greeting cards reflect the spirit of the times.(SUPPLY SIDE)
July 16, 2007... NEW YORK -- Greeting cards suppliers rely on extensive research to keep their products relevant to a consumer population that is changing in terms of everything from lifestyles to senses of humor. The results of that research is then used...

AgroLabs.(AgroLabs Inc. fruit trade)
July 16, 2007... AgroLabs Inc. is the original "superfruit" company, with a full line of 16-ounce dietary supplements that are healthful for customers and that provide great return on investment. Since its inception in 2004, AgroLabs has been a driving force in...

Amerilab Technologies.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)
July 16, 2007... A popular new product called Drinkin' Mate Tabs Hangover Defense, developed by Amerilab Technologies Inc., is formulated to help cure the "morning-after blues" associated with the consumption of alcohol. Drinkin' Mate Tabs promote healthful...

Barmensen Labs.(Barmensen Labs. introduces Maxoderm male enhancement solution )
July 16, 2007... Barmensen Labs LLC offers a portfolio of advanced nonprescription products in several categories, including diet and nutrition, skin care and sexual health. The company is a primary participant in the rapid growth of the sexual health category,...

Bausch & Lomb.(Bausch & Lomb Inc. introduces Ocuvite eye nutritional supplement)
July 16, 2007... Bausch & Lomb (B&L), a pioneer in ocular nutritional supplements, has steadily built up a portfolio of products that satisfies a variety of general and age-related eye health needs. The company supplies a comprehensive line of eye...

GlaxoSmithKline.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... The conversion of prescription drug medications to over-the-counter status has been a major business driver for GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK). Rx to O-T-C switches have tied in nicely with a major consumer trend of recent years: a...

Indigene.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Indigene Pharmaceuticals)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... Indigene Pharmaceuticals, a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company, was founded in early 2002 with a strategic focus on developing and delivering innovative, safe and effective molecular combination-based health care products. This unique...

Laci Le Beau.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... Laci Le Beau, the popular brand of aromatic herbal teas supplied by Natrol Inc., features the top-selling Super Dieter's Tea. The line is available in eight aromatic flavors--All Natural Botanicals, Apricot, Cinnamon Spice, Cranberry Twist,...

Natrol.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... Headquartered in Chatsworth, Calif., Natrol Inc. is a highly diversified nutrition company that markets and manufactures premium branded nutritional supplements, functional herbal teas and sports nutrition products. Natrol's portfolio of...

Nutramax Laboratories.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... Founded in 1992, Nutramax Laboratories Inc. researches, develops and markets high-quality products that support the active lifestyles of people and their pets. The company's flagship product, Cosamin DS, was the first...

Nutrition 21.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... The year 2006 was a landmark one for Nutrition 21, as the company began the transition from an ingredient manufacturer to a consumer packaged goods company. Historically, the company had supplied chromium picolinate and other supplement...

VPX Sports.(WHO'S WHO IN DIET & NUTRITION)(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... Founded more than 11 years ago by sole owner and chief executive officer Jack Owoc, VPX Sports Inc. (Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc.) is a company on the fast track for success. The evolution behind VPX: Owoc started his working career teaching...