Mass Market Retailers articles from June 2006

Mass Market Retailers archives from June 2006

Personal data lost.(Koninklijke Ahold N.V.'s personal information of former employees lost)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... PERSONAL DATA LOST: Ahold NV reported it is missing personal information for an unknown number of former and retired American workers. The affected employees worked at Giant Food Inc., Stop & Shop Cos. and Tops Markets Inc. The data includes...

Target card ranking.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... TARGET CARD RANKING: Target Corp. has broken into the ranks of the 10 largest issuers of credit cards, becoming the only retailer on the list. Target ranks 10th, behind such companies as Bank of America; JP Morgan, Chase & Co.; and CitiGroup....

Kroger ethanol pump.(Kroger Co. launches fuel pump in Texas)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... KROGER ETHANOL PUMP: Kroger Co. has unveiled its first ethanol pump in north Texas. The supermarketer's fuel center in Irving will sell fuel that is 15% ethanol. Kroger plans to install ethanol pumps at eight north Texas stations and 10 in...

Business and Hoopla at Wal-Mart.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens new concept store)(marketing strategies)
June 19, 2006... FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s format experimentation, upscale merchandising and inventory reduction are paying dividends, chief executive officer Lee Scott said at the company's annual shareholders meeting here. Calling the...

Pathmark plans new prototype.(Pathmark Stores Inc. )(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... CARTERET, N.J. -- Pathmark Stores Inc. said earlier this month that it is working on a new prototype for its supermarkets. Executives add that in the future new stores will be built around a fresh food concept. They say that the...

Happy Harry's goes to Walgreens.(NEWS)(mergers)
June 19, 2006... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has announced that Delaware-based Happy Harry's Inc. has agreed to a merger with Wal-greens. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "Happy Harry's is one of the strongest regional chains in the...

High gas prices hurt retail sales.(NEWS)
June 19, 2006... NEW YORK -- Soaring gas prices took their toll on retail sales in May, as consumers cut back on drives to discount and dollar store outlets. Through the end of the month the average price of gas was up about 27% for the year. According to...

Albertsons deal done, buyers knuckle down.(NEWS)
June 19, 2006... BOISE, Idaho -- The acquisition of Albertsons by Supervalu Inc., Cerberus Capital Management LP and CVS Corp. has been finalized. Immediately after the announcement, the Albertsons LLC unit of Cerberus declared that it plans to close 100...

Ward hurricane hero.(associate Trent Ward appreciated at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s annual meeting)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... WARD HURRICANE HERO: Wal-Mart associate Trent Ward was singled out at the chain's annual meeting for relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina hit. Ward, who works in loss prevention at a Supercenter in Kenner, La., dove into 6-foot waters to help...

New role for Glass.(former Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s David Glass steps down from committees)(Christopher Williams appointed)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... NEW ROLE FOR GLASS: Former Wal-Mart chief executive officer David Glass has stepped down from two board committees. Glass, 70, left the executive and stock option committees. Glass, who will remain a board member, will be replaced on the...

Quinn to health post.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. appoints Joe Quinn)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... QUINN TO HEALTH POST: Joe Quinn, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's policy director, has been named Wal-Mart's director of state health care policy. The 50-year-old Quinn, who is expected to join the retailer July 5, will be involved in expanding...

Norway oil fund exit.(national oil fund sells Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s stocks)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... NORWAY OIL FUND EXIT: Wal-Mart has been excluded from Norway's national oil fund investments. Concerns about the discounter's human rights and labor practices led to the decision, said Norwegian finance minister Kristin Halvorsen. As of early...

Dismissal is upheld.(district court dismisses Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s firing of a Catholic pharmacist )(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... DISMISSAL IS UPHELD: A federal judge upheld Wal-Mart's firing of a Catholic pharmacist in Wisconsin who refused to interact with patients who sought birth-control drugs. U.S. district judge John Shabaz dismissed a suit in which Neil Noesen...

Supercenter puts new concepts to test.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... PLANO, Texas -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. describes its new Supercenter here as a laboratory where the retailer will experiment with store layout, new merchandise and customer service strategies. The store (shown in pictures on this page) opened...

Biggest gainers.(retail stores stock performance)(Table)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change % Stock 06/02/06 vs. 05/12/06 Change Big Lots 16.14 +2.18 +15.6 Sears Holdings 158.69 ...

Biggest losers.(retail stores stock performance)(Table)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change % Stock 06/02/06 vs. 05/12/06 Change Tuesday Morning 16.31 -1.92 -10.5 Staples 24.10 ...

Most active.(retailer stores stocks statistics)(Table)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 06/02/06 Shares 05/12/06 Big Lots 7,936 ...

Scoreboard.(retail stores sales)(Statistical table)
June 19, 2006... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % RETAILERS Ended Sales Change Big Lots (1) 04/29 1.09 bil +4.7 BJ's (2) 04/29 1.92 bil...

A good start for Wal-Mart in fiscal '07.(sales and earnings)
June 19, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Despite rising fuel costs, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. posted net earnings that exceeded analysts' estimates for the first quarter. However, in a prerecorded conference call president and chief executive officer Lee Scott warned...

Target stays bullish.(sales expectations)
June 19, 2006... ACWORTH, Ga. -- Target Corp. expects its 2006 gross profit margin and expenses to rise slightly over 2005 levels, according to a quarterly filing the company made earlier this month. Target's share price rose on the news, which was also...

Healthy sales, margins lift CVS bottom line.(sales and earnings)
June 19, 2006... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. rang up a 13.8% earnings gain on an 8.7% sales increase during the 13 weeks ended April 1, overcoming the impact of this year's late Easter and less-severe flu season. The chain posted first quarter net income...

A&P sees operating results improve.(Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Inc.'s sales and earnings)
June 19, 2006... MONTVALE, N.J. -- It was not very pretty at the bottom line, but A&P managed to show a significantly brightened picture in adjusted results from its ongoing domestic operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. This operating metric...

Publix earnings advance 11.3%.(Publix Super Markets Inc.'s sales and earnings)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets Inc. posted an 11.3% bottom-line gain on a 7.2% sales increase for the first quarter of 2006. Net income for the three months ended April I climbed to $288.4 million as the top line rose to $5.51...

Special items cloud A&P picture.(Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Inc.'s sales and earnings)
June 19, 2006... MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P's operating results for fiscal 2005 and 2004 were heavily skewed by a long list of items the company considers nonoperating in nature. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 a total of $57.6 million of items were booked...

Fred's net up 8.6% on 8.9% sales gain.(net income and earnings)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... MEMPHIS -- Fred's Inc. rang up high single-digit increases in sales and earnings for the 13 weeks ended April 29, with bottom-line results just topping Wall Street's expectations. The regional discounter saw net income for the first quarter...

BJ's endures a tough quarter.(BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.'s net income and earnings)
June 19, 2006... NATICK, Mass. -- With store traffic continuing to decline and same-store sales growth slowing, both reported and adjusted net income fell by double digits at BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Results still...

Stater Bros. net increases 72%.(Stater Brothers Holdings Inc., net income and earnings)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... COLTON, Calif. -- Buoyed by improved gross margins and higher interest income, Stater Bros. Holdings saw earnings soar by more than 70% in the 13 weeks ended March 26. Net income for fiscal 2006's second quarter vaulted 71.6% to $6.2...

Sears gets back in black even as sales fall.(Sears Holdings Corp.'s sales and earnings)
June 19, 2006... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Despite a decline in revenues, Sears Holdings Corp. swung to a profit from a pro forma loss during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Reported results for the first quarter are not comparable to those for the...

Retail stocks mixed in May.
June 19, 2006... NEW YORK -- Mass market retailing stocks performed unevenly in May. Investors fear that the nation's economy is losing some momentum because of rising interest rates and high energy prices. In addition, the housing market has softened, auto...

Strong results continue at SDM.(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd., sales and earnings)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... TORONTO -- Citing an increasingly profitable sales mix and improved operating efficiencies, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. kicked off 2006 with a 16.2% advance in earnings on a 7.4% gain at the top line. Canada's largest drug chain saw net income...

Tesco is a good bet.(opinion)(Berkshire Hathaway acquires stakes in Tesco PLC)(Column)
June 19, 2006... Tesco has received a notable vote of confidence. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company headed by Warren Buffett, disclosed that one of its subsidiaries had acquired 57.6...

Mass retailing a true potpourri.(opinion)(dollar stores sales)(Column)
June 19, 2006... MMR's "Annual Report of the Mass Market Retail Industries," which appeared recently, contains more than a few surprises, most notably in the wildly diverse results of the various retail segments. Particularly stunning is the same-store...

Consumer products execs worried about economy.(survey)(Column)
June 19, 2006... NEW YORK -- Pressed by rising energy costs and tightening profit margins, executives of consumer products companies are less optimistic about the economy than their peers in other sectors, according to a new survey. The...

Chapter 5 the thinning middle.(OPINION)(retail stores marketing)
June 19, 2006... THE COMPLICATED PROFILE of the "average" customer isn't the only phenomenon managers have to deal with. Although it's quite an accomplishment to create a product, brand, and message that will resonate with your customer and create a lifelong...

Tesco Plans openings in Poland with focus on small formats.(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... LONDON -- Tesco PLC plans to open nearly 50 stores in Poland over the next 12 months, marking a significant acceleration of its expansion in that country. The retailer is also shifting emphasis to its smaller formats. Only two hypermarkets...

Morrison to depart.(William Morrison Supermarkets PLC's Ken Morrison to retire)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... MORRISON TO DEPART: Shareholder ire has prompted Ken Morrison to announce that he will retire as chairman of William Morrison Supermarkets PLC in January 2008. The company's purchase of Safeway PLC in 2004 was followed by integration problems...

Laurus sells chain.(Laurus NV divests Edah stores to Sligro Food Group and Sperwer Holding B.V.)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... LAURUS SELLS CHAIN: As part of an effort to return to profitability, Laurus NV, the second-largest supermarket operator in the Netherlands, has agreed to sell 223 Edah stores to a consortium consisting of Sligro Food Group and Sperwer Holding...

New CEO at Woolies.(Woolworths Supermarkets appoints Michael Luscombe, chief executive officer)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... NEW CEO AT WOOLIES: Australia's Woolworths Ltd. has named Michael Luscombe as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Roger Corbett, who will retire at the end of September. Luscombe, whose career at Woolies extends nearly 30 years, is...

Sobeys adds a label.(offering healthful products)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... SOBEYS ADDS A LABEL: Canadian supermarket operator Sobeys Inc. has added a line of healthful products to its Compliments private label collection. All items in the line, called Compliments balance-equilibre, have been evaluated by Canada's...

Ahold retail review.(Koninklijke Ahold N.V. appoints Dick Boer )(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... AHOLD RETAIL REVIEW: Ahold NV has named Dick Boer, chief executive officer of its flagship Albert Heijn supermarket chain to head a review of the company's entire retail operation, which missed its performance targets for 2005. He will be...

There's a lot to learn from U.K.(Boots Group PLC and Tesco PLC's growth and practices)
June 19, 2006... LONDON -- Someone who has never been to the United Kingdom might be tempted to think that the British are really just like Americans with an accent. Nothing could be further from the truth. Experience and observation show they appear more...

Wal-Mart exits South Korea.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sells 16 stores to Shinsegae Department Store Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... SEOUL -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to sell its 16 stores in South Korea to the country's largest retailer, Shinsegae Co., for 825 billion won ($882 million). The deal closely follows rival Carrefour SA's exit from South Korea. "As we...

Ex-Ahold execs guilty of fraud.(Koninklijke Ahold N.V.'s former executives receives suspended sentences)(Cees van der Hoeven, Michiel Meurs, and Jan Andreae)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... AMSTERDAM -- Three former senior executives of Ahold NV have been convicted of fraud in connection with an accounting scandal that took the company to the brink of bankruptcy in 2003. Cees van der Hoeven, former chief executive officer, and...

For Loblaws it's fight, not flight as Wal-Mart looms large.(Loblaw Companies Ltd. prepares to compete with Wal-Mart Canada Corp.)
June 19, 2006... TORONTO -- At Loblaw Cos.' 50th annual meeting here on May 4 the overarching theme was the looming battle with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s Canadian operation. Chairman Galen Weston and president and chief executive officer John Lederer strove...

Payoff should come long term.(Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s sales and earnings)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... TORONTO -- The ambitious transformational program launched by Loblaws to prepare it for the future had an impact on both fiscal 2005 results and those of the first quarter of fiscal 2006, which were released on the same day as the company's...

Exec team bolstered in anticipation of what's ahead.(Loblaw Companies Ltd. appoints Mark Foote)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... TORONTO -- Loblaws has been strengthening its management team in anticipation of the choppy waters ahead, president and chief executive officer John Lederer told attendees at the company's annual meeting recently. Among the seasoned retail...

Wal-Mart's serious about China; the retailer's China hands are the equal of Wal-Mart associates anywhere.
June 19, 2006... BEIJING -- In an increasingly global retail marketplace, not all the pertinent news is accurately interpreted or correctly analyzed. As a recent example, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has announced its intention, after several years of ho-hum...

Asia could be linchpin of global strategy.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to grow business in China)
June 19, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- For Wal-Mart Stores Inc., China is critical to its hopes for sustained double-digit growth over the long term. With the day approaching (but not yet near) when the market for its current store formats in the United States...

Tesco picks partner, goes to work.(Tesco PLC acquires stakes in Ting Hsin and grows business in China)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... LONDON -- Both Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Carrefour SA were well established in China when the United Kingdom's largest retailer, Tesco PLC, made its move in the summer of 2004. After three years of careful research, Tesco acquired a 50% stake in...

Carrefour sets out to get its share.(plans to open more stores in China)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... BEIJING -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is not the only international retailer banking heavily on China for its future growth. France's Carrefour SA, the world's second-largest retailer, also has aggressive goals for the country, and it is operating...

Wal-Mart shows its flexibility.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc., store design )(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... Wal-Mart has had to adapt its standard store formats in China to a radically different environment consisting of densely populated urban centers. Consequently, its stores are typically multilevel units. Trans-actions are comparatively...

Tesco takes local approach, adds to it.(Tesco PLC's Hymall stores in China)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... Tesco's Hymall stores in China strive to create an atmosphere similar to the country's "wet markets" where the emphasis is on fresh and even living food items. The difference, though, lies in the use of modern refrigeration and food safety...

Carrefour uses color as signature.(store design)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... With the flair that one would expect of the French, Carrefour manages to make its stores in China just a bit different from the competition, even though the product categories and overall merchandising techniques are largely the same as those...

Sears revamps web site to make it more customer friendly.(Sears Holdings Corp.)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears Holdings Corp. has expanded the offerings on sears.com in a bid to make the site more useful to customers. Home health care and wellness products are now available online, Sears officials say, in recognition...

Kmart.(promotions and marketing campaigns)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... KMART: A weekly circular for Trenton, N.J., good from May 21 through May 27, featured a two for $10 sale on PepsiCo Inc.'s Gatorade 20-ounce eight-packs or 24-ounce Edge six-packs; a four for $10 sale on Unilever's 64-ounce Snuggle fabric...

CVS.(promotions and marketing campaigns)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... CVS: A weekly circular for Loveland, Ohio, good from May 21 to May 27, featured a "buy one, get one free" offer with a card for Frito-Lay North America Inc.'s Lay's potato chips with the purchase of one for $2.99; also, a "buy one, get one...

Safeway.(promotions and marketing campaigns)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... SAFEWAY: The supermarket operator highlighted several offers in its online flyer for Alameda, Calif., that were good from May 21 through May 28. These specials, which required the use of the retailer's frequent-shopper card, included McNeil...

Target.(promotions and marketing)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... TARGET: An online circular for Atlanta, issued the week of May 21, featured a "buy one, get one free" offer of $6.99 each for limited quantities of Pharmavite LLC's Nature Made 90count flaxseed oil, 60count vitamin E and more, with 20% off of...

What to sell when.(General Merchandise Distributors Council' conducts best practices study on seasonal merchandising)
June 19, 2006... NEW YORK -- Ten years ago the General Merchandise Distributors Council (GMDC) issued a groundbreaking study on best practices in seasonal merchandising. In the past decade so many significant changes have occurred in this area--particularly...

Online sales continue to soar.(merchandising)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Online sales will pass $200 billion this year, according to the latest Shop.org study by Forester Research. The 2006 State of Retailing Online, the ninth annual study in the series, states that online sales are expected to...

Health clinics debut at ShopKo.(ShopKo Stores Inc. launches FastCare health clinics)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- ShopKo Stores Inc. is adding FastCare health clinics to two of its stores here. Operated by Bellin Health and staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, the walk-in clinics will treat such common conditions...

Wal-Mart apparel is more elegant.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. adds 'George ME by Mark Eisen' women's apparels)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is adding new flair to its George apparel brand with a capsule collection by sportswear designer Mark Eisen. The women's apparel collection will feature tops, bottoms, jackets and knits--including...

Best practices in seasonal are explored.(merchandising)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... NEW YORK -- The new edition of "Seasonal Best Practices" from the GMDC Educational Foundation is full of highly detailed and specific guidance on how to plan and implement seasonal programs. Without repeating those guidelines, it is...

MegaPlump Lip Gloss.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Markwins Beauty Products You too can get hot, sexy, Hollywood-looking lips with wet n wild's MegaPlump Lip Gloss. This pucker-enhancing gloss contains revolutionary Maxi Lip technology for perfectly beautiful, voluptuous lips. Each lush...

Fizzies[R].(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Amerilab Technologies Inc. Fizzies, the popular, fun, effervescent drink from the '60s, is back. Loaded with vitamin C and calorie-free, the drinks are made by simply dropping a colored tablet into water. Seven Fizzies flavors--Sour Apple,...

Curlaway[R] Natural Curl Relaxer Xenna Corp.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Now Xenna does for ethnic hair care what it did for foot care--establish a high-margin item in a low-margin sector and raise profitability across the category. New, reversible Curlaway Gel relaxes hair without harsh chemicals or breakage....

Dazzle Toez.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Pacific World Corp. Dazzle Toez--faux nails for your toes. The complete Dazzle Toez kit includes nail glue and 24 nails in 12 sizes, allowing for the perfect fit. It even includes sizes for teeny, tiny toes. Application is easy--just glue...

Sally Hansen Multi Nail Color.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Del Laboratories Inc. Sally Hansen is America's No. 1 nail color brand with more than a 37% share of the market, according to ACNielsen. Its breakthrough formulas offer consumers brilliant nail color plus beneficial nail treatment in...

Goat's Milk Orchid and Marigold soaps and lotions.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... CANUS Orchid and marigold oils are plant lipids known for their moisturizing properties. They help in hydrating and keeping skin from feeling dry and uncomfortable. They also are known for their antioxidant properties. Ideal for all skin...

Select Greens[TM].(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Windmill Health Products Select Greens is a line of natural, antioxidant-rich formulas comprised of pure concentrated foods. They provide nutrients consisting of green foods, fruits and vegetables without having to juice. Select greens are...

Sunkist[R] Grower Select[TM] Blueberry Concentrate.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... WN Pharmaceuticals A few softgels daily is enough to benefit from the restorative power of anthocyanis--blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, the phytochemicals responsible for their deep blue color. A key supplement in protecting anyone's...

DUO-CARE[TM].(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... GenExel-Sein Inc. GenExel-Sein Inc. will soon launch DUO-CARE, the only combined blood glucose and wrist blood pressure monitor. This innovative product provides ease-of-use for simplified home monitoring of diabetes and hypertension and...

La Cross beauty tools.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Del Laboratories Inc. The Sally Hansen La Cross line of high-quality manicure tools--which includes a comprehensive assortment of files, emery boards, clips, nippers, scissors and cuticle groomers--is the sales leader in nail implements....

Accelis.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Iovate Health Sciences Inc. Accelis is taking the market by storm: * One easy serving per day before bed * World's first patented softgel technology with corosolic acid * Lose 10.65 pounds fast * Clinically proven...

Fire Fly Mouth Swoosh.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Dr. Fresh Inc. Switch on Swoosh: Switch off cavities. Fire Fly Mouth Swoosh Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse features a light-up timer cap. A great-tasting, sugar-free and alcohol-free mouth rinse that boosts protection against cavities and...

All-natural moisturizing products.(Marketplace Showcase)
June 19, 2006... J.R. Watkins Apothecary Gear up for winter with J.R. Watkins Apothecary. The new 100% all-natural Lemon Hand Salve blends purifying lemon and wild chamomile oils with vitamin E to revitalize sore, dry hands. Also try the new Mango Hand &...

Float 'N Fire Fly[R].(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Dr. Fresh Inc. Float 'N Fire Fly by Dr. Fresh gives kids the inspiration to brush for one minute on the and one minute on the lowers. Each bright and sparkly Float 'N Fire Fly toothbrush, which lights up and flashes for one minute,...

Drinkin' Mate.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Amerilab Technologies Inc. Drinkin' Mate is a new effervescent tablet that can prevent hangovers after a night of drinking. Made from a worldwide patent-pending herbal extract, Drinkin' Mate Tabs, dissolved in water, help process the...

Mitsubishi digital electronics.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... DPS Kiosk Mitsubishi's DPS Kiosk is a stand-alone digital photofinishing center that will provide immediate profit potential. It accepts a variety of the latest digital media and incorporates a wide range of versatile performance features...

Ice Taps.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Solstice Medicine Co. Ice Taps is the coolest way to soothe a sore throat. It's the first cough/cold medicine to introduce this unique delivery system. The soft granule powder dissolves readily in the throat for instant relief that lasts....

Starlite/Starbrite ink-jet photo paper.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Premium Papers Marketing Inc. Starlite and Starbrite are two top-quality ink-jet photo papers that are available in small retail packs of 20 sheets, 4 inches by 6 inches, at prices that permit 50% to 60% profit margins for retailers....

Nexxus salon hair care.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Alberto Culver Nexxus salon hair care items combine product technology and salon professional direction to create products that perform to achieve a desired style. A universal collection of luxurious products to meet every cleansing,...

ACTiVATE[R] Hair Care Line.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Activate Beauty Inc. ACTiVATE is the first line of hair care products created by Latinas for Latinas to help retailers capture highly lucrative Hispanic market share. ACTiVATE's seven SKUs help restore moisture to repair dry, damaged or...

Nature Made Maximum Strength CoQ10 400 mg.(Marketplace Showcase '06)
June 19, 2006... Pharmavite Nature Made aims to retain its leadership position in the CoQ10 segment with the introduction of Maximum Strength CoQ10 400 mg to FDM. The new 400-mg product, available in one convenient softgel, will expand upon the company's...