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May 4, 2011

JPC tapped as 'Jumping the Broom' hair care partner

Ethnic hair care company Johnson Products Co. has announced that it is the official U.S. hair care partner for Sony Pictures' comedy "Jumping the Broom," which opens in theaters May 6.

May 2, 2011

Cottonelle brings back promotion for flushable moist wipes

Cottonelle is bringing back its Get Fresh With a Friend program that allows consumers to get a free tub of the brand's flushable moist wipes and send one to a friend or family member.

April 25, 2011

Walgreens getting a charge out of electric fill-up

DEERFIELD, Ill. — As the nation braces for higher gas prices this summer, Walgreens is exploring alternatives that may have longer-term potential and could serve as a differentiator among green consumers. As of April, Walgreens had announced three markets in which it had opened electric charging stations in its store parking lots.  

Unlike gas stations where consumers can simply pump and go, charging stations can take anywhere from 10 minutes to a half hour, which creates more time to capture more purchases.  

April 20, 2011

Kroger joins Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance

Kroger is the latest retailer to join the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance as a partner.

April 15, 2011

Kotex encourages moms to initiate period conversation with new products

Kotex has introduced a new line of products designed specifically for tweens to help moms proactively talk to their daughters and guide them through an important “first.”

April 8, 2011

Walgreens installs electric ‘fuel’ stations in second Texas market

Walgreens on Friday helped launch the nation’s first privately funded and comprehensive electric vehicle charging network with an initial station at the Walgreens drug store at Belt Line Road and Montfort Drive in Dallas.

April 7, 2011

Despite possible government shutdown, AAFES will keep doors open

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is planning to continue operations even if the U.S. government shuts down, the military retailer announced Thursday.

April 7, 2011

U by Kotex nixes bland look

Kotex's U by Kotex line is getting stylish.

April 5, 2011

Scott Naturals asks consumers to 'test drive' hybrid paper products

Scott Naturals is challenging consumers to use its line of hybrid paper products.

March 17, 2011

Coke, AAFES team up on NCAA contest for troops

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service on Tuesday teamed with Coca-Cola to give military shoppers a chance to be a part of the 2012 NCAA Final Four Weekend in New Orleans.

March 1, 2011

Sugary drinks associated with hypertension, study finds

A new study published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association established a link between high blood pressure and the consumption of such beverages as soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks.

February 28, 2011

CVS/pharmacy kicks off 2011 To Your Health program

CVS/pharmacy has announced the launch of the 2011 To Your Health program, offering free preventive health screenings at more than 800 events in communities across the country. The program is designed to help Americans determine their risk for chronic diseases and get them on a path to better health.

February 3, 2011

AAFES receives design award for Tinker AFB store

The Retail Design Institute on Thursday recognized the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s new store at Tinker Air Force Base for its fresh approach to retailing, with its Retail Design Legion of Honor award.

February 1, 2011

Cottonelle wants consumers to 'make the ultra switch'

Toilet tissue brand Cottonelle is encouraging consumers to try something new in their bathrooms.

January 28, 2011

UT Southwestern may have found potential cure for Type 1 diabetes

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center suggested that taking away the actions of a certain hormone can alter Type 1 diabetes into "an asymptomatic, noninsulin-dependent disorder."

January 24, 2011

Febreze scores touchdown with first-ever athletic equipment, gear drive

Febreze teamed up with the Dallas-Fort Worth Salvation Army to collect new and gently used sports equipment and athletic gear at the "NFL Experience," an exhibit held at the Dallas Convention Center.

January 10, 2011

Aspirinpod gets to heart of matter

Aspirinpod recently launched its Aspirinpod emergency aspirin container — a small heart-shaped container that can be carried on a key chain.

January 5, 2011

Consumers snack on low sodium

DALLAS — Reducing sodium is at the top of consumer request lists when it comes to what they want in snacks, according to Frito-Lay. SymphonyIRI data showed that 52% of consumers in 2009 identified low sodium as an important snack attribute — up from 43% in 2007.

 Manufacturers are giving consumers what they want. Frito-Lay, for example, continues to expand its lightly salted chip varieties, which offer 50% less sodium per ounce per serving.

December 15, 2010

Kimberly-Clark joins United Nations Global Compact

Kimberly-Clark has joined more than 8,000 companies and groups in participating in the world's largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative.

November 16, 2010

Major shift to private-label personal care purchases noted in new survey

In the first half of 2010, consumers continued to shift to less-expensive private-label products in...

November 15, 2010

Select Target stores 'kick' off mobile app

A location-based retail app now is available for Target shoppers in select markets....

November 14, 2010

Advanced Beauty Systems announces agency of record

Advanced Beauty Systems has announced Texas-based advertising agency Slingshot as its advertising agency of record....

November 14, 2010

Tortilla touchdown

Frito-Lay continues its commitment to college football fans with a new, limited-edition football-shaped version of...