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April 8, 2013

GNC directly engages pro-active consumer base through branding campaign contest

GNC last week launched a nationwide campaign for customers to enter their own personal health-and-wellness success stories in the "Me on GNC" photo and video contest.

March 26, 2013

GNC extends Preventive Nutrition brand with 11 new supplements

GNC extended its Preventive Nutrition brand to help supplement a number of conditions, including eye health, liver health and digestive health.

March 6, 2013

GNC names new board member

GNC named Scott O'Hara to its board of directors.

February 20, 2013

The Martha Graham Dance Company joins GNC on specialty retailer's 'Respect Yourself' media campaign

Conceived and photographed by Peter Arnell for GNC, the "Respect Yourself" campaign celebrates individuals who live well by leading healthy lifestyles.

February 15, 2013

GNC raises $3.1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

GNC announced that its employees and customers donated a total of $3.1 million over the past few months to support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign.

January 31, 2013

GNC launches new brand campaign

GNC announced the launch of its new brand campaign, "Respect Yourself," celebrating individuals who enjoy great self-respect by living a healthy lifestyle.

November 16, 2012

GNC product partner and AquaHydrate board member Mark Wahlberg heralds new sports drink distribution

In the wake of a summer rebranding campaign aimed at active, health-conscious consumers, AquaHydrate on Thursday announced expansion of its distribution through GNC.

June 21, 2012

GNC, VSI are supplement success stories

In what may be a bellwether for the dietary supplement industry, stock valuations of the two publicly traded retailers who practically sell nothing but dietary supplements are  up significantly. 

May 29, 2012

GNC, Discovery partners on get-fit 'Transformation Diaries' Web series

GNC last week partnered with Discovery Fit & Health on "Transformation Diaries," a custom Web series that follows four women working to achieve their personal "live well" goals. Fitness expert JJ Virgin is serving as the women’s mentor.

April 18, 2012

Mark Wahlberg, GNC team on Marked sports nutrition line

GNC on Wednesday announced its partnership with actor/producer Mark Wahlberg on the launch of Marked, a new nutritional supplement line designed to meet the demanding lifestyles of fitness consumers.

April 9, 2012

GNC introduces app for Android, iPhone

GNC has introduced a new, free mobile application for Android and iPhone devices.

February 3, 2012

Performance booster supplement DMAA draws national media attention

The Department of Defense investigation's of a sports supplement ingredient — associated with the death of two soldiers — has been making headlines in the past week as the U.S. Military's independent paper Stars & Stripes ran an update of the news on Jan. 29 and the New York Times picked up on the story Feb. 2.

August 24, 2011

GNC acquires online vitamin discounter

Specialty retailer GNC on Tuesday announced it has agreed to acquire LuckyVitamin.com, an online discount retailer of branded nutritional supplements.

August 22, 2011

Volleyballer Nora Tobin joins GNC LiveWell team

GNC on Monday named Nora Tobin — competitive beach volleyball athlete, National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified professional trainer, yoga instructor and upcoming author — to the specialty retailer's GNC LiveWell team as its newest brand ambassador.

July 13, 2011

GNC management makeover continues

GNC on Tuesday continued its management makeover with the promotions of Jeffrey Hennion and Darryl Green and the announced resignation of COO David Berg.

July 5, 2011

Thomas Dowd steps in as GNC's chief merchandising officer

Thomas Dowd has been named GNC EVP, chief merchandising officer and general manager, the company announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday.

June 21, 2011

Beth Kaplan steps down at GNC

General Nutrition Centers announced that its president and chief merchandising officer has resigned.

May 20, 2011

Report: More retailers using social media to attract e-commerce customers

More retailers are using such social media venues as Facebook as an entry point into their e-commerce sites, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited JCPenney and GNC as examples.

March 1, 2011

GNC private-label products arrive at Sam's Club

After providing its products to Rite Aid customers through a co-branded store format for more than a decade, GNC is making its foray into the warehouse club for the first time by offering select private-label products at Sam's Club locations.

December 8, 2010

Chinese retailer eyes GNC

Chinese retailer Bright Food Group is looking to potentially grow its portfolio with the acquisition of specialty retailer GNC, according to several reports.

November 8, 2010

PepsiCo, GNC join forces for Phenom

One of the world's largest food and beverage businesses is teaming up with a specialty...

October 25, 2010

Dream Water makes its way to Walgreens

Dream Water once again is expanding its retail distribution....

August 31, 2010

Sensa products to hit GNC shelves

Sensa Products on Wednesday announced the launch of its Sensa weight-loss system through GNC, marking...

June 23, 2010

GNC to offer MusclePharm products

MusclePharm Corp. on Wednesday announced it has reached an agreement with GNC to place its...