Supplier News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, May 3rd, 2010

Johnson & Johnson U.S. chief customer officer to retire

Frank Maione, U.S. chief customer officer for Johnson & Johnson, plans to retire from the company this fall.

Call to consumers for next Ghirardelli Intense Dark flavor

Consumers are being given the chance to create the next flavor of Intense Dark premium dark chocolate in Ghirardelli's "Bring Your Dark to Light" contest.

P&G acquires Natura Pet Products

Procter & Gamble Co. plans to acquire Natura Pet Products Inc., a deal that the consumer products giant said will further expand its presence in the super premium pet food segment.

Dollar General, Reckitt Benckiser team on Literacy Rocks

Dollar General Corp. is partnering with Reckitt Benckiser and country music star Gretchen Wilson to launch the Literacy Rocks sweepstakes to raise funds to promote literacy.

Cramp911 muscle relaxer picked up by Weis Markets

DelCorean LLC has inked a distribution pact with Weis Markets for its Cramp911 topical muscle relaxer.

Perrigo closes acquisition of infant formula maker

Perrigo Co. has finalized its deal to acquire PBM Holdings Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of store-brand infant formula.

Catalina buys digital coupon providers

Retail intelligence firm Catalina Marketing has acquired Invenda Corp.'s E-centives and Collabrys digital couponing businesses.

Beauty line on the way from new CoverGirl Taylor Swift

Singer Taylor Swift has been named the latest CoverGirl and will represent a new line of luxury products for the beauty care brand.