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P&G acquires Natura Pet Products

CINCINNATI — 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. Procter & Gamble Co. plans to acquire Natura Pet Products Inc., a deal that the consumer products giant said will further expand

Dollar General, Reckitt Benckiser team on Literacy Rocks

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — 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. 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.

Dollar General, Reckitt Benckiser team on Literacy Rocks

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — 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. 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

OREFIELD, Pa. — DelCorean LLC has inked a distribution pact with Weis Markets for its Cramp911 topical muscle relaxer. DelCorean LLC has inked a distribution pact with Weis Markets for its Cramp911 topical muscle relaxer. Under the agreement, Weis Markets’ 119 stores with pharmacy departments will carry the 4.5-milliliter travel size and 21-milliliter nightstand size

Cramp911 muscle relaxer picked up by Weis Markets

OREFIELD, Pa. — DelCorean LLC has inked a distribution pact with Weis Markets for its Cramp911 topical muscle relaxer. DelCorean LLC has inked a distribution pact with Weis Markets for its Cramp911 topical muscle relaxer. Under the agreement, Weis Markets’ 119 stores with pharmacy departments will carry the 4.5-milliliter travel size and 21-milliliter nightstand size

Perrigo closes acquisition of infant formula maker

ALLEGAN, Mich. — Perrigo Co. has finalized its deal to acquire PBM Holdings Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of store-brand infant formula. Perrigo Co. has finalized its deal to acquire PBM Holdings Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of store-brand infant formula. Under the agreement, Perrigo acquired all PBM shares for $808 million in cash. Perrigo

Perrigo closes acquisition of infant formula maker

ALLEGAN, Mich. — Perrigo Co. has finalized its deal to acquire PBM Holdings Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of store-brand infant formula. Perrigo Co. has finalized its deal to acquire PBM Holdings Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of store-brand infant formula. Under the agreement, Perrigo acquired all PBM shares for $808 million in cash. Perrigo

Drug chains experience slowdown in same-store sales

NEW YORK — Same-store sales tailed off in the latest results from the nation’s three largest drug store chains. Same-store sales tailed off in the latest results from the nation’s three largest drug store chains. Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. posted declined same-store revenue in April, with both retailers citing this year’s earlier Easter

Drug chains experience slowdown in same-store sales

NEW YORK — Same-store sales tailed off in the latest results from the nation’s three largest drug store chains. Same-store sales tailed off in the latest results from the nation’s three largest drug store chains. Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. posted declined same-store revenue in April, with both retailers citing this year’s earlier Easter

Costco COO to retire next month

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Dick DiCerchio, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., plans to retire early next month. Dick DiCerchio, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., plans to retire early next month. The wholesale club chain said late Wednesday that DiCerchio’s retirement will be

Costco COO to retire next month

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Dick DiCerchio, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., plans to retire early next month. Dick DiCerchio, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., plans to retire early next month. The wholesale club chain said late Wednesday that DiCerchio’s retirement will be

Delhaize U.S. business tails off in 1Q

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Delhaize Group saw decreased sales and operating results at its supermarket business in the United States for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. Delhaize Group saw decreased sales and operating results at its supermarket business in the United States for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. The Belgium-based food and drug retailer said Wednesday