February 26, 2016 by MMR
CEO, Lorenzo Delpani, Revlon
People, Supplier News
NEW YORK — Lorenzo Delpani next week plans to step down as president and chief executive officer of Revlon for personal reasons. Revlon announced the move Friday in reporting fiscal 2015 results. Plans call for Delpani to leave the post on March 1 and remain with the beauty care company as a paid adviser and
February 23, 2016 by MMR
belVita Breakfast Biscuits, Mondelez International Inc.
Supplier News
EAST HANOVER, N.J.— Mondelēz International Inc. is launching a new digital and social media advertising campaign to promote its belVita Breakfast Biscuits brand. The ‘Steady Morning Energy’ campaign features several short films that humorously depict the different ways people use energy in the morning. “We know our consumers are constantly on-the-go — whether it is
February 22, 2016 by MMR
Oral-B Genius power toothbrush, Procter & Gamble Co.
Supplier News
CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble Co. calls its new Oral-B Genius power toothbrush the brand’s “most intelligent” brushing system to date. Unveiled Sunday at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, the Oral-B Genius features Position Detection technology that combines motion sensor technology in the brush and video recognition via a smartphone’s camera
February 22, 2016 by MMR
Kroger, Smith's
Leading Headlines, People
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. said Monday that Jay Cummins, president of the company’s Smith’s division, plans to retire on April 29. His replacement will be announced at a later date, according to the company. Cummins began his Kroger career in 1972 as a clerk at a store in Huntington Beach, Calif. He went on to
February 22, 2016 by MMR
Cetaphil Men, Galderma Laboratories L.P.
Supplier News
FORT WORTH, Texas — Galderma Laboratories L.P. has launched Cetaphil Men, a new line of seven skin care products for men. Galderma said Monday that Cetaphil Men includes a face wash, face cloths, three lotions and two types of bars to clean, moisturize and protect men’s skin. Cetaphil Men is available now online and at
February 22, 2016 by MMR
2016 Trade Association CEO of the Year, CEO Update magazine, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, president and chief executive officer, Steve Anderson
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
WASHINGTON — Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, has been honored as the 2016 Trade Association CEO of the Year by an independent panel of association leadership experts. NACDS said Monday that the Anderson is just the third CEO to receive the award, which is presented
February 19, 2016 by MMR
Energy B12, Fish Oil, Nature Made Adult Gummies Vitamin D, United States Pharmacopeia, USP, Vitamin C
Supplier News
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Nature Made Adult Gummies Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Energy B12 and Fish Oil have received the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified Mark. Pharmavite LLC, the maker of the vitamins and supplements brand, said the products are the first vitamin gummies on the market from any brand to receive the USP quality verification,
February 18, 2016 by MMR
Easter, Lip Smacker, Markwins Beauty Products Inc., Mars Retail Group, Skittles Trio, Starburst Trio
Supplier News
MOUNT ARLINGTON, N.J. — Mars Retail Group is partnering with Markwins Beauty Products Inc.’s Lip Smacker brand to create Easter novelties: new Skittles and Starburst brand flavored Lip Smacker Trios packaged inside colorful plastic eggs. Each egg contains three candy-flavored lip balms, and has a suggested price of $4.95. The first Skittles Trio includes green
February 18, 2016 by MMR
Kroger Co., Rodney McMullen, Senior Vice President for Retail Operations and Strategic Initiatives Marnette Perry
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger senior vice president for retail operations and strategic initiatives Marnette Perry is planning to retire on April 29, after 44 years with the company. “Marnette’s story is one we can all be proud of: she joined Kroger for a job as a part-time cashier while in college, and stayed for a remarkable
February 18, 2016 by MMR
King Kylie SinfulShine Collection, Kylie Jenner, nail color collections, SinfulColors
Supplier News
NEW YORK — Next month, SinfulColors plans to begin rolling out limited-edition Kylie Jenner nail color collections to retail stores. The company said the products will be on shelves from March 1 to Aug. 31, with individual collections launching at select mass retailers nationwide, including Walgreens, Walmart and Target. “Kylie is internationally recognized as a
February 17, 2016 by MMR
acquisition, Albertsons, Idaho, Paul's Market
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. has agreed to purchase and rebrand four Paul’s Market stores in Idaho. The stores, which will be converted to the Albertsons banner, are located in Homedale, Kuna, Boise and McCall, Idaho. Paul’s Market also announced that it will close its three other stores, which are located in Caldwell, Mountain Home
February 17, 2016 by MMR
director of center store, general merchandise, Global Market Development Center, GMDC, health/beauty care and grocery nonfoods, Patrick Spear, Steve Davis, Weis Markets Inc.
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Steve Davis, director of center store, general merchandise, health/beauty care and grocery nonfoods at Weis Markets Inc., has been appointed chairman of the Global Market Development Center (GMDC). GMDC noted that Davis’ experience includes a broad food retailing background, covering both the GM and health/beauty/wellness categories. He also serves as the