GoodJanes’ Kiss My Lash Mirror Bundle has expanded retail distribution across the United States. The Kiss My Lash Mirror is now sold in 650 select Kroger Marketplace and Fred Meyer stores across the United States, select Drug Emporium stores, Walmart and select beauty supply stores, as well as salons and spas in Dallas and Colorado. The Kiss My Lash […]
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Edgewell Completes Sale Of Infant, Pet Care Business To Angelcare
Edgewell Personal Care Co. has completed the sale of its infant and pet care business to Le Holding Angelcare Inc. for $122.5 million in cash. Shelton, Connecticut-based Edgewell says it will use the net proceeds from the sale to strengthen its balance sheet. “Completing this transaction is a key step in the transformation of Edgewell’s […]
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H-E-B Brings New Store To Historic Houston Community
H-E-B opened the highly anticipated H-E-B MacGregor Market on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 a.m. The new 90,000-s.f. store is located at the intersection of N. MacGregor Way and SH 288 in Houston. “This H-E-B store has been in the making for some time now, and we are thrilled to put our roots down on […]
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Molly’s Marvelous Cloth Launches In U.S. And Canada
Molly’s Marvelous Cloth, a reusable, machine-washable cleaning cloth has debuted in Walmart, CVS and Staples stores in the United States and Canada. The cloth requires no chemicals—just water. Consumers just have to wet it, wring it and wipe. Molly’s Marvelous says the fine texture of the products makes it ideal for use as streak-free microfiber […]
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Food Retailers Expand Grocery Health, Wellness Programs
FMI released the 2019 Retailer Contributions to Health and Wellness report Dec. 11, finding grocery stores are expanding the health and wellness programs they offer to shoppers. The majority (90 percent) of survey respondents report having an established health and wellness program and about half (49 percent) have programs for both employees and customers. This […]
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Non-Food For Thought: New Year’s Resolutions For 2020
by Naomi Sleeper, VP of Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives, Imperial Distributors With the 2010s decade coming to a close(!), it’s time to set some strong resolutions for the next year (or 10). In this spirit, I dedicate this column to changes our industry can make for longer-term impact: on environmental sustainability. While “responsible consumerism”—including environmental and […]
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7-Eleven Launching 24/7 Life By 7-Eleven Brand For Electronics, Nonfood
7-Eleven Inc. is launching a line of electronic accessories to be sold under the new 24/7 Life by 7-Eleven brand, which will also include batteries, over-the-counter medications, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, paper goods, office supplies, wine accessories, travel-size toiletries and more. In addition to the trademark 7-Eleven green, red and orange colors, the new stylized script […]
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H-E-B Harper’s Trace Is Latest Houston-Area Store For Grocer
H-E-B expanded its footprint in the Houston area on Dec. 4 with its 102,000-s.f. Harper’s Trace location at 10200 Highway 242 in Conroe. Jamie Lee, an 18-year H-E-B Partner (employee) who started as a bagger while attending Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, is the store leader. After graduation, she served at several H-E-B stores, […]