Retail Media

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Peeps, a brand from Just Born Quality Confections, on Thursday announced the biggest new product launch in the company's 61-year history. The new confection, Peeps Minis, will give consumers the chance to snack on mini-sized marshmallow chicks throughout the year.

The minis come in three flavors — strawberry creme, chocolate creme and sour watermelon — and will be available in a resealable 24-count stand-up bag in candy aisles.

DALLAS — Kimberly Clark on Wednesday announced the launch of the thin and absorbent Poise Microliners, featuring SAM (Super Absorbent Material).

SEATTLE — Startup beauty brand Julep Beauty has raised $30 million in additional funding from investors, bringing its total venture funding to $56 million.

"Julep combines tech savvy, a next-generation distribution model and beauty industry know-how in one fast-growing package," stated Mike Kwatinetz, general partner of Azure Capital Partners. "It's the only beauty brand to truly leverage crowdsourcing and social feedback to create new makeup and skincare products."

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Nail product manufacturer Kiss Products has created a new Kiss Salon Secrets Nail Art Starter Kit for nail art fans.

The kit offers salon-inspired nail art with at-home convenience and includes a booklet with step-by-step directions from professional nail artists, including Gina Edwards, Patricia Yankee and Masako Sasaki. The kit can be used with imPRESS Press-On Manicure or any color polish.

SAN DIEGO — Coola Suncare, a maker of organic sun care products, has announced a new retail partnership with Ulta Beauty.

Through the partnership, Ulta will introduce Coola’s collection of products to more than 700 of its beauty doors across the United States and on Ulta.com in March.

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NEW YORK — Coty has introduced the new Love2Love fragrance collection, inspired by a spectrum of colors that express a woman’s joy and sheer happiness.

Each scent was designed to capture a stylish duo of ingredients that reflect perfect pairs in love.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — GlaxoSmithKline recently tapped Emmy-nominated choreographer, “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer and recording artist Mark Ballas to headline the company’s Blueprint to Quit smoking-cessation program. The star has been smoke-free for more than six months thanks to the comprehensive, two-part quit-smoking Blueprint to Quit resource available exclusively at Walmart.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As a brand that got into the business on the ground floor, blu is positioned to continue its role as a major player in the electronic cigarette category. “The electronic cigarette category is seeing a rapid growth in awareness, trial and usage among adult smokers,” said blu eCigs president Jim Raporte. “As consumer awareness and product trial continue to grow, blu eCigs expects to maintain its market leadership position and contribute to the responsible development of the product.”