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Hair plays large role in middle-aged consumers' self-perception, reports HairRx
In a new report released by HairRx in which 1,000 women between the ages of 30 to 60 years old were surveyed, it appears that hair overwhelmingly influences the way middle-aged women feel about themselves. In the study titled, HairRx Middle-Aged Hair Care Report, nearly 80% of those who participated admitted to having their personal outlook influenced by their hair.
Nestlé announces acquisition of Atrium Innovations
Atrium Innovations, a company specializing in development, manufacturing and the commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health products has announced that it will be acquired by Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestlé for $2.3 billion in cash. Global investment firm Permira, Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec assisted in the acquisition.

Sephora sees substantial gains owed to Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty launch

Sephora has seen some significant gains within the past year, and according to YouGov BrandIndex it may all be due to the launch of Rihanna and her Fenty Beauty line.
RangeMe Verified brands debut on product discovery platform

ECRM said that RangeMe Verified brands can reduce the time it takes to source a product.
Borden Cheese offers new options in the dairy aisle

Borden Cheese has expanded its range of products by bringing a new option of products to the fold. Consumers will now be able to get their hands on new Thick Cut Shreds. This latest launch is created with high-quality, wholesome ingredients and is five times as large as a regular shred of the cheese from Borden, the Chicago-based company said.
Target launches payment system within its app

Target is introducing a new way for consumers to pay for their purchases while never having to leave the company’s app. The Minneapolis-based retailer has launched Wallet in the Target app.

With Wallet, consumers can pay for purchases using their Target REDcard and find savings with Cartwheel — all within a single scan of their phones at checkout, the company said.
BiPro brings caffeinated protein water to consumers

BiPro is introducing a new flavor to the brand's line of caffeinated water products already available for purchase. Named Orange BiPro Protein Water, each bottle of the product will contain 20-g. of protein and 100 mg. of caffeine which is equivalent to one 8-oz. cup of coffee.
Kroger expands Instacart delivery partnership to QFC divisions

Home delivery service will now be available from Kroger’s QFC divisions, located in Puget Sound, Wash., and Portland, Ore. The company is once against partnering with Instacart, a key driver in the grocer’s Restock Kroger Plan: Expand Partnerships to Create Customer Value and Redefine the Food and Grocery Customer Experience.
Ahold USA shares health screening report card

Officials at AholdUSA are quite proud of the success of their health screening program. And with good reason. In 2017 alone, the company reports that it provided nearly 36,000 health screenings and more than 20,000 immunization recommendations to roughly 14,000 patients. All of this was done at no charge to the customers, officials note.
Real-time interaction with patient data to enable robust pharmacy-patient coherence

Over 12.5 million people misused prescription opioids in 2015. Pharmacists have a great responsibility to track and manage the use of controlled substances and other drugs of interest not only for the betterment of the industry but for the good of humanity. Non-adherence also remains a huge burden of the healthcare system. Half of all patients with chronic diseases don’t take their medications as prescribed.