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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS/pharmacy is touting its stores as a "one-stop shop" for Valentine's Day shopping.

The retail pharmacy chain said Tuesday that stores had stocked up on items like cards and candy, including chocolates from companies like Hershey's, Lindt, Dove, Ferrero Rocher, Ghirardelli, Godiva and others.

CLEVELAND — "Romantic," "sweet" and "funny" are three of the words that might describe American Greetings' line of Valentine's Day cards for this year.

The company highlighted one card in its American Greetings Premier collection that says, "Will you make me the happiest person in the world … Will you marry me?" saying the entire collection was designed for people seeking a "sophisticated touch."

SAN FRANCISCO — Skyy Vodka on Tuesday announced the introduction of its new Skyy Infusions Wild Strawberry, a first-of-its-kind vodka made with real, wild strawberries.

Launching just in time for Valentine's Day, Wild Strawberry joins the brand's existing line of innovative, premium flavors, which includes coconut, dragon fruit, blood orange, pineapple, ginger, cherry, grape, citrus, raspberry and passion fruit.

NEW YORK — Costco will replace Coke with Pepsi at its in-store lunch counters, according to published reports.

Costco will start selling Pepsi instead of Coca-Cola products at its food courts starting in April, news media reported. Stores in two of its eight regions already had switched to Pepsi. The company has long sold a $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combination meal at its stores.

According to reports, the switch was not related to a dispute between Costco and Coca-Cola in 2009, when the club retailer temporarily stopped carrying Coke products in its stores.

NORTHFIELD, Ill. — As February marks National Heart Health month, the American Heart Association (AHA) has certified two brands of Planters peanuts with its Heart-Check mark, which officially identifies heart-healthy foods.

Planters Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts and Planters Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts were the two brands certified by the AHA and will now display the AHA Heart-Check mark on its packaging.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Budweiser's "Clydesdale" ad during the Super Bowl was the most effective aired during the football game, according to a new study.

IRVINE, Calif. —  West Coast Chill Pure Energy drink, which contains no sugar, no caffeine and no artificial sweeteners, and which is also available in the world's first self-chilling beverage can, patented and licensed by the Joseph Co. International, has expanded distribution and is now available in locations from coast to coast.

Cool Whip is offering a new way for consumers to top off their sweet treats: easy-to-spread Cool Whip frosting. Available in chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla, the frosting is perfect for decorating desserts and piping, and the brand encourages bakers everywhere to "celebrate the everyday moments" with its latest whipped topping.