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Peeps expands offerings in time for Easter

Just in time for Easter, Peeps is to add new flavors, chocolate varieties and jelly beans to its existing portfolio of products.
Melding automation with the human touch

David Orgel takes a look at the increasingly important roles robots are playing within the business world including retail.
Naturally Serious goes green with sustainable packaging

Naturally Serious will be launching locally-sourced, reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging at 40 Sephora stores across the nation.
Clarisonic to retire several brush heads

Clarisonic is asking consumers to save their favorite brush head in its legacy collection from being discontinued by casting a vote on Feb. 20 via Instagram.
HRG evaluated 2,587 new HBW items in 2018

Hamacher Resource Group’s new item review team evaluated 2,587 new health, beauty, and wellness items in 2018 that are suitable for the independent pharmacy channel.
Starburst brings 2 flavors together in Duos

Starburst Duos feature a blend of two flavors in a single fruit chew, with one pack containing a strawberry and watermelon combination and another blue raspberry and lemonade.
Walmart surpasses Q4 expectations

Walmart’s same-store sales in the U.S. jumped 4.2% in the quarter, revenue rose 1.9% to $138.8 billion and same-store sales increased by 3.6%.
SheaMoisture intros African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal collection

SheaMoisture’s African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal collection works to improve scalp health.

Biena unveils Baked Chickpea Puffs