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  • Consumers upgrading when comes to pets

    Products that focus on convenience are winning big in the pet category. “Boomers are still driving so much of the category,” said Bob Vetere, president of the American Pet Products Association. “They love their pets, but they still live active lifestyles. Products that make pet care more convenient have become very popular.”

  • Device-specific, lasting products charge category

    A proliferation of high-drain electronics and healthcare devices are keeping consumers in need of more battery power. Recent category introductions have focused on providing consumers with such longer-lasting options as Duracell's new Quantum alkaline battery and Energizer's improved Ultimate Lithium batteries.

  • Smartphone trade-in program launches nationwide at Walmart stores

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced today that starting Sept. 21 consumers will be able to receive immediate credit toward the purchase of a new smartphone when they trade in their current smartphone at more than 3,600 participating Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Club locations across the United States. Wal-Mart's trade-in program offers an immediate credit from $50 to $300 for more than 100 smartphones.

  • Pet parents splurge on health-oriented products

    Consumers are spending when it comes to pet care and grooming. "Overall, the humanization of pets is driving both the grooming and dental categories," said Brian Collier, a spokesman for Naturel Promise. "Pet parents are, more than ever, concerned about the well-being, comfort and health of their pets."

  • Pet Head pampers furry friends

    SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A new line of edgy, fashion-forward pet grooming products lets pet parents pamper their furry friends with fun products. Pet Head, from Bed Head creator Kyara Mascolo, offers the high quality and fun packaging found in professional products to the mass market.

  • Vim & Vigr brings fashion, functionality to line of compression socks

    MISSOULA, Mont. — A new line of high-functioning compression socks with a flair for fashion is now available, the sock maker has announced.

  • Wahl Clipper introduces all-natural pet cleaning products

    STERLING, Ill. — Wahl Clipper has introduced a new line of all-natural pet cleaning products, including dog deodorant and easy-rinse shampoos. The deodorant is designed to be sprayed on dogs — with a strong but not overwhelming scent — and then to dissipate, taking the dog’s odor with it. The new shampoo was designed with humans in mind; Wahl’s director of North America consumer sales Audie Rudiger told DSN, “the first thing people do when buying shampoo for themselves is to smell it.”

  • Duracell launches advanced, long-lasting alkaline battery

    BETHEL, Conn. — Duracell has launched an advanced alkaline battery with long-lasting power, a product it's calling the "biggest innovation since CopperTop." The new Duracell Quantum was engineered from the ground up to offer consumers a premium alkaline battery. Available in AA and AAA cell sizes, Duracell Quantum features a revolutionary Hi-Density Core, which allows the Duracell Quantum battery to pack in more power than ever before.

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