General Merchandise

AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly 80% of parents are spending up to $500 for back-to-school shopping, according to a survey by an online coupon site.

RetailMeNot.com announced Tuesday results of a survey that also found more than half of parents prefer to get a head-start on BTS shopping in July and August, rather than waiting until after the school year begins. The study, conducted with Ipsos Public Affairs, surveyed 1,041 adults online who had a child younger than 18 years old from Ipsos and had a 3% margin of error.

CINCINNATI — Tide is relaunching its Tide plus bleach alternative detergent with a new name.

Tide Vivid White + Bright is designed to communicate the product benefit of keeping white clothing vivid and bright, wash after wash, the brand said. Tide also is releasing Tide Vivid White + Bright Boost, which is designed to give laundry an extra boost for the peskiest of stains.

WESTAMPTON, N.J. — A line of cord and cable management products is making its way to retailers nationwide.

Paris Business Products announced it has signed an exclusive license to manufacture and distribute the Dotz brand of cord and cable management products throughout North America. Dotz cord identifiers are designed to take the guesswork out of knowing what cord, cable or wire is in what plug and belongs to what device. Each identifier features a bright color and a preprinted insert, the company said.

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Cool Gear International has introduced its CG Sport line of versatile hydration bottles.

AMARILLO, Texas — Merrick Pet Care has introduced a new line of dog food recipes.

WILTON, Conn. — Wisk Deep Clean has tapped its first-ever "sweat ambassador," the laundry brand said.

Rulon Gardner, a U.S. gold and bronze medal Greco-Roman wrestler and NBC television analyst, will allow share his wisdom and philosophy of years both on and off the wrestling mat, from winning a match to removing body oils and sweat from his clothes, Wisk said.

LIVINGSTON, N.J. — Integrated Bagging Systems has introduced a new kind of disposable plastic glove.

New Inter-Fit hybrid gloves are made from a special formula with a unique polymer blend that gives the gloves the extra strength, stretchability and flexibility when performing various tasks, the company said. What's more, the gloves are free of vinyl, latex, powder and odor, making them ideal for those prone to allergic reactions. What's more, the gloves are 100% recyclable.

WILTON, Conn. — Sun Products has appointed a new chief customer officer.