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  • Sabona of London rolls out new items for spring

    SIKESTON, Mo. — Sabona of London has expanded its line of jewelry to include a leather magnetic necklace.

    The necklace features a braided leather cord, available in brown or black, and holds four 1200 -gauss magnets in polished stainless steel accents. In addition to the necklace, the company also is rolling out several new bracelets, including:

    • Imperial men's magnetic bracelet, featuring brushed and polished stainless steel;

    • Greek Key men's stainless magnetic bracelet, showcasing the seamless Greek Key design;

  • SC Johnson takes green steps with expanded Mini concentrated cleaners line

    RACINE, Wis. — SC Johnson has expanded its Mini line of concentrated cleaners, which are designed to help consumers make a greener refilling choice.

  • 'The Descendants' to be launched on Blu-ray, DVD

    LOS ANGELES — 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Searchlight are bringing home one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD.

  • Bic introduces FlameDisk to market

    SHELTON, Conn. — Bic has introduced a charcoal alternative for grilling.

    Bic said its FlameDisk product provides a steady flame for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, cooking at about the same rate as charcoal. Once the fuel burns out of FlameDisk’s aluminum container, it will rapidly cool, allowing for convenient disposal with no ashes or soot to clean up. The product fits in most charcoal grills and is convenient and portable, the company added.

  • Dropps makes way into fabric softener category

    ARDMORE, Pa. — Laundry detergent brand Dropps is expanding to include fabric softener.

    The company, known for its convenient toss-and-go system, has brought the same concept to its new fabric softener pacs, which are convenient in-wash softeners and scent boosters that soften, scent and protect clothes.

    Dropps fabric softener pacs can be used in all washers and are available in lavender, orange blossom and wild orchid scents. Dropps said the product will be launched next month.

  • PLMALive: Online advertising in favor of print opens door for store-brand messaging

    NEW YORK — Online advertising is overtaking print advertising, according to a new video report by David Merrefield on PLMALive.

    In 2011, spending on print advertising, which includes both newspapers and magazines, was $36 billion, topping the expenditure of online advertising at $32 billion. However, this year it is projected to reverse. Online advertising spending is likely to rise to $39.2 billion dollars while print is expected to drop under $33.8 billion, according to eMarketer.

  • Wisk Deep Clean seeks to eliminate tough stains

    WILTON, Conn. — Wisk has expanded its portfolio to include a new line of detergent.

    Wisk Deep Clean is a new formula that contains a unique and patented blend of MicroCleaners that is designed to eliminate stains that typically are left behind by detergents, such as body oils and sweat. The Wisk Deep Clean portfolio includes five varieties:

    • Wisk Deep Clean original cleans beyond visible stains, attacking the trapped body oils and sweat;

  • Tide seeks to transform laundry with new product

    CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble this week launched Tide Pods, a three-chamber liquid unit dose detergent.

    Drawing inspiration from innovation in such areas as industrial design and technology, Tide Pods were designed to bring laundry in line with other innovations that have enhanced consumers’ daily lives, P&G said.

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