General Merchandise

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle has introduced a limited-edition collection that includes six new fragrances.

Inspired by the song “My Favorite Things,” the new collection includes Rain Drops On Roses, Bright Copper Kettles, Warm Woolen Mittens, Crisp Apple Strudel, Moon On Their Wings and Blue Satin Sashes.

The My Favorite Things line is available in large classic jar candles, small tumbler candles and a storybook-like box that includes 12 samplers votive candles, two of each fragrance. The new collection is available at retailers nationwide.

CHICAGO — Expect to see the pet products industry grow more than 30% over the next five years, a new Mintel report released this week suggested.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Mark Feldstein & Associates has launched a new gardening tool that can be used to aid the growth of indoor and outdoor potted plants.

The Plant Pal singing bird moisture meter is a 6-in. moisture-sensing probe that measures moisture at a plant's root level to help prevent under- or over-watering, MFA said. The Plant Pal features a polyresin songbird that houses an electronic sensor, which helps monitor moisture levels, and will softly chirp its own authentic bird song when the soil is too dry, MFA said.

SMYRNA, Ga. — Bubba Brands has introduced a stainless steel bottle designed to ensure temperature moderation for any beverage it holds.

The new Hero bottle is BPA-free and features dual wall vacuum insulation, Bubba Brands said, allowing hot contents to stay warm for up to 6 hours, while cold contents can stay cool for up to 12 hours. The bottle is available in classic black, classic plum and classic navy colors.

Hero bottles are available at retailers nationwide, including Kmart, Target and Walmart stores.

LONDON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Unilever has inked a definitive agreement to sell one of its divisions for $325 million in cash.

Unilever said it plans to sell its Culver Specialty Brands division — which houses such brands as Mrs. Dash, Molly McButter, Bakers Joy, Sugar Twin and Static Guard, which are sold in the United States and Canada — to B&G Foods. The division, which garnered $90 million in revenue for Unilever for the 12 months ended in September, became part of the company after Unilever's acquisition of Alberto-Culver.

NEW YORK — Two volumes of an animated series based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers has arrived on Disney DVD.

Walt Disney Studios has launched "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Vo1. 3: Iron Man Unleashed" and "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Vo1. 4: Thor's Last Stand" on DVD. In each episode, the Avengers defend Earth from such threats as dangerous super villains, time-travelling conquerors, alien invaders and mythical beasts.

NEW YORK — An all-new animated feature film starring the beloved characters of Hundred Acre Wood has arrived on Blu-ray combo pack, DVD and digital download.

“Winnie the Pooh” brings back to life the charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes and characters, including Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo and Eeyore, Walt Disney Studios said. Additionally, the Blu-ray combo pack features exclusive animated shorts, a sing-along viewing option, an informative behind-the-scenes featurette and deleted scenes with director commentary.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Shoppers that take advantage of Redbox rentals should expect to see a change in price.

Redbox's parent company Coinstar on Thursday said that the daily rate for standard DVD rentals will increase 20 cents to $1.20. Prices for Blu-ray format movie rentals and for video game rentals, however, will not change and continue to be $1.50 and $2, respectively.