General Merchandise

BURLINGTON, Mass. — Facial tissue brand Scotties has launched the Laura Ashley Collection, an exclusive line that will be sold at Target this month.

Offering a new twist on home décor, Scotties has paired its facial tissue with Laura Ashley's signature prints. Scotties said it plans to expand its design portfolio in 2012, with plans for retail expansion across the United States.

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Velcro has introduced a new solution designed for securely hanging framed pictures, photos and posters.

Velcro said that its removable poster and picture hangers are designed to securely hang items without damaging the surface of the wall. Featuring pre-cut pieces and cut-to-length tape for quick application, Velcro's new removable poster and picture hangers are available in 0.25-lb., 1-lb. and 3-lb. sizes.

NEW YORK — Walt Disney Studios is slated to release three films on Blu-ray and the latest seasons of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice" on DVD.

"The Tempest," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and the "Count of Monte Cristo" each will be released as a single-disc Blu-ray. "The Tempest" will carry a suggested retail price of $39.99, while "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and the "Count of Monte Cristo" will carry a suggested retail price of $26.50.

PARIS — The Consumer Goods Forum released the Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability, a global measurement system designed to help the consumer packaged goods industry to better assess the relative sustainability of packaging.

CHICAGO — Cat's Pride has introduced a new line of clumping litter.

The brand's new Fresh & Light litter features a premium clumping, low-dust formula that reduces tracking and absorbs odor-causing enzymes on contact, stopping odor before it starts. Additionally, the new litter blend is up to 25% lighter weight than other scoopable cat litters, the company said.

Cat's Pride Fresh & Light, available multi-cat and fragrance-free formulas, can be found in the pet care section of Walmart stores nationwide.

BERLIN — Energizer's latest portable power solutions are making their debut at the IFA Consumer Electronics Global Trade Show in Berlin this week.

The brand's power-on-the-go lineup includes:

NEW YORK — Latinos spend more than any other population segment on laundry and household cleaning supplies, according to the latest market research from Packaged Facts.

TORONTO — Downy is seeking to break a Guinness World Record for the most hugs given in eight hours by a team.

The fabric softener brand has enlisted Torontonians to come out for a chance to be part of the event, which will be held Sept. 3 at the Canadian National Exhibition. Downy ambassadors also will be on hand.

If successful, Downy said it will donate $5,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada.