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  • New fitness DVD from Tracey Mallett launches

    LOS ANGELES — A new workout DVD from fitness and lifestyle expert Tracey Mallett has hit retail.

    New "Booty Barre Plus Abs & Arms" is an 80-minute fitness DVD that combines the toning benefits of yoga, pilates, ballet and dance to strengthen and stretch the body. In this DVD, Mallett shows viewers how to firm, tighten and tone their bodies, as well as streamline their arms and core muscles. Viewers will need a sturdy chair or ballet barre, in addition to a set of 3-lb. to 5-lb. dumbbells to get started.

  • Nuk brings new Gerber Graduates cups to Target

    HACKENSACK, N.J. — Baby care brand Nuk has expanded its line of spill-proof cups that will be sold exclusively at Target under the Gerber Graduates brand.

    The company said that its new Grow Frog Grow and Fun-Filled Fireworks cup designs both feature a unique spout structure that encourages a baby's mouth to transform from accommodating an O-shaped nipple to a U-shaped cup, as well as support proper lip placement for drinking from an adult cup.

  • Arm & Hammer's new laundry detergent caters to sensitive skin sufferers

    PRINCETON, N.J. — Arm & Hammer is answering the pleas of sensitive skin sufferers by rolling out a new laundry detergent that provides deep cleaning and freshness to clothes.

    New Arm & Hammer sensitive skin plus scent is hypoallergenic and delivers deep cleaning and deodorizing, while featuring a fresh scent, the company said. The product joins the brand's perfume- and dye-free laundry detergent. Both variants are compatible in high-efficiency machines and standard washing machines.

  • Simple Solution adds new scent offerings to stain and odor remover product line

    DALLAS — Simple Solution has expanded its stain and odor remover lineup with two new scents.

    Simple Solution stain and odor remover products now are available in Rainforest Fresh and Spring Breeze scents, the company said. The products, which contain professional-strength pro-bacteria and enzyme formulas, are designed to eliminate tough stains and odors caused by household pets and also discourage them from leaving unwanted stains throughout the house.

  • Clorox turns down acquisition proposal from Icahn Enterprises

    OAKLAND, Calif. — Clorox has turned down an acquisition proposal from Icahn Enterprises valued at $76.50 per share, the company's board of directors announced Monday.

    Clorox's board, in consultation with its financial and legal advisers, concluded that the offer "substantially undervalues the company and is neither credible nor adequate," Clorox chairman and CEO Don Knauss wrote to Icahn Enterprises chairman Carl Icahn, adding that Clorox is committed to continued stockholder value creation. The company received the offer July 14.

  • Drano Snake Plus looks to tackle toughest clogs

    RACINE, Wis. — Look out, plumbers: A new drain cleaning kit has come to town.

    SC Johnson has boosted its Drano line with Drano Snake Plus, which promises to resolve the toughest clogs and touts a money-back guarantee. The product combines a flexible, easy-to-use 18-in. tool with a powerful pro concentrate gel that directly clings to the clog.

    As part of the product launch, Drano has tapped Melinda and Rob Babiak of the online network LookWhatMomFound.com as the brand's newest representatives.

  • Yankee Candle 'falls' into scents of autumn

    SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle is welcoming autumn with a new collection of scented candles.

    Available now, Yankee Candle's fall fragrance collection includes such scents as:

    • Nature's Paintbrush: A blend of citrus, sandalwood, amber and musk, this woodsy fragrance is splashed with a hint of spice to evoke the rich colors of the outdoors;

    • Over the River: A fresh, nature-inspired scent that features relaxing fragrance notes of mandarin, soft oakmoss, soothing lavender and calming sandalwood;

  • SC Johnson introduces all-in-one cleaning system

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — SC Johnson is bringing together its cleaning brands in a new, lightweight sprayer.

    The SC Johnson all-in-one cleaning system brings together Windex, Fantastik, Scrubbing Bubbles, Pledge and Shout Carpet. The cleaning system allows users to hold 3-of-the-5 concentrated cleaner cartridges at once in a single hand-held sprayer, allowing consumers to seamlessly clean each room and surface by instantly switching among the cleaners.

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