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  • ShedRain rolls out new umbrella innovations

    PORTLAND, Ore. — ShedRain has introduced new umbrellas designed to protect users from all types of weather.

    As we enter the warm summer months, ShedRain is offering users a way to shed harmful sun rays and protect themselves from the rain with the new ShedRays umbrella, which touts an ultraviolet protection factor of 50+, ShedRain said.

  • Getting clothes colorful with Stained by Sharpie

    OAK BROOK, Ill. — Sharpie is encouraging consumers to let their imaginations run wild with a line of fabric markers.

    Stained by Sharpie markers feature a new fade-resistant ink that is made for optimal performance on most fabric surfaces. Color selections include black, blue, red, green, pink, orange, yellow and purple.

    Stained by Sharpie is available in four-pack, five-pack and eight-pack varieties at suggested retail prices of $9.78, $12.22 and $19.56, respectively.

  • Lighten up with LEDs

    AMSTERDAM — Royal Philips Electronics has added the EnduraLED A21 17-watt bulb to its lineup of LED bulbs. The new bulb is designed to replace the 75-watt incandescent bulb while reducing energy consumption by 80% and lasting 25 times longer.

  • Magic Bullet, Jenny McCarthy launch Rescue Bullet

    LOS ANGELES — Magic Bullet has teamed up with celebrity mom Jenny McCarthy to introduce a limited-edition product designed for McCarthy's charitable organization, Generation Rescue.

    New Rescue Bullet is a blue, limited-edition Magic Bullet that will benefit Generation Rescue, an organization that provides guidance and support for medical treatment, which directly improves the quality of life for children living with autism spectrum disorders, as well as for all families in need.

  • ReportersNotebook — General Merchandise, 6/27/11

    SUPPLIER NEWS — Pampers has introduced Prints, a limited-edition diaper line with designs that include floral and polka dot prints for girls, and argyle and toy car prints for boys. The diapers are available through the summer in sizes 1 through 4.

  • Consumers continue to pamper their pets

    Consumers may have tightened their belts in the current economy, but they aren’t skimping when it comes to their pets. The American Pet Products Association’s annual review of spending data revealed that overall spending in the pet category grew more than 6% to more than $48 billion in 2010.

  • As Seen on TV now seen on drug store shelves

    As Seen on TV products are grabbing more space in chain drug stores. “Consumer interest is higher than it has ever been,” said AJ Khubani, CEO and founder of TeleBrands. “More retailers are recognizing the importance of the category. More are getting into the category, and those already in the category are giving it more shelf space.” Some of TeleBrands’ hottest new products this year have been Chef Basket, Aluma Wallet, RoboStir and One Second Needle.

  • Before hitting the books, students hit drug stores

    Back-to-college merchandise is big business. “College students are starting to represent the most important segment of the back-to-school market,” said Perry James, an analyst with the NPD Group. The segment has grown, Perry said, since the weak job market has caused many college seniors to extend their education through graduate school.

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