General Merchandise

CINCINNATI — Febreze teamed up with the Dallas-Fort Worth Salvation Army to collect new and gently used sports equipment and athletic gear at the "NFL Experience," an exhibit held at the Dallas Convention Center.

The two will host the first-ever Febreze Game Day Freshness Sports Equipment Drive Jan. 27 to 30, and Feb. 2 to 6. The equipment and gear will be freshened using Febreze products and donated to the North Texas Youth Education Town in Arlington, said Febreze, which is the official air freshener of the National Football League.

LOS ANGELES — IBISWorld predicted Valentine's Day will boost retail sales in a new report.

The independent market and research firm said that consumers are expected to spend 5.8% more on Valentine’s Day purchases this year than last year, totaling $18.6 billion, or about $125 per person.

Big gains will be seen across all categories, especially in such staples as greeting cards and candy, which are projected to grow 4.9% and 5.1%, respectively.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Looking to delight Strawberry Shortcake fans this Easter, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is bringing the beloved character to DVD in a new musical.

In its partnership with American Greetings, "Strawberry Shortcake: Puttin’ on The Glitz," tells a story of heart-to-heart makeover magic and features Strawberry Shortcake and her friends.

The DVD arrives March 22 for a suggested retail price of $14.98.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Consumers looking for a quick way to enjoy fresh fragrances can look no further than Yankee Candle's latest innovation.

New QuickScent candles are fast-melting candles in a refillable base, giving any room a lovely aroma in no time. QuickScent candles currently are available in nine scents, including Clean Cotton, Sun and Sand, and Vanilla Cupcake.

NEWTON, N.H. — Gearing up for the 2011 Toy Fair, Ravensburger announced that it is releasing four new Highlights-branded puzzles this year.

Each puzzle is inspired by the popular children's magazine and encourages children to find items in the completed scene.

The 2011 offerings include:

• The 60-piece Highlights Hidden Pictures "Fun in the Classroom" puzzle is presented in a special yellow school bus tin for easy cleanup and portability, and retails for $14.99;

BURBANK, Calif. — A definitive collection of films starring a legendary Hollywood golden couple will be featured in an anthology of films from Warner Home Video.

"Tracy and Hepburn: The Definitive Collection," features nine remastered favorites starring award-winning duo Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, including:

• "Woman of the Year" (1942);

• "Keeper of the Flame" (1942);

• "Without Love" (1945);

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Vantzen Products is looking to help travelers protect themselves from bed bugs with its latest innovation.

LOS ANGELES — It seems that reality star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino added "inventor" to his list of accomplishments.