General Merchandise

BURBANK, Calif. Love is in the air for the Peanuts gang.

Warner Home Video is slated to release "A Charlie Brown Valentine" on Jan. 4, 2011, at retailers nationwide. In this Peanuts primetime special, Charlie Brown and his pals may be unlucky in love, but they are fortunate in friendship in this heartfelt holiday treat.

The DVD will feature a bonus special titled "Someday You’ll Find Her, Charlie Brown" and will retail for a suggested retail price of $14.97.

RACINE, Wis. SC Johnson is among the best companies for working moms to be employed, according to Working Mother magazine.

CINCINNATI Febreze has kicked off its Game Day Freshness Tour with the help of the National Football League to share favorite game-day traditions, home freshening tips and recipes with football fans nationwide.

NEW YORK VMG Partners has sold dog treats maker Waggin' Train to Nestle's Purina PetCare.

The Waggin’ Train snacks business will be a subsidiary of Nestle Purina PetCare in the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed, although some reports have claimed the deal is priced at about $450 million. Waggin’ Train had sales of around $200 million for the 12 months ended in June.

PORTLAND, Maine Ubuntu Pet has introduced a new breed of dog treats designed to support the health of man's best friend.

Smart Pup treats have a unique peanut butter and banana flavor and are available in three formulations — hip and joint, skin and coat, and digestive health:

BARRINGTON, Ill. OMI Industries, the manufacturer of odor abatement solutions, announced its sponsorship of the 2010-2011 Chicago Bears football season.

OMI Industries said its Fresh Wave brand will be part of an integrated marketing strategy that unites the football team with Fresh Wave. Everything from the Chicago Bears' locker rooms to the suites at Soldier Field will be outfitted with the eco-friendly Fresh Wave odor-eliminating solutions, OMI Industries said.

TOLEDO, Ohio —Marvel superheroes are the latest licensed Silly Bandz to hit store shelves. BCP Imports, maker of the must-have accessory for the elementary school set, is shipping a 24-band Marvel Avengers pack to retailers just in time for back-to-school.

The new Marvel Silly Bandz collection includes Iron Man, Spiderman, Captain America, Incredible Hulk, Thor and Wolverine, and will retail for $4.95. Counter displays and pop-up boxes are available for merchandising.