General Merchandise

RACINE, Wis. -- Glade is embracing the upcoming fall season by partnering with an expert on the psychology of smell and emotion to launch its latest Autumn Collection.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Leading pet food brand Beneful is unveiling new recipes across its dry dog food line, offering real meat as the first ingredient in the chicken and beef varieties and eliminating added sugar across the board.

Purina says the changes offer more of what pet owners are looking for in their dog's food without compromising nutrition or sacrificing the delicious taste or variety of textures that keeps millions of Beneful dogs running back to the bowl day after day.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- MidWest Gloves & Gear has introduced a new line of Nickelodeon products for their exclusive licensed lines of “Paw Patrol” and “Shimmer & Shine” Garden Gloves and Gear for kids.

The pet-oriented “Paw Patrol” products are great for boys and girls 2 to 5 years and older. The “Shimmer & Shine” product are for girls 2 to 5 years and older as well. 

HARWOOD, Md. -- As lifestyle products for men continue to disrupt the beauty aisles, a new brand is looking to disrupt the laundry care aisle too.

Back-to-school promotions seem to start earlier and earlier each year. But most consumers aren’t buying the pitch.
   
That’s one of the findings of a new report by A.T. Kearney in which the majority of consumers surveyed said they planned to do most of their BTS shopping in August and September. (Only 4% of shoppers did any of their shopping as early as July 4.) And in another nod to the "old school" shopper, the study suggests that brick-and-mortar will still make or break back-to-school sales.

Procter & Gamble is moving away from ads on Facebook that target specific consumers after concluding the practice is not really that effective. (Wall Street Journal)

BATAVIA, Ill. -- ALDI is pulling out all the stops to appeal to parents by launching its first multi-category line of baby products nationwide next week.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Global Market Development Center on Monday named Troy Beeler VP member development.

“Troy is truly the right person for GMDC and this position because of his extensive association experience - which is essential to the role - and deep knowledge of our industry and members,” stated Patrick Spear, president and CEO of GMDC. “Troy brings global and international business acumen that aligns with the association’s vision for growth. We welcome him to our ecosystem of thought leaders.”