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  • Recharge with recyclables

    ST. LOUIS — Energizer recently introduced Energizer Recharge, the first rechargeable AA and AAA batteries made with recycled batteries. Energizer Recharge batteries are made with 4% recycled battery material, providing consumers with long-lasting power that can be recharged hundreds of times and reduce the impact on the planet.

  • Advanced, specialty segments boost a draining category

    Battery sales are suffering in the drug store channel, with channel sales dipping nearly 3% for the 52 weeks ended Dec. 27, 2015, according to IRI data. But, there are growth opportunities in the category in the advanced alkaline, hearing aid and specialty batteries segments.

  • A new way for consumers to stay hydrated

    CHICAGO -- A leading producer of portable bottles has created a way to infuse water with flavor.

    Contigo is introducing a new AUTOSPOUT Ashland Infuser Bottle, which provides the option to infuse water with fruits, vegetables, or herbs and then take it to go.

  • New foot warmer from Pharma Supply fights winter chill

    WELLINGTON, Fla. -- Pharma Suppy Inc. is out with a simple solution to a sorely missed creature comfort: warm feet.

    The company has launched the Advocate Foot Warmer, which provides relief from cold feet with four separate temperature settings. Serving double duty as a king-sized heating pad, the electric foot warmer features soft polar fleece lining that feels luxurious and helps to retain heat.

  • HRG initiates 'Random Acts of Kindness' corporate challenge
    WAUKESHA, Wis. – Hamacher Resource Group capped off its charitable outreach in 2015 with a Random Acts of Kindness challenge that has evolved into a blog series for the company. The series kicked off Tuesday with a blog post from the company’s president and leader of the owner’s group, Dawn Vogelsang, who shares her appreciation for how the campaign garnered much greater rewards than expected. 
     

  • Hy-Vee selects Nielsen as preferred analytics provider
    NEW YORK - Nielsen and Hy-Vee announced Thursday that Nielsen will be the supermarket chain's preferred measurement provider for retail and consumer information. 
     
    "We are thrilled that Hy-Vee has chosen Nielsen to supply them with the most comprehensive consumer data available," stated Rob Hill, EVP, retail services. Nielsen. "Hy-Vee's continued commitment to learning about today's consumer and their purchasing behavior is clearly demonstrated with this Nielsen alliance."
     

  • Bye-bye greeting cards? Facebook debuts birthday cam

  • Beco and Aisle411 pair on beacon-driven shopper analytics tool
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