HEALTH

EY shopper analysis unveils 5 ways to effectively engage Gen Z consumer
MONTREAL - Retailers need to replicate the ease of digital shopping in their brick and mortar stores if they're to successfully engage generation Z shoppers, accoridng to a EY report released Thursday. According to the report, e-commerce fulfills Gen Z's needs, and in order for retailers to be relevant, they must translate that experience in their stores.
Bausch + Lomb launches PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula + Multivitamin
LAVAL, Quebec -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bausch + Lomb launched the new PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula + Multivitamin.

OpenTable CEO joins Kimberly-Clark board

DALLAS - Kimberly-Clark on Wednesday announced that Christa Quarles, CEO of OpenTable, was elected to its board of directors, effective immediately.

"Christa is a proven leader with a track record of delivering results in the expanding world of digital commerce," stated Thomas Falk, chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. "As we continue to execute on our growth strategy, I know Kimberly-Clark will benefit from Christa's strategic vision and financial and operational experience."
CHPA adds 8 new members, names Perrigo EVP chairman of the board

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Thursday elected Jeff Needham as chairman of the CHPA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Needham serves as EVP and general manager of U.S. Consumer Healthcare for Perrigo Company, the nation’s largest manufacturer of over-the-counter private label products for the store brand market.

Needham succeeds Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, who was previously VP of Personal Health Care North America and Global Digestive Wellness at Proctor & Gamble.
Kashi cashes in on smoothie craze with new GOLEAN Plant Powered Shakes

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - Kashi introduced its GOLEAN Plant Powered Shakes, designed to help nourish the body pre- and post- activity. The new Non-GMO Project Verified recipe offers up to 21 grams of multi-source plant protein and superfood ingredients in one serving.
Living Essentials enters sports nutrition arena with 5-Hour Energy Protein shot

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Living Essentials on Wednesday entered the sports nutrition arena with its new 5-Hour Energy Protein shot.

“We’ve tested the product with select retailers, and we are excited to launch the product nationwide,” said Melissa Skabich, communications director for Living Essentials.

Each shot has 21 grams of protein and is available in four flavors – berry, peach mango, grape extra strength and berry extra strength. Each six-ounce bottle contains 100 calories and less than one gram of sugar.
Dr. Smith's urges parents to #ReachfortheDoctor to solve summer diaper rash

SAN ANTONIO - Dr. Smith's on Tuesday launched a summer campaign to urge parents to "Reach for the Doctor." The #ReachfortheDoctor campaign aims to arm parents with tips and tricks to be prepared if their babies should develop a diaper rash.
ThinkThin brings on-the-go convenience to its High Protein Smoothie Mix line

LOS ANGELES - ThinkThin on Wednesday launched single-serve pouches of its High Protein Smoothie Mix just in time for National Smoothie Day on June 21. High Protein Smoothie Mix combines the three essential building blocks for consumers to make a nutritious smoothie at home - real fruit, a protein boost and beneficial mix-ins like chia seeds.
Eco Lips appeals to millennial women with eco-friendly refillable lip balm

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Eco Lips on Tuesday introduced its new lip balm brand POGO (#putongoout) in a new package that uses repurposed plastic and is designed to be refillable. Its patented lip care system combines a modern sustainable lifestyle with purposeful innovation.
Smith Drug Co. gets front-end productivity boost through HRG 360 program

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Smith Drug Company recently utilized Hamacher Resource Group's 360° Store Assessment program in an effort to boost front-end productivity across its independent retail pharmacy operators, HRG announced Tuesday.