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TriDerma's specialty skin care items launch in California Target stores
ANAHEIM, Calif. — TriDerma, a provider in medical strength skin care products, has announced that its Facial Redness Repair and Psoriasis Control Skin Healing Creams are now available in California Target stores.
Target to celebrate its first from-the-ground-up build in Toronto
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Target is celebrating on March 14 the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store. This is its first from-the-ground-up build in Toronto, which marks a major milestone for the retailer as it continues its expansion across the country through 2014.

CVS focuses on personalization at IRI Summit

ORLANDO, Fla. — The digital marketing initiative known as “My Weekly Ad” is helping CVS Caremark grow sales and deepen engagement with loyal customers by providing them with personalized versions of the retailer’s weekly ad. The My Weekly Ad program was launched last fall, and Wednesday morning during a presentation at the IRI Summit, CVS Caremark SVP of merchandising and retail pricing Judy Sansone shared additional details regarding the program.
Ahold USA announces certification of private-label coffee and tea

CARLISLE, Pa. — Ahold USA announced that its private-label teas now feature the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal, and that its private-label coffees are UTZ Certified. The announcement is part of an ongoing effort to be a responsible retailer, the company said.
Walmart, other industry groups raise concerns on proposed generic labeling rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has joined almost two-dozen organizations from across the healthcare supply chain in a letter calling on the Food and Drug Administration to consider the public health impact of its Proposed Rule on pharmaceutical labeling.
Report: Meijer looks to expand in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In his first major appearance before a Milwaukee crowd, Meijer CEO Hank Meijer said the retailer is gearing up for growth in Wisconsin over the next few years, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Ahold to acquire Spar in Czech Republic

ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold has entered into an agreement to acquire Spar's business in the Czech Republic. The acquisition includes 50 stores of which 36 are compact hypers and 14 are supermarkets.

The acquisition, which has and enterprise value of CZK 5,245 million, will be funded from existing cash resources and is subject to merger clearance.
Target, MLB team up for education

MINNEAPOLIS — Target and Major League Baseball are working together this baseball season to engage guests and fans in celebrating the nation’s teachers and inspiring kids.
New Love2Love fragrance collection hits Walmart

NEW YORK — Coty has introduced the new Love2Love fragrance collection, inspired by a spectrum of colors that express a woman’s joy and sheer happiness.

Each scent was designed to capture a stylish duo of ingredients that reflect perfect pairs in love.
Baby boomers, preventive solutions drive OTC

Overall, the OTC sector in 2013 realized $40.2 billion in sales, according to data culled from OTC categories tracked by IRI. That’s up from the $38.3 billion that DSN reported last year. The 2013 sales numbers reflect a strong 2012-2013 cough-cold season and the relaunch of Tylenol, Excedrin and Motrin.