EWING, N.J.— Church & Dwight Co. has acquired Matrixx Initiatives Inc., the owner of the Zicam brand, for $530 million. The acquisition was structured as a stock purchase that the company financed with a combination of cash and debt. “The acquisition of Zicam represents a superb addition to our existing portfolio and brings to our
CINCINNATI —CR Brands announced the launch of Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes. The products will be available at major retailers in the United States. Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes feature a citrus-based disinfectant formula that is said to kill 99.9% of viruses & bacteria and cleans without harsh chemicals. Because the active ingredient is
PITTSBURGH – Fred Rogers Productions, the award-winning children’s entertainment company behind the hit PBS Kids series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and 9 Story Brands, its worldwide licensing agent, are once again expanding their licensing program for the series. Renewed partnerships with Church & Dwight (oral care), CPS (customized apparel), JAKKS Pacific (master toy licensee), and Party City Holdings (party decorations) along with new licensees ASO (bandages and first aid
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Premier Brands of America has introduced a line of foot care products under the Arm & Hammer brand. Premier Brands said late Monday that the spring 2016 lineup of insoles, sprays and powders will offer superior performance in terms of comfort and odor mitigation. The products include Arm & Hammer Odor
EWING, N.J. — Church & Dwight Co. has introduced the redesigned First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test stick, aimed at making it easier to take a pregnancy test. The company said Tuesday that First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test features a 50% wider tip and a breakthrough curved shape that’s designed to fit a woman’s hand. According to Church & Dwight, the product
EWING, N.J. — Church & Dwight Co. has added a new product category to its First Response brand of at-home pregnancy and ovulation test kits: multivitamin gummies. Church & Dwight on Monday announced First Response Reproductive Health Multivitamin Gummies and First Response PreNatal & PostNatal Multivitamin Gummies, which the company said makes First Response the
