Health, Beauty And Wellness News: Vitamin Shoppe Trims Loss, GNC Closes Hayao Pact, AlchemLife In US
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Puriton Eye Relief Drops recalled; Alchem International adds US to distribution; Vitamin Shoppe CEO: 'expeditiously turn business around'; GNC closes Hayao investment deal.
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