GNC Continues Product Lineup Changes Under Harbin Pharmaceutical Ownership
Executive Summary
After selling to Harbin Pharmaceutical Holding Group Co. LLC in 2021, GNC continues to expand its product line by adding Bucked Up LFG pre-workout supplement to its websites and stores nationwide.
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