Colgate Q1, PEZ Toothbrush, Hemp Oil Direct Seller: Health And Wellness Industry News
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Colgate's North American sales grow 9% on the addition of acquired professional skin care brands PCA Skin and EltaMD; Brush Buddies PEZ Poppin’ toothbrush collection features the look of a PEZ dispenser; Xyience energy drink brand has re-launched with a can re-design; and more news in brief.
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