Analysts say the move may be inspired by the success of Apple Inc., which has hundreds of its own stores to show off interactive gadgets and accessories.
Huggies' MomInspired grant program provides seed capital and resources to help fund women-owned business startups and new product innovations inspired by personal motherhood challenges and experiences.
PepsiCo announces that Diet Mountain Dew, Brisk and Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages have each grown to more than $1 billion in annual retail sales, expanding PepsiCo's portfolio of billion-dollar brands to 22.