Personal Care

Kimberly-Clark Corporation's baby and child care and consumer tissue businesses are notifying customers of plans to raise prices in the United States during the third quarter of 2008.

Playtex Infant Care addresses growing public confusion about plastics used in baby bottles by announcing the distribution of one million free samples of Playtex Drop-Ins Original Nurser Systems that are free of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to manufacture polycarbonate plastic products.

With more design-minded people in the consumer goods market, Febreze introduces a new line of bottles to keep outside of cabinets and pantries.

John (Jack) F. Smith Jr. announces his retirement while Kenneth I. Chenault is appointed to the board of directors.

In an effort to appeal to today's modern moms, particularly the growing number of moms online, Johnson's is launching a new comprehensive marketing campaign focused around the theme and power of a mother's touch.

Elizabeth Arden Inc. entered into an exclusive longterm global licensing agreement with AEFFE S.p.A. for the development, marketing and distribution of fragrance, cosmetics and skincare products with the international fashion designer Alberta Ferretti.

The Alberto-Culver Company appoints Gina Boswell to the position of president of global brands. Reporting to V. James Marino, president and chief executive officer, Boswell will oversee global brands such as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus, research and development, and consumer insights.

Seventh Generation Inc., a brand of nontoxic, environmentally safe household and personal care products, has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, generated by distribution and consumer demand for its "green" products.