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Wellness International Network Expands Payment Options for the Netherlands
Market Wire ...July 2, 2008 Wednesday 9:50 AM GMT
Ralph Oats and Cathy Oats, Founders of Wellness International Network, Ltd. (WIN), are excited to announce iDEAL as a new payment option for retail and wholesale customers to purchase WIN's high-quality products, including the BioLean(R) System weight management line, WINOmeg3complex(TM), a highly-concentrated omega-3 supplement, and the anti-aging product, WIN CoQ10(TM). This convenient, secure online payment method makes online shopping even easier for consumers in the Netherlands, one of WIN's major markets. "Having this option will help us better serve our customer and distributor base in the Netherlands," states Ralph Oats. "As a global company, it's essential that we offer several secure payment options." WIN also provides exceptional shipping service with features like TNT and AutoShip -- a service that takes the re-ordering out of the equation for consumers who want their favorite Wellness International Network products each month, bi-month or quarter -- the perfect solution for today's busy lifestyle. ...Full Story...

SHAKLEE CORPORATION; Shaklee Corporation Wins 2008 Stevie Award for Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program
Life Science Weekly ...July 8, 2008
Shaklee Corporation announced that the company received the 2008 Stevie Award for the Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program at the 2008 American Business Awards held on Thursday, June 12, in New York City. The Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, and Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program. The Stevie Awards are the world's premier business awards whose mission is to recognize and generate public awareness of excellence in the workplace (see also Shaklee Corporation). ...Full Story...

MARKET AMERICA, INC.; Market America Announces Plans to Launch Vitamins for Children with Autism
Drug Law Weekly ...July 8, 2008
Market America announced that it is in the development and testing stages of a new line of nutraceutical products that will support the health of children with autism and related neurodevelopmental challenges. Specialized laboratory testing often demonstrates sub-optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids in people with autism, which can be addressed with nutritional supplements. Despite these findings, Market America found in its research that parents and health professionals alike are frustrated with the limited nutritional products available in the marketplace (see also Market America, Inc.). ...Full Story...

HERBALIFE LTD.; L.A. Triathlon and Herbalife Challenge Companies to Race
Health Business Week ...July 11, 2008
Registration is now open for the Herbalife Corporate Triathlon Cup, a new competition element in the ninth annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon, September 7, 2008. The Corporate Cup challenges employees in all businesses and companies to work together and participate in a healthy, recreational competition that builds company pride, morale and camaraderie among employees (see also Herbalife Ltd.). ...Full Story...

Avon to launch James Bond fragrance; Industry News
Household & Personal Products Industry ...June 1, 2008
* Avon Products, Inc. has collaborated with the James Bond entertainment franchise to create a new signature Bond Girl 007 women's fragrance for Fall 2008. British actress Gemma Arterton, who plays the role of Agent Fieldsin the upcoming Bond film, will be the face of the new fragrance. She will appear in TV and print advertising when Bond Girl 007 launchesglobally in October 2008 in conjunction with the worldwide release of "Quantum of Solace," the 22nd film in the Bond franchise. The fragrance, created by Firmenich, will be featured in Avon brochures and onthe Avon website. ...Full Story...

Mary Kay begins beauty that counts initiative; Marketing News
Household & Personal Products Industry ...June 1, 2008
Mary Kay Inc. has started Beauty That Counts, its global philanthropic effort that will harness the collective power of employees, independent sales force members and customers to change the lives of women and children around the world. The campaign will allocate 100% of its profits to causes focused on women and children, particularly in the areas of health and well-being. As part of the campaign, all profits from the sale of Mary Kay Creme lipstick in apple berry--one of its top-selling lipstick shades--will be donated to a worthwhile cause of each market's choosing. The campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, represents the first global philanthropic effort in the company's history. The suggested retail price of the lipstick, packaged in a custom gift bag, is $13. More info: ...Full Story...