MyVideoTalk India In PreLaunch
MyVideoTalk is preparing to launch MyVideoTalkIndia. The MyVideoTalkIndial.com site states that this is the newest market opening for an established USA based multi-national company.
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USANA initiated with outperform rating
USANA Health Sciences initiated with "outperform" NEW YORK, September 25 (newratings.com) - Analyst Mark Rupe of Ryan Beck & Co initiates coverage of USANA Health Sciences (USNA.NAS) with an "outperform" rating. The target price is set to $52. In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentions that the ...
Read full storyMannatech Enters Into Exclusive Purchase Arrangement
Mannatech Enters Into Exclusive Arrangement to Purchase Plant Extract Recognized for Its Health Benefits COPPELL, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 26, 2006 -- (NASDAQ: MTEX) Mannatech, Incorporated announced today it has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Swiss-based Lonza to purchase and market worldwide a ...
Read full storyNeways for Sale
TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. cosmetics and health-care product retailer Neways Inc. is being auctioned in Japan for about $600-700 million, with private equity houses among the bidders, sources familiar with the process said on Tuesday. Incorporated in 1992, Neways is a multi-layer marketing company that distribu...
Read full storyWellness International Networks Nutritional Products Listed in the Physicians Desk Reference
Plano, TX (PRWEB) September 26, 2006 -- Upholding its position as a leader in the wellness industry, Wellness International Network's (WIN) complete line of nutritional supplements are listed in the 2007 Physicians' Desk Reference® for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs (PDR) for the 10th year. WIN...
Read full storyNu Skin Enterprises To Begin Operations In Costa Rica
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. on Thursday announced the opening of Costa Rica as the company's 44th global market. The company will launch both Nu Skin personal care and Pharmanex nutritional products in Costa Rica. The Rica operations will be administered by a corporate office in San Jose. The company's offices in Guat...
Read full storyUSANA Featured in Success from Home
Success from Home Magazine Features USANA Health Sciences SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2006--USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that Success from Home magazine is featuring USANA in its November 2006 issue. This national magazine, which focuses on the multibillion-dollar direct s...
Read full storyPower Pops on Boston 4
Diet Fad Marketed In Tasty, Lollipop Form Hoodia, A South African Plant, Marketed As Appetite Suppressant (CBS4) BOSTON A new fad in dieting – hoodia – exploded after 60 Minutes did a piece on the supplement. It now comes in a candy form – Power Pops, which claim to taste great and suppress appetite. CBS4's Sara Und...
Read full storyNeways Execs Sentenced in Federal Tax Case
SALT LAKE CITY -- The owners of an international multilevel marketing company based in Salem, Utah, and one of their former corporate lawyers have been sentenced to prison in a federal tax fraud case. Thomas E. Mower of Springville, Utah, Leslie D. Mower of Payson, Utah, and James L. Thompson of Chandler, Ariz., wer...
Read full storyNatureRich Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, MN NatureRich Responds to FDA and Health Canada Notices: From the beginning, the mission of NatureRich is to offer high quality, natural products. The company's foremost concern is, and always will be, the well-being of its customers. When NatureRich (formerly The Master's Mirac...
Read full storyTahitian Noni Launches Travel Size Juice
Tahitian Noni International Launches New Travel Size Bottle of TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2006--Tahitian Noni International launches the new 60ml -- two ounce -- TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice bottle, making it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy the benefits of the internationally acc...
Read full storyXango Tests Free of Banned Substances
Independent Test Shows XanGo® Juice Free of Athletic Banned Substances LEHI, UT — September 5, 2006 — XanGo® Juice, recognized creator of the mangosteen supplement category, has been confirmed as a product that does not contain any World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned substances by ConsumerLab.com, a leading indep...
Read full storyMannatech to Buy Back 20M in Stock
COPPELL, Texas (AFX) - Mannatech Inc., which sells nutritional supplements, said Thursday its board authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million in stock on the open market. The company said about 224,985 shares remain available for repurchase under its existing buyback plan. At Aug. 28, the company has about 26.4...
Read full storyPartylite Parent Co Snuffs Euro Biz
Greenwich, CT — Blyth Inc., a candle and decor vendor, discontinued its European wholesale businesses (Edelman, Euro-Decor, Gies and Colony) during the second quarter ended July 31. The company reported loss of $68.6 million, or $1.72 per share, during the quarter, primarily because of impairment charges related to ...
Read full storyTomboy Tools to help fight breast cancer
Tomboy Tools announced Thursday that it will introduce their first special edition pink tool in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Beginning today the women's tool and home improvement educational company will make the "Pink for a Purpose" hammer available for $14.95, and donate $6 for eac...
Read full storyAvon Putting on a Fresh Face
The Avon lady may not be knocking on your door, but she hasn't gone away. The 120-year-old company that started out with a Mrs. Albee toting her basket of violet, rose and Lily-of-the-Valley perfumes door-to-door is striving to maintain that personal touch along with the loyalty of customers tempted to stray into th...
Read full storyPartylite Parent Blyth Surges on Guidance
Blyth (BTH - commentary - Cramer's Take) surged 13% after it swung to a loss in the second quarter, hurt by a goodwill impairment charge. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company lost $89.4 million, or $2.24 a share, in the quarter, compared with the earnings of $4.2 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago. Adjusted for ...
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