P&G: Turkey hasn't been fattening

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New personal care products: kissing goodbye to traditional lipsticks

Convenience enhancing functions are gaining popularity with personal care manufacturers, with Productscan recording the launch of card transfer lipsticks, designed for on-the-go use, and products with multiple functions, such as Bourjois' eyeliner and hair stick combo. These could help hasten the process of getting ready in the morning, by allowing consumers to instead "make-up" on the move.

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New drinks review: relaxation drinks shoot into market

Manufacturers have begun to exploit the phenomenal growth of the energy drinks market by introducing products designed to have the opposite effect and relax the user. Recent launches include an AM and PM relaxing shot and a 'Chillaxation' carbonate that contains some unusual relaxation ingredients. Such products could find a market with consumers under pressure in today's stressful world.

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New drinks review: hoping alcohol-free whisky can raise consumers' spirits

This month's new drinks review finds a range of innovative alcohol and soft drink launches, ranging from an alcohol-free whisky and a bean-flavored cola to an energizing mulled wine. These new products highlight that there is plenty of inspiration in the market to help generate growth.

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Exel: clothing contract zipped up

Exel [EXL.L], the global supply chain management company, has been awarded a contract to provide a range of logistics services to Marks & Spencer's [MKS.L] childrenswear provider, The Zip Project. Fashion retailers are increasingly turning to logistics specialists like Exel to give them the competitive edge, by reducing costs and improving lead times.

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