Packaging

FORT WORTH, Texas — Global work wear brand Dickies has launched Shop and Compare, the newest online tool that allows users to compare products side by side, saving time for on-the-go shoppers.

Martha Stewart Living and The Home Depot have teamed up for a new video series launching April 25.

The series will consist of three unique videos per week, released via e-newsletter, and hosted on the Martha Stewart Video Hub, Homedepot.com, Aol.com, and Yahoo Screen. 

The videos will fall into two categories, highlighting Martha Stewart Living product sold at The Home Depot, and answering various DIY "how-to" questions:

WASHINGTON — U.S. families are increasingly embracing organic products when they shop, according to a study conducted in mid-January by the Organic Trade Association.

"More and more parents choose organic foods primarily because of their desire to provide healthful options for their children," said Christine Bushway, OTA's CEO and executive director.

Launching this month at retailers nationwide is a new line of Edy’s fruit bars called Outshine.

Nestlé Dreyers Ice Cream Company, parent of the Edy’s brand, will apply the Outshine brand to six existing flavors under the Edy’s Fruit Bars name and add six new flavors. One of the flavors the company is most excited about is coconut water.

Here’s an interesting take on pop-up stores by Felicity Pogson, associate design director, interiors, Dalziel & Pow, London:

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Walmart and Target are targeting multi-cultural and health-conscious consumers with their private-label products directed at multicultural and health-conscious consumers.

AVON, Ohio — Duck Tape, a product of ShurTech Brands, announced today a new Duck Tape print featuring the pop music group One Direction.

NORWALK, Conn. — Pepperidge Farm has launched a new website that will enable customers to create personalized packages of its Goldfish brand crackers.

The site offers users an array of fun options to personalize Goldfish packages. Users can add their own photos and custom messages, and even pick their favorite Goldfish cracker colors to create special combinations.