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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zep® Launches Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner in Walmart and Online, in Partnership with NASCAR Driver Noah Gragson
ATLANTA, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zep®, the go-to cleaning brand for professionals and auto enthusiasts, has introduced its newest high-performance solution: Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner, now available in Walmart locations nationwide and online at Designed to cut through oil, grease, grime, and dirt on a variety of surfaces, this ready-to-use degreaser features a bold cherry scent and is built for everything from garages and vehicles to tools and household equipment. The product launch aligns with Zep's partnership with NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports (FRM). Zep will serve as a primary partner on the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in two NASCAR Cup Series events this season, collaborating with FRM and Gragson to showcase their lineup of professional-grade cleaning products. "Cherry Bomb Auto+ is built for serious messes—whether you're working on your car, scrubbing down your grill, or cleaning up your shop tools," said Lauren Houser, Vice President of Marketing at Zep. "We're excited to bring this powerful, ready-to-use formula to Walmart shoppers and customers, and to work alongside Noah and Front Row Motorsports to show the product in action." Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner offers professional-grade power and versatility. Its biodegradable, phosphate-free formula works on fiberglass, painted metals, chrome, rubber, and finished concrete. It is also non-caustic, making it ideal for automotive, marine, and shop applications, as well as common household surfaces, including the outside of appliances and grills. "No matter how much you try to stay on top of the mess in the garage or workshop, it adds up fast," said Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Front Row Motorsports. "This Cherry Bomb cleaner gets right to work on grease and grime and leaves the place smelling way better too. It's what I use in my own space." Offered in three sizes to accommodate different job scales, Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner is rolling out to over 2,500 Walmart stores nationwide this spring, with additional availability online at The product also complements Zep's fan-favorite Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner, giving users a complete cleaning system with a signature scent. For more information on Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner, or to find a retailer near you, visit About Zep, Inc. is a leading innovator, producer, and distributor of maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation solutions for industrial and institutional, retail, and food & beverage customers. Zep possesses a large portfolio of premium solutions built over an 85-year legacy of developing the most effective products trusted by professionals and consumers to get the job done right the first time. View source version on Contacts Jason Feldman - PR & Mediajason@ // (470) 626-1055 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Zep® Launches Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner in Walmart and Online, in Partnership with NASCAR Driver Noah Gragson
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zep®, the go-to cleaning brand for professionals and auto enthusiasts, has introduced its newest high-performance solution: Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner, now available in Walmart locations nationwide and online at Designed to cut through oil, grease, grime, and dirt on a variety of surfaces, this ready-to-use degreaser features a bold cherry scent and is built for everything from garages and vehicles to tools and household equipment. 'Cherry Bomb Auto+ is built for serious messes—whether you're working on your car, scrubbing down your grill, or cleaning up your shop tools." Share The product launch aligns with Zep's partnership with NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports (FRM). Zep will serve as a primary partner on the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in two NASCAR Cup Series events this season, collaborating with FRM and Gragson to showcase their lineup of professional-grade cleaning products. 'Cherry Bomb Auto+ is built for serious messes—whether you're working on your car, scrubbing down your grill, or cleaning up your shop tools,' said Lauren Houser, Vice President of Marketing at Zep. 'We're excited to bring this powerful, ready-to-use formula to Walmart shoppers and customers, and to work alongside Noah and Front Row Motorsports to show the product in action.' Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner offers professional-grade power and versatility. Its biodegradable, phosphate-free formula works on fiberglass, painted metals, chrome, rubber, and finished concrete. It is also non-caustic, making it ideal for automotive, marine, and shop applications, as well as common household surfaces, including the outside of appliances and grills. 'No matter how much you try to stay on top of the mess in the garage or workshop, it adds up fast,' said Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Front Row Motorsports. 'This Cherry Bomb cleaner gets right to work on grease and grime and leaves the place smelling way better too. It's what I use in my own space.' Offered in three sizes to accommodate different job scales, Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner is rolling out to over 2,500 Walmart stores nationwide this spring, with additional availability online at The product also complements Zep's fan-favorite Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner, giving users a complete cleaning system with a signature scent. For more information on Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner, or to find a retailer near you, visit About Zep, Inc. Zep, Inc. is a leading innovator, producer, and distributor of maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation solutions for industrial and institutional, retail, and food & beverage customers. Zep possesses a large portfolio of premium solutions built over an 85-year legacy of developing the most effective products trusted by professionals and consumers to get the job done right the first time.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Novo Nordisk CEO steps down in surprise move as 'market challenges' weigh on obesity drugmaker
Novo Nordisk (NVO) CEO Lars Jørgensen is stepping down from his post after eight years in the role, during which he lead the company to an all-time high in the markets. Despite being the first-to-market in the latest generation of GLP-1 drugs, notably with its well-known diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss drug Wegovy, Novo has recently faced several headwinds, causing the stock to suffer. That includes missing sales estimates in first quarter earnings this year. Those headwinds contributed to the decision Friday, the company said in a statement. "Considering the recent market challenges, the share price decline, and the wish from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Board and Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen have jointly concluded that initiating a CEO succession is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders," the statement said. Jørgensen, who has been with the company since 1991, will stay on through the transition as the company searches for a new leader. Novo's stock was trading down more than 5% in premarket trading Friday. In June 2024, the company was trading ata high of more than $140 per share, and the stock is up nearly 107% in the past five years. Novo had to upgrade its guidance three times that year. It was why Yahoo Finance named it the 2023 Company of the Year. In June 2024, the company was trading at a high of more than $140 per share, and the stock is up nearly 107% in the past five years. After years of being known for its insulin and diabetes products, Novo produced what some have deemed an accidental blockbuster in the form of Ozempic, a diabetes treatment that showed greater weight loss than any prior treatment. It subsequently released Wegovy to target obesity. The move has been credited with changing the narrative and stigma around obesity. But trouble for the company began brewing when its popularity outstripped its supply, and the company began to face stiff competition with Eli Lilly (LLY). Despite recent efforts, like partnering with telehealth firm Hims & Hers (HIMS), and sealing an exclusive deal for CVS's (CVS) drug formulary — Wall Street appears unimpressed. Lilly followed Novo with similar drugs, for both the diabetes and obesity categories, within a year. With greater weight loss potential, Lilly's drugs also soon became popular, and the race began. Both companies suffered shortages of their drugs, spurring a robust— and profitable — copycat market for compounding pharmacies. The FDA has since taken both companies' drugs off the shortage list, but the compounders appear to be determined to continue selling copycats where they can. Lilly was able to get its drugs off the shortage list sooner, and has been able to ramp up manufacturing. Novo's parent company bought an existing contract manufacturer, Catalent, and sold three sites to Novo to help ease the production constraints. Despite both mirroring efforts to compete, Lilly appears to be leading the race. Most recently, its weight loss drug Zepbound overtook Wegovy for new prescriptions. And Novo Nordisk missed first quarter sales this year,and cut its full year guidance. The result has been pressure on the stock, and questions from Wall Street about whether or not it can continue to compete in the GLP-1 space. "Not sure buy that that the entire delta is due to compounders, but stock washed out. Cleary need to regain share/confidence," Mizuho's healthcare expert Jared Holz said in a note to clients earlier this month. Jørgensen's announcement marks the second surprising large healthcare CEO departure this week, as the sector faces several headwinds and underperforms the broader markets. Jørgensen is expected to be elected to the company's board in 2026. Anjalee Khemlani is the senior health reporter at Yahoo Finance, covering all things pharma, insurance, care services, digital health, PBMs, and health policy and politics. That includes GLP-1s, of course. Follow Anjalee as AnjKhem on social media platforms X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky @AnjKhem. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Novo Nordisk CEO steps down in surprise move as 'market challenges' weigh on obesity drugmaker
Novo Nordisk (NVO) CEO Lars Jørgensen is stepping down from his post after eight years in the role, during which he lead the company to an all-time high in the markets. Despite being the first-to-market in the latest generation of GLP-1 drugs, notably with its well-known diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss drug Wegovy, Novo has recently faced several headwinds, causing the stock to suffer. That includes missing sales estimates in first quarter earnings this year. Those headwinds contributed to the decision Friday, the company said in a statement. "Considering the recent market challenges, the share price decline, and the wish from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Board and Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen have jointly concluded that initiating a CEO succession is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders," the statement said. Jørgensen, who has been with the company since 1991, will stay on through the transition as the company searches for a new leader. Novo's stock was trading down more than 5% in premarket trading Friday. In June 2024, the company was trading ata high of more than $140 per share, and the stock is up nearly 107% in the past five years. Novo had to upgrade its guidance three times that year. It was why Yahoo Finance named it the 2023 Company of the Year. In June 2024, the company was trading at a high of more than $140 per share, and the stock is up nearly 107% in the past five years. After years of being known for its insulin and diabetes products, Novo produced what some have deemed an accidental blockbuster in the form of Ozempic, a diabetes treatment that showed greater weight loss than any prior treatment. It subsequently released Wegovy to target obesity. The move has been credited with changing the narrative and stigma around obesity. But trouble for the company began brewing when its popularity outstripped its supply, and the company began to face stiff competition with Eli Lilly (LLY). Despite recent efforts, like partnering with telehealth firm Hims & Hers (HIMS), and sealing an exclusive deal for CVS's (CVS) drug formulary — Wall Street appears unimpressed. Lilly followed Novo with similar drugs, for both the diabetes and obesity categories, within a year. With greater weight loss potential, Lilly's drugs also soon became popular, and the race began. Both companies suffered shortages of their drugs, spurring a robust— and profitable — copycat market for compounding pharmacies. The FDA has since taken both companies' drugs off the shortage list, but the compounders appear to be determined to continue selling copycats where they can. Lilly was able to get its drugs off the shortage list sooner, and has been able to ramp up manufacturing. Novo's parent company bought an existing contract manufacturer, Catalent, and sold three sites to Novo to help ease the production constraints. Despite both mirroring efforts to compete, Lilly appears to be leading the race. Most recently, its weight loss drug Zepbound overtook Wegovy for new prescriptions. And Novo Nordisk missed first quarter sales this year,and cut its full year guidance. The result has been pressure on the stock, and questions from Wall Street about whether or not it can continue to compete in the GLP-1 space. "Not sure buy that that the entire delta is due to compounders, but stock washed out. Cleary need to regain share/confidence," Mizuho's healthcare expert Jared Holz said in a note to clients earlier this month. Jørgensen's announcement marks the second surprising large healthcare CEO departure this week, as the sector faces several headwinds and underperforms the broader markets. Jørgensen is expected to be elected to the company's board in 2026. Anjalee Khemlani is the senior health reporter at Yahoo Finance, covering all things pharma, insurance, care services, digital health, PBMs, and health policy and politics. That includes GLP-1s, of course. Follow Anjalee as AnjKhem on social media platforms X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky @AnjKhem.
NBC News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Here's everything our readers added to their carts in April
April is filled with the promise of new beginnings — flowers are blooming, trees are regaining life and most people are finally stowing away their bulky sweaters and coats. NBC Select readers were clearly inspired by the new season: Our bestsellers list this month is filled with cleaning supplies and sunscreen, an indication that we've officially settled into spring (and survived the woes of tax season). And with Mother's Day just around the corner, there was no shortage of dainty jewelry and fancy shower oils to round out our list. However, this April has come with heavy changes, so it's no surprise our readers were particularly interested in learning more about tariffs and how they'll affect their favorite brands, plus tips for saving money on nails, hair and more. Read on for a full list of the bestsellers NBC Select readers shopped in April. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up April bestsellers OGX Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen Shampoo If you have fine hair, you know it's a daily struggle to make sure it doesn't fall flat. This shampoo has a blend of biotin and collagen, which helps hair look thicker and boosts volume overall. It also has a subtle fragrance with notes of coconut, jasmine and lemon, so your hair will smell good hours after your shower. Korean beauty brands are the 'It girls' of skin care, and Korean sunscreens claim their title as 'status' SPFs every year. Round Lab's silky sunscreen, a favorite of NBC Select Page Elliott Hyon, has a dewy finish, moisturizes your skin and doesn't clog your pores. 'It has no white cast and has the smoothest application out of any skin product I have,' says Hyon. In between carting the Crest 3D Whitestrips (another bestseller this month), readers were also purchasing this stain-removing toothpaste. And for good reason: NBC Select editorial director Lauren Swanson says her teeth looked visibly whitened in just a few days — so much so that her dentist thought she had gotten a professional treatment. It has hydrated silica, which dissolves the bonds that adhere stains to teeth and scrubs them off the surface, plus fluoride to protect your teeth from cavities and repair enamel, according to the brand. It's official: spring cleaning calls for grout removal. This Zep cleaner lightens grout in your bathrooms, making your tile floors and walls look almost new, according to NBC Select staffers who tried it out. Since this is a liquid and not a spray, a little goes a long way, too. A warning: The bleach scent is very strong, so make sure you're opening a window or have a fan going while you use it. Sunscreen was top of our readers' minds this month as the weather warms up. 'My best friend recommended this sunscreen to me, and I have been using it since (over 5 years),' says NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz. The best part? As its name implies, it's completely sheer, so you don't have to worry about an unsightly white cast. L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil This shower oil is my current obsession; I use it every time I shower because it leaves my skin baby soft. The oil turns into a milky lather when I massage it into my skin, and I'll sometimes use it as a base for shaving in place of shaving cream. The sweet almond scent is also incredible and not overpowering in the slightest. Simply put, no other shower oil does it better. Opalescence Go Prefilled Whitening Trays Opalescence Go's whitening trays have professional-grade gel and they're the strongest option we recommend. Instead of strips, these are pre-filled trays you bite into, which makes them easy to pop on and off, says NBC Select editor Lindsay Schneider. Though they do cause teeth sensitivity, Schneider says her teeth are noticeably whiter after consistently using these trays. Olay is a household name for a reason, and this moisturizer even made our top 10 list of the 100 best moisturizers we tested. Our editors who tried it out found that their skin looked firmer and more lifted. It also has a super lightweight texture, so it doesn't feel heavy or sticky when applied to your face and neck. This Bumble and Bumble spray has six oils to hydrate your hair and protect it from heat and UV damage. But despite having oils in its formula, it doesn't weigh down your hair or leave a greasy finish, which makes it perfect for all hair types and textures. If you're looking for a thicker cream to lather on before bed, this Eucerin one is an excellent choice (especially if you struggle with dry skin). Its silky texture makes it easy to blend, and the formula helps smooth, hydrate and target fine lines and wrinkles, according to the brand. It's also fragrance-free, so it's suitable for those with sensitive skin. Better Not Younger Lift Me Up Hair Thickener Spray This month, we spoke to experts about how to combat hair concerns during menopause, and Better Not Younger, a hair care brand for women over 40, topped our list for the best products to use. You can apply this thickening spray on wet hair before styling to give you more volume and mask any thinning. Caretras Bunion Corrector Since spring is unofficially open-toed shoes season, you may be thinking about how to get your feet in tip-top shape. If bunions are a concern, this corrector temporarily realigns your bunion and helps relieve discomfort, pressure and inflammation. The splint is breathable and adjustable, so you can wear it while you walk or sleep. Biolage Ultra Hydra Source Conditioner This conditioner, which has hydrating cupuaçu butter, is a great solution for dry hair caused by menopause. In addition to hydrating your strands, it also helps control frizz and address dullness. Keep in mind this conditioner is best for those with medium to coarse hair texture since it may weigh down finer hair. SmileBelle Daisy Necklace If you're shopping for jewelry under $20 (or looking for an affordable Mother's Day gift), this dainty necklace is a strong contender. It has faux-pearl daisies on a delicate chain so you can embrace the spring season. It's adjustable, too. Innisfree is one of our favorite K-beauty brands, and its expert-recommended sunscreen is a solid choice for the hotter months. It combines green tea, sunflower seed oil and cica to hydrate, nourish and soothe the skin. Plus, its silky texture gives a great glow to the skin. Why trust NBC Select? I'm an updates editor at NBC Select who has covered a variety of shopping categories, including beauty and pets, since 2021. For this article, I compiled a list of the top 16 bestselling products among our NBC Select readers during the month of April.
