Procter & Gamble's Tide brand has launched two products, including the Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10X laundry detergent that aims to eliminate invisible as well as visible dirt and odors, according to a statement. One Wash Miracle is a liquid detergent said to remove stains, odors and detergent buildup.

Hershey's Easter and Valentine's Day candy portfolio includes several returning and new products such as a milk chocolate Build-A-Bunny for Easter and what Michael Reese, Hershey's senior brand manager of holiday confections, calls "our star" -- the Reese's Mallow-Top Peanut Butter Cup featuring a marshmallow layer covering a peanut butter and chocolate base. The Valentine's Day lineup includes the new Hershey's Kisses Meltaway Roses variety and Reese's Big Box O' Love featuring 20 Reese's cups.

Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulders hair care brand launched a New Year's Eve campaign on Snapchat that enabled people to share a virtual hug. The promotion engaged augmented reality technology, making users appear to wear a Head & Shoulders sweater.

Grocery stores and dietitians are teaming up to reach health-conscious consumers in the supermarket aisles. About 11,000 US grocery stores now employ dietitians, many of whom work in the stores and interact with shoppers, Supermarket Guru's Phil Lempert said. "It says, we do more than just pile it high and sell it cheap. We care about your health," he said.

A study by investor website millionairecorner.com finds just 6% of shoppers with incomes higher than $50,000 plan a major purchase such as a trip, automobile or electronics this holiday season. "The wealthy are more conservative regarding their holiday spending because they realize that they are the ones who will be most impacted by increased taxes next year," said Catherine McBreen, president of millionairecorner.com.