NEWS ROUNDUP 1996-04-08

Gillette Adds to Fragrances

here has introduced Pacific Light, the third fragrance in its Gillette Series. Available now, Pacific Light capitalizes on the trend toward lighter and cleaner fragrances, according to Gillette. It features a woody, mossy base note combined with a spicy, floral, herbaceous middle note that is topped with a citrus scent.

The Pacific Light line offers six products, including Moisturizing After Shave Splash and Extra Protection Shaving Gel. Items in the line sell at a suggested retail of $2.50 to $5.

Colgate Offering Body Wash

NEW YORK -- Colgate-Palmolive here has introduced Softsoap antibacterial body wash with moisture beads. It will be available April 15, in a starter kit that includes a 6-ounce container and a body sponge, which will sell at a suggested retail of $2.89. It also will be sold in 12- and 18-ounce containers, which will sell for $3.79 and $5.39, respectively.

Victoria Vogue Shows Options

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Victoria Vogue here has introduced two new point-of-purchase options.

The "New Product Display Panel" features the latest offerings by the company. The second display, "These Products Are Tops," offers Victoria Vogue's 10 top-selling puffs and sponges.