Max-Wellness Plans To Market High-End Supplements As Value Buys
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A founder and former CEO of OfficeMax tries his hand in the wellness and prevention space, targeting well-heeled customers ready to pay for the benefits of premium dietary supplements and other health products
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