News Briefs

SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT: has signed with Charles Flora Consumer Products, LLC, to introduce a line of Lavoris Kids oral care products featuring Clifford, The Big Red Dog. Starting this month, CVS gets exclusive distribution of the new line, which includes flavored dental rinse, toothpaste and gel. The Clifford The Big Red Dog oral care line will be available nationwide in Spring 2005.

BURGER KING CORP.: Miami, hired Bob Gumm as senior VP-North America development. He had been regional director of development for Wendy's International. Gumm will set a new development strategy for BK and supervise franchisee relations, including selection of new franchisees. He will also oversee BK's Asset Management group.