NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  GNC Holdings, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company") (NYSE: GNC).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.

The investigation concerns whether GNC and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

On February 3, 2015 an article published in the Wall Street Journal reported that, "New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has ordered GNC Holdings Inc., Target Corp. , Wal-Mart Co. , and Walgreens Inc. to stop selling store-brand herbal supplements after tests showed these supplements don't usually contain the ingredient advertised."

On this news, shares of GNC fell $1.76 per share to $42.12, or more than 4.00%, in intraday trading on February 3, 2015.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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