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Consumer spending boosting companies like P&G despite price hikes

by Justin Ho
Jan 20, 2022
Question remains, though: When will consumers cut spending?
Even though shoppers are facing inflation at the checkout line, many are still in the position to afford name brands.
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Activist investor aims for a seat on P&G board

by Marielle Segarra
Oct 10, 2017
On Monday, General Electric gave a board seat to Ed Garden, co-founder of the $12.7 billion hedge fund Trian Partners. And this morning, when Procter & Gamble holds its yearly shareholder meeting, all eyes will be on another Trian partner, activist investor Nelson Peltz. Trian owns a 1.5 percent stake in the struggling Cincinnati-based consumer […]
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Companies use ads to pitch issues over products

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 8, 2017
Tackling social problems in campaigns can be tricky. Just ask Pepsi.
Procter and Gamble's "The Talk."
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Tide is testing a detergent subscription

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Jul 21, 2016
Atlanta is the test market for Tide pods delivered by subscription.
Procter & Gamble is launching an initiative in Atlanta called the Tide Wash Club.
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Procter & Gamble in the post-recession climate

by Sally Herships
Oct 23, 2015
The consumer giant faces questions about its pricing and strategy.
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P&G gets better looking by dumping its beauty lines

by Gigi Douban
Jul 10, 2015
Procter & Gamble's beauty brands brought in a lot of revenue, but not much profit.
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New chapter in Duracell's history

by Adriene Hill
Oct 24, 2014
P&G announces plans to spin off Duracell.
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Procter & Gamble shaves off a few brands

by Sally Herships
Aug 1, 2014
Procter & Gamble says it's getting rid of as many as 100 more brands.
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Why Bob McDonald is a big departure for the VA

by David Gura
Jun 30, 2014
Most Veterans Affairs' Chiefs had lots of experience in the military, government.
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Cascade Platinum: Turning household goods into gold

by Krissy Clark
Sep 6, 2013
Consumer products companies are offering customers upscale versions of everyday household goods -- things like embossed paper towels.
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