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Higher-income consumers sticking with premium brands, like P&G's, despite price increases

Apr 20, 2022
P&G's earnings report beat Wall Street’s expectations, with net sales up 7%.
Why are we sticking with more expensive brands while inflation is high?
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Procter & Gamble hikes prices, tries to ease supply chain clogs

Oct 19, 2021
P&G home goods, including skin and oral care, will cost more. Companies are getting creative about getting products to market.
Procter & Gamble, which owns household brands like Downy and Bounce, will raise prices as a result of higher costs and disruptions in its supply networks.
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Workers let go as diaper sales and profits take a dive

Jan 29, 2018
Diaper and baby product makers are facing declining sales, but more babies are due as the birthrate slowly starts going up after a decade. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.   

Warren Buffett finds tax advantage in Duracell deal

Nov 13, 2014
Buffett says the rich don’t pay enough taxes, but his recent grab avoids plenty.

Obama's VA pick resigned under pressure from P&G

Jun 30, 2014
Robert McDonald led Procter & Gamble during a rocky four years.

The makers of Tide rinse away the boss: P&G CEO steps down

May 24, 2013
After a disappointing first quarter, CEO Bob McDonald says he will leave Procter & Gamble at the end of next month.