procter gamble

AP Interview: P&G's US leader on growth strategies

Newsvine - business  Fri, 09/30/2011 - 09:03

While many of Procter & Gamble Co.'s top executives are looking overseas for expansion, Melanie Healey's focus is on growing what already is the consumer products maker's biggest market.


 

DealBook: A Start-Up Takes On Procter & Gamble Over a Name

NYT > Business  Wed, 09/28/2011 - 22:13

The consumer products company claims that customers will confuse Willa, a fledgling line of skin care products for young girls, with Wella, its hair care line.


 

P&G launches site for Latin women

Newsvine - business  Fri, 09/16/2011 - 08:49

Procter & Gamble Co. has launched an online site aimed at Latin women that offers beauty and household tips, inspirational stories, and information about some of its consumer products.


 

Fabio makes his pitch as "new Old Spice Guy"

Newsvine - business  Fri, 07/22/2011 - 12:38

Italian model Fabio is trying to muscle in on Isaiah Mustafa as the front man for Procter & Gamble Co.'s Old Spice line of men's body wash and deodorant.


 

Oral B mouthwash pulled in Mexico on safety worry

Newsvine - business  Thu, 07/14/2011 - 20:20

Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling Oral B mouthwash in at least four Western Hemisphere countries because of possible microbial contamination.


 

Once a Great Flop, Now Sold for Billions

NYT > Business  Wed, 04/06/2011 - 07:39

Procter & Gamble’s sale of Pringles, which began as such a dud that some called for the company to dump the brand, concludes a sometimes zany 50-year experiment in engineered food.


 

P&G, Teva team up on over-the-counter drugs

Newsvine - business  Thu, 03/24/2011 - 08:41

Procter & Gamble Co., the world's largest consumer products maker, said Thursday it is teaming up with the world's largest generic drug maker to expand the global reach of over-the-counter brands such as Vicks and Pepto-Bismol.


 

Meg Whitman back on P&G board

Newsvine - business  Fri, 02/11/2011 - 15:41

Former eBay CEO and 2010 California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has returned to the Procter & Gamble Co.'s board of directors.


 

P&G backs earnings outlook at analyst meeting

Newsvine - business  Thu, 12/16/2010 - 08:15

Procter & Gamble Co. leaders on Thursday backed previous earnings expectations for the consumer-products giant, saying higher commodity costs and slow or flat growth in developed markets will be offset by taking business from competitors and growing in emerging markets.


 

A Laundry Staple Smells Opportunity on Main St.

NYT > Business  Wed, 12/08/2010 - 16:58

Tide Dry Cleaners is a new chain of franchises, and a way for Procter & Gamble to expand the Tide brand name.