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January 14, 2010

Procter & Gamble is testing Web sales via an online "learning lab" developed in partnership...

January 10, 2010

New P&G initiative may create clash of the OTC titans

This is shaping up to be a Fight Night dream card, with the battle arena...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT This is shaping up to be a Fight Night dream card, with the battle arena located in the digestives aisle of a pharmacy near you. Are you ready to rumble?

(THE NEWS: P&G develops new program in line with Prilosec OTC. For the full story, click here)

January 7, 2010

Former P&G executive becomes Armstrong CFO

Lancaster, Pa.-based Armstrong World Industries announced it has named Thomas Mangas SVP and CFO effective...

January 6, 2010

P&G develops new program in line with Prilosec OTC

Procter & Gamble on Wednesday revealed a little of its Prilosec OTC marketshare protection strategy...

December 3, 2009

Zegerid OTC approved as heartburn remedy

The digestives aisle will be altogether crowded come early 2010, especially with two new proton-pump...

NEW YORK The digestives aisle will be altogether crowded come early 2010, especially with two new proton-pump inhibitors on the shelf. And while there may be some question as to just how large sales of antacids can get, one thing is for sure: There will be a slew of advertisers vying for their own increased share of stomach.

October 18, 2009

FDA warns, then withdraws letter over combining vitamin C and Vicks cough-cold formulations

Make no mistake, this Food and Drug Administration has shown time and time again this...

NEW YORK Make no mistake, this Food and Drug Administration has shown time and time again this year that it has taken a shoot-first, ask-questions-later approach to ensuring the safety of the products it regulates. The FDA, in a news release, stated that the warning letter was posted due to an internal systems error, and in fact no warning had been sent to Procter & Gamble.

Yet. Because the letter was still written, and that fact can’t be explained away by an internal systems error.

October 8, 2009

New report projects 12.6% increase of probiotics market

The two takeaways from this story are “the [U.S.] market is expected to grow at...

NEW YORK The two takeaways from this story are “the [U.S.] market is expected to grow at a rate of almost 14%” and “the early movers in the industry will benefit in terms of market share.”

That about describes the opportunity in a probiotic nutshell.

March 18, 2008

Munafo named president of Beaute Prestige International USA

Beaute Prestige International USA has announced that, effective March 25, Nicholas Munafo will assume the...

March 16, 2008

P&G sees innovation, productivity as drivers to company’s success

Energy costs are on the rise and consumer confidence continues to wane amid a bleak...

March 16, 2008

Whitening still the star of oral care category

Today’s consumers are not only more interested in their appearance, they also want more convenience...

March 9, 2008

Desperate Housewives star to promote skin cancer prevention campaign

In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Procter & Gamble’s Olay and the...

March 2, 2008

P&G, Palomar enter agreement for hair removal device

Procter & Gamble and Palomar Medical Technologies, a developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments,...

February 27, 2008

FTC chairman to move to P&G

Federal Trade Commission chairman Deborah Platt Majoras will become general counsel of Procter & Gamble,...

February 24, 2008

P&G to trim its staff by 15 percent

Procter & Gamble is looking to bolster productivity and drive growth by trimming about 15...

February 13, 2008

Cena becomes latest celeb to team up with Gillette

Gillette, which is part of Procter & Gamble, has teamed up with WWE Superstar John...

February 13, 2008

Johnson, P&G legal officer, to retire in June

Procter & Gamble has announced that James Johnson, chief legal officer, will retire on June 1....

February 12, 2008

L’Oreal Paris announces increase in 2007 profit

French beauty company L’Oreal Paris announced on Wednesday that in 2007 group profit rose 29 percent....

February 3, 2008

P&G’s beauty and grooming sales rise

While the big news to come out of Procter & Gamble’s second-quarter results was the...

January 16, 2008

P&G introduces Perfect 10 with AminoGlycine

Procter & Gamble is looking to revolutionize the at-home hair color industry with the March...

December 17, 2007

P&G files lawsuit over Olay Regenerist patents

Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit against Fruit of the Earth, alleging that it...

December 17, 2007

Philips sues P&G over Braun electric razor claims

Philips Electronics has filed a lawsuit against Procter & Gamble and its Braun division for...

December 11, 2007

P&G introduces new Crest Whitestrips variety

Procter & Gamble is taking its Crest Whitestrips to a new level in 2008 with...

November 8, 2007

P&G's Freda to head Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder announced on Friday that Procter & Gamble executive Fabrizio Freda will join the...

October 29, 2007

P&G announces quarterly rise in sales

Procter & Gamble stated on Tuesday that earnings per share rose 16 percent as sales...

October 21, 2007

Target supports fight against childhood cancer with P&G products

Throughout the week of Oct. 28, consumers can help contribute to the fight against childhood...