Procter & Gamble Lathers Up a Turnaround
No Shave November apparently had an extended run last year, with Procter & Gamble reporting weak demand for Gillette razors and other grooming products. But consumers didn’t just skip shaves: Volume fell for three out of five P&G product categories, the company reported yesterday. The aisle that consumers skipped most was the one with feminine and family care products, including P&G brands like Pampers, Charmin and Tampax. P&G’s volume for the category fell 5% last quarter, while its grooming biz (Gillett ...