P&G Appeals To Youth While Renovating Olay, Pantene
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Procter & Gamble is launching products and campaigns for CoverGirl that are targeted to young women, CFO Jon Moeller said during a recent investor call. New items in fragrance, skin and hair care are also expected to help counter losses from Pantene, Olay.
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