C&D Targets Innovation From Revenue Growth On Consumer Health Price Hikes
Executive Summary
CEO says higher revenues on consumer health product sales partly due to higher prices should go to innovation rather than advertising. During Q2 earnings briefing, analysts suggest competitors will boost promotions and hamper C&D’s 4% organic growth outlook for 2019.
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