Sep 21 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The Procter & Gamble Co. is featuring tennis star Serena Williams in a lighthearted ad campaign for its Tampax brand that begins just weeks after her U.S. Open outburst.
Aug 24 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The Procter & Gamble Co.'s $3.1 billion sale of its prescription drug business is in line with its recent strategy of shedding products to focus on areas with the best growth and profit-margin prospects.
Aug 23 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Drug maker Warner Chilcott PLC could announce a $3 billion takeover of Procter & Gamble Co.'s prescription drug business as early as Monday, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the deal.
Jul 31 - By Associated Press
The Procter & Gamble Co. has sold Japanese market rights for its osteoporosis treatment to Ajinomoto Co. for $210 million.
Jul 13 - By Associated Press
An analyst says Shiseido Co. and Estee Lauder Cos. may be possible acquisition targets if Procter & Gamble Co. wants to add more beauty products and increase penetration in emerging markets.
Jul 1 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The Procter & Gamble Co. said Wednesday it has begun trying out a lower-cost version of Tide laundry detergent in a bid to churn up new sales in the recession.
Jun 30 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Gillette has launched a new global advertising campaign that underscores Procter & Gamble Co. efforts to expand the shaving brand to reach males with other grooming products.
Jun 4 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The Procter & Gamble Co. plans to phase out U.S. distribution of the century-old Max Factor makeup brand, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
Apr 14 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Procter & Gamble Co. is betting that its osteoporosis drug will help reduce bone fractures in a new deal with a Midwest insurer.
Jan 16 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Procter & Gamble Co. and Kraft Foods Inc. said Friday they have settled lawsuits alleging patent infringement on coffee containers.
Jan 2 - By The Associated Press
ALAN G. "A.G." LAFLEY: Chairman and chief executive of Procter & Gamble Co.

Jan 2 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
While many jittery investors consider Procter & Gamble Co. a safe haven in the economic storm, a big question hanging over the world's largest consumer products maker is how much longer Chief Executive A.G. Lafley will stay at the helm.
Dec 3 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Procter & Gamble Co. has bought a small stake in a British online grocer, a move the consumer products maker says will add to its knowledge of Internet shopping.
Nov 19 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The world's largest consumer products company and the online search leader are working together to learn more about each other and about targeting customers.

Oct 14 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The chief executive of the Procter & Gamble Co. reassured shareholders Tuesday that the company is well-positioned to weather the nation's economic storm.
Oct 13 - By The Associated Press
Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Co., the world's largest consumer products company, is increasingly looking to emerging markets for growth:
Sep 23 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Consumer products maker Procter & Gamble Co. sued Kraft Foods Inc. again on Tuesday over coffee containers, saying Maxwell House Coffee has copied a Folgers package.
Sep 19 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Procter & Gamble Co., a huge consumer products maker whose products include Crest toothpaste and Pampers diapers, is suing the U.S. government for nearly $435 million.
Sep 8 - By Associated Press
Procter & Gamble Co. has agreed to sell the rights and trademarks to its Noxzema skin care brand to suburban Chicago-based hair care products maker Alberto-Culver Co.
Sep 3 - By Associated Press
Procter & Gamble Co. has acquired Nioxin Research Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of professional scalp care products for thinning hair.
Aug 28 - By Lisa Cornwell, Associated Press Writer
Authorities in the United Kingdom are investigating potential antitrust violations involving an unnamed Procter & Gamble Co. subsidiary, the consumer products company said Thursday in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Aug 25 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to try its hand at the dry cleaning business under the Tide detergent brand.

Aug 25 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The Procter & Gamble Co. is linking laundry to fashion in what's billed as the biggest product launch yet for its venerable Tide brand.

Oct 9 - By Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer
The Procter & Gamble Co. is reviewing its brand portfolio with an eye toward possible sales of some businesses, its chief executive told shareholders Tuesday.