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P&G says it's still interested in acquisitions

Procter & Gamble Co. is still interested in buying, and says size doesn't matter.

Procter & Gamble recalls Vicks Sinex nasal spray

Procter & Gamble Co. said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling three lots of Vicks Sinex nasal spray because of potential bacterial contamination.

P&G closing centers, moving jobs

The Procter & Gamble Co. is centralizing some research and development operations, affecting some 700 jobs.

P&G profit off 1 pct, forecasts payoff ahead

The Procter & Gamble Co. sees budget-conscious consumers around the globe responding to price cuts and new products that promise to give them more for their money.

P&G's new CEO McDonald seeks 1B more customers

The Procter & Gamble Co.'s new CEO wants to fire up growth by adding a billion new customers for products such as Pampers diapers and Gillette shavers around the globe over the next five years.

Olympians Ohno, Vonn among P&G endorsers

Five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno is among the athletes endorsing Procter & Gamble Co. products as part of the company's 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics marketing.

P&G cuts prices to adjust, but sees sales rising

The world's largest consumer products maker is finding that "new and improved" is still good, but "lower price" is working better.

US Olympic team adds big sponsor in P&G

Let the games — and the ads — begin.

Warner Chilcott buying P&G drug business for $3.1B

Shares of Ireland's Warner Chilcott Plc skyrocketed Monday on news of its bid to morph from a small, specialty pharmaceutical company to a global player by buying Procter & Gamble Co.'s prescription drug business for $3.1 billion.

Procter & Gamble declines after weak 4th quarter

Shares of Procter & Gamble Co. declined on Thursday after the consumer products company posted declines in profit and sales in the fourth quarter, and an analyst said its prices are higher than many rivals.

P&G's 4Q profit falls 18 pct; sales still falling

The new man at the helm of Procter & Gamble Co. has his work cut out for him — steering the consumer products maker in a rough economy that's sinking sales, profits and shares.

P&G, NFL agree on sponsorship deal

The Procter & Gamble Co. and National Football League are teaming up in a major new sponsorship deal.

Pringles' many global flavors

Procter & Gamble Co.'s Pringles snacks, a four-decade-old brand, are sold in more than 140 countries, often in special flavors geared for regional palates:

Pringles facing crunch time

It's crunch time for Pringles.

Procter & Gamble buys men's skin care brand Zirh

Procter & Gamble Co. said Tuesday it will buy the upscale men's skin care line Zirh to continue building its men's grooming business.

Procter & Gamble by the numbers

The Procter & Gamble Co., which Wednesday named Bob McDonald as its next chief executive officer, at a glance:

New P&G leader to streamline, seek growth overseas

New Procter & Gamble Co. chief Bob McDonald sees a brighter future for the 172-year-old company through selling more diapers, detergent and shampoo in places like India and Africa.

P&G may make changes as it faces challenges

Procter & Gamble Co., its sales down and growth below targets during the global recession, faces its biggest challenges since A.G. Lafley took over as CEO nine years ago.

P&G projects cautious outlook amid recession

The Procter & Gamble Co. is projecting earnings next year well below Wall Street estimates.

US warns P&G over problems at Puerto Rico plant

U.S. regulators warned Procter & Gamble Co. over unsanitary conditions at a plant that makes Olay skin care products and Vicks cold medicine in Puerto Rico, according to a letter released Tuesday.

P&G's 3Q profit drops nearly 4 percent

With households around the globe cutting spending in the recession, consumer goods company Procter & Gamble Co. said Thursday that its profit fell nearly 4 percent in the fiscal third quarter.

Earnings Preview: Procter & Gamble Co.

Procter & Gamble Co. reports earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Thursday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Tide of Twittering at P&G

Procter & Gamble Co. marketers have teamed with companies ranging from Facebook to Google to sell T-shirts for disaster relief while exploring online potential.

P&G's Arnold steps down as president

The Procter & Gamble Co. said Susan E. Arnold stepped down Monday as president, which leaves Chief Operating Officer Robert A. McDonald as the current front-runner to be the next CEO of the world's largest consumer products maker.

P&G Chief Executive: We'll win on value

Procter & Gamble Co.'s chief executive said Thursday the consumer products maker's emphasis on value will carry it through the recession.

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