2. Background
โข Procter & Gamble Co., also known as P&G, is an
American multinational consumer goods company
headquartered in downtown Cincinnati,Ohio,United
States.
โข It was founded by William Procter and James
Gamble, both from the United Kingdom.
โข Its products include pet foods, cleaning agents and
personal care products.
โข Prior to the sale of Pringles to the Kellogg Company,
its product line included foods and beverages.
โข On August 1, 2014, P&G announced it was
streamlining the company, dropping around 100
brands and concentrating on the remaining 80
brands, which produced 95 percent of the company's
profits.
3. Brands
โข Twenty-six of P&G's brands have more than a billion dollars in net annual
sales, according to the 2011 Annual Report and P&G Corporate Newsroom.
โข Most of these brandsโincluding Bounty, Crest and Tideโare global products
available in several continents.
โข As of July 1 ,2014, the company structure is categorized into four Sectors and
five Selling & Market Organizations (SMOs).
Sector :
Beauty Care
Baby, Feminine, and Family Care
Fabric and Home Care
Health and Grooming
SMOs :
Asia
Europe
India, the Middle East, and Africa (IMEA)
Latin America
North America
4. Product Types
Cosmetics:
โข Max Factor cosmetics (purchased from Revlon in 1991)
โข Wella cosmetics (acquired a controlling interest in 2003)
โข Covergirl cosmetics acquired from Noxzema Chemical Company in 1989.
Dishwashing:
โข Dawn dishwashing liquid
โข Joy dishwashing liquid
Feminine hygiene:
โข Alldays feminine hygiene products
โข Always feminine hygiene products
โข Naturella feminine hygiene products
โข Whisper feminine hygiene products
5. Product Types
Foods:
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โข DariCreme margarine
โข Folgers coffee and related products (sold to The J.M. Smucker
Company in 2008)
โข Frymax shortening (sold to ACH in 2001)
โข Ias cat and dog foods
โข Jif peanut butter (sold to The J.M. Smucker Company in 2001)
โข Mayon cooking oil
โข Primex shortening (sold to ACH in 2001)
โข Pringles potato crisps (sold to Kellogg's in 2012)
โข Purico shortening
โข Star margarine
โข Sunshine margarine
โข Victor shortening
โข Whirl butter flavored oil
6. Product Types
Haircare :
โข Ascend hair care products
โข Balsam hair coloring (part of Clairol)
โข Clairol hair care products
โข Herbal Essences hair care products (part of Clairol)
โข Head & Shoulders shampoo
โข Nice 'n Easy hair coloring (part of Clairol)
โข Natural Instincts hair coloring (part of Clairol)
โข Pantene hair care products (purchased from
Hoffmann-La Roche in 1985)
โข Perfect Lights hair coloring (part of Clairol)
โข Prell shampoo and conditioner
โข Rejoice haircare products
โข Vidal Sassoon haircare products (purchased in
1984 from Vidal Sassoon)
โข Wash & Go haircare products
7. Product Types
Skin care :
โข Camay bar soap
โข Fresco bar soap
โข Ivory bar soap
โข Lava bar soap (sold to Block Drug in
1999, later to WD-40)
โข Moncler bar soap
โข SK-II
โข Olay skin care products (acquired in
1985 as part of Richardson-Vicks Inc.)
โข Old Spice aftershave, skin care and
hair care products (acquired from
Shulton, Inc. in 1990)
โข Perla bar soap
โข Safeguard bar soap
โข Secret antiperspirants and deodorants
8. Product Types
Household:
โข Mr. Clean household cleaners
โข Duracell battery
โข Luvs disposable diapers
โข Tide detergents
โข Ariel detergents
Healthcare products:
โข Align probiotics
โข Crest toothpaste
โข Scope mouthwash
โข Metamucil laxative/fiber supplement (acquired from G. D. Searle & Company in
1985)
โข New Chapter dietary supplements
โข Pepto-Bismol over-the-counter drug for minor digestive system upset (acquired as
part of Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals in 1982)
โข Prilosec OTC
โข Thermacare
โข Vicks cough and cold products