Church & Dwight Claims Marketplace Advantage With Value Pricing
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Church & Dwight relies on a recession-resistant portfolio, innovation, increased marketing and expanded distribution to continue growing despite reduced consumer spending. CEO James Craigie cautions competitor P&G against a price war, and promises to “hold our price caps.”
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