Coppertone, Dr. Scholl’s On The Block As Bayer Narrows Consumer Health Focus
Executive Summary
Bayer will sell Coppertone sunscreen and Dr. Scholl’s foot care brands to focus on growing its core consumer health brands. Although the plan represents ‘failure” in turning around sales for both brands, it is a ‘sensible’ move, say analysts.
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