P&G will keep hold of 'structurally attractive' brands

Published: 14-Apr-2015
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P&G has confirmed to Cosmetics Business that it expects to announce the brands it plans to sell as part of its beauty divestiture by the summer. The company also stated that those it retains will be category leaders that are "structurally attractive" and play to the company's core strengths.

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