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P&G chief shrugs off investor attacks

US consumer goods group looks to rev up its performance

Robert "Bob" McDonald, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Procter & Gamble Co ©Bloomberg 4:13pm

P&G chief reassesses his priorities

Bob McDonald has exchanged purpose for process

Jan 30, 2013

Luxottica posts record sales

Fourth-quarter net sales up 8% for the premium eyewear maker

Procter & Gamble ©Bloomberg Jan 29, 2013

P&G joins forces in search for start-ups

Move to find targets early in entrepreneurial cycle

Ikea ©Bloomberg Jan 29, 2013

Ikea row shines light on role of founder

Public spat raises questions about company’s future direction

Jan 29, 2013

PZ Cussons profits up 13% in tough market

Half-year results reflect successful restructuring in Australia

A customer carries a newly purchased Philips television. ©Bloomberg Jan 29, 2013

Philips cost-cutting drive boosts results

Dutch group to sell audio and video business for €150m

Jan 28, 2013

Herbalife hit as regulator spooks investors

FTC acts against illegal pyramid scheme involving a different company

Kipling cake dispenser From MANAGEMENT Jan 28, 2013

The pull of treats on the streets

Snack makers are combining new technology with an age-old marketing tool

Jan 27, 2013

The Week Ahead: January 28 - February 3

Earnings reports from Ford Motor and Yahoo loom

From COMPANIES BY REGION Jan 27, 2013

Manufacturers use ‘Made in England’ appeal

Companies are using their British heritage to enter emerging markets

Jan 25, 2013

P&G raises outlook amid activist pressure

Consumer goods group shares improve on better result

Jan 25, 2013

Li Ning tumbles on fundraising plan

Shares of struggling Chinese sportswear retailer fall 15%

From TECHNOLOGY Jan 25, 2013

Samsung warns of smartphones slowdown

Mobile group sounds note of caution as it confirms record 2012 profit

Jan 24, 2013

Ikea founder questions rapid expansion

Management plans to double pace of store openings

From LEX Jan 23, 2013

Coach must get back in vogue

Aspirational rating unlikely unless handbag maker can show progress

Inside Business Jan 23, 2013

Microsoft Dell-iberates the future

Time to help the industry over the chasm that has opened up with touchscreen computing’s arrival

Lex Jan 23, 2013

Video: Unilever no longer on the defensive

From LEX Jan 23, 2013

Unilever: ground control to Major Paul

Consumer goods group is doing well but two things might impede its progress

From HEALTH Jan 22, 2013

J&J pledges growth for consumer business

Recalls have hit reputation of many of US company’s top brands

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