P&G's Gillette edge: The playbook it honed at Wal-Mart

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Chief Executive Officer A.G. Lafley of Procter & Gamble Co. has a marketing plan for Gillette Co. products. Mundane products become distinctive and glamorous, instant hits with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. customers.

Author: Ellison, Sarah, Zimmerman, Ann, Forelle, Charles
Marketing procedures, Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Soaps & Detergents, Electric housewares and fans, Management, Officials and employees, Marketing, Procter & Gamble Co., Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Company marketing practices, Company Profile, Company business management, Lafley, A.G.

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Will four blades be a cut above?

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Schick-Wilkerson will launch its new Quattro razor in a bid to cut Gillette's share of the US blade and razor market. The Quattro is said by Schick to be the first razor to have four blades.

Author: Forelle, Charles
Energizer Holdings Inc. Schick/Wilkinson Sword Div.

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Gillette to unveil new razors in coming months

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Gillette Co. will introduce three new razors over the next eight-month period. Gillette will increase spending for promotions and advertising for the razors.

Author: Forelle, Charles
Advertising, Advertising Activity

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Subjects list: United States, Gillette Co., G, Personal care appliances industry, Product introduction, Razors
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