However, notice I said "decent," rather than great when referring to Colgate-Palmolive's stock performance. The stock ...

Despite its higher sales, Colgate swung to a loss in the recent quarter, hurt by a $794 million charge tied to its skin-health business. The company said the unit is facing lower-than-expected ...

There are a lot of challenges facing the consumer-products industry right now, Chief Executive Noel Wallace said—the main one being that consumers are uncertain about where the economy is headed.

Spending among higher-income households have supported demand for branded ‍oral care and hygiene products at ​companies such ...