P&G Takes the "Oil" Away From the Olay
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Procter & Gamble is changing the name of skin care product "Oil of Olay" to simply "Olay." The company hopes this will make the 50-year-old brand more appealing to today's young women who equate the word "oil" with "grease."
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Former P&G boss got $9.5 million in severance pay
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Durk Jager, the recently resigned chief executive officer of Procter and Gamble Co., was given a severance package worth $9.5 million (10.5 million euros). Jager was Procter and Gamble's CEO for 17 months.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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P&G considers eliminating 10% to 20% of its work force
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Procter and Gamble is studying the possibility of laying off some of its labor force due to a slowdown in the economy. The company is considering laying off 10% to 20% of its workforce.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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