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Drop in Sales at P&G for 3Q

Decreases in beauty and household categories

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) saw a 8% drop in net sales to $18.4 billion for the third quarter driven by unfavorable foreign exchange and lower shipment volume, says the company in its latest financial report. Beauty net sales declined 9% during the quarter to $4.3 billion. Organic sales were in line with the previous year period. Volume declined 5% primarily due to market softness in prestige fragrances. Retail hair care volume was down low single digits as a double-digit dec...

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