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Playtex Products’ Quarterly Earnings Fall

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Playtex Products Inc. said quarterly earnings fell, as tough competition from Procter & Gamble Co. hurt its tampon business and wet weather slowed sales of sunscreen products.The Westport, CT-based company said second-quarter earnings were $4.7 million, compared with $16.7 million a year ago. Sales fell to $180 million from $201.6 million a year ago.Playtex has been up for sale since November, according to a Reuters report, but has not reported any offers....

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