Colgate-Palmolive is dealing with a stubborn problem in its home market. North American sales weakened again in the second quarter of 2026, putting more pressure on the consumer products giant to get shoppers interested in its brands. The company is not responding with sweeping discounts or a major retreat. Instead, Colgate-Palmolive is spending more on advertising, pushing premium products, improving...
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