Petite Planet Baby Care, Listerine Sensitivity Rinse Top J&J's Consumer Growth Strategy
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
J&J will launch a Listerine mouthwash in a formulation considered a medical device and indicated for tooth sensitivity and enter the premium baby care segment with the Petite Planet line. It plans to launch 150 products globally in 2018.
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