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Procter & Gamble strengthens its clout with retailers

By Jeremy Grant in Chicago and James Politi in New York

Published: January 28 2005 01:31 | Last updated: January 28 2005 12:50

Procter & Gamble’s decision to buy Gillette for $57bn could unleash fresh consolidation in the consumer products industry.

The planned merger signals the sector's desire to boost growth through global scale and higher margins, and by winning back pricing power from big retailers.

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