Colgate Posts 5% Growth In North America, But Remains Cautious

Colgate’s net sales for North America reach $755 million in its first quarter as organic sales grow 5.5% and operating profit decreases 5% to $183 million due to higher raw material costs.

Colgate-Palmolive's North American sales advanced 5% in the first quarter as the firm strengthened its market share in oral care and benefited from successful new soap and underarm products, the firm reported during an April 26 sales and earnings call.

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