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Colgate-Palmolive posts sales growth and launches major restructuring plan 

The personal care group reported Q2 sales of $5.11bn, up 1% year on year, and announced a three-year restructuring programme to support its 2030 strategy. The plan includes supply chain and cost-efficiency changes, with charges of up to $300m expected.

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