Touchland Acquisition Success
Church & Dwight closed the acquisition of Touchland, which is the fastest-growing brand in the hand sanitizer category in the U.S., and is the #2 hand sanitizer in the category. Touchland experienced strong growth in Q2, outpacing the category and gaining share.
International Segment Growth
International sales grew 5.3% in the quarter, with organic sales increasing by 4.8% due to a combination of higher volume, price, and mix. Growth was led by HERO, THERABREATH, and FEMFRESH.
Online Sales Expansion
Online sales as a percentage of global sales reached 23%, reflecting a continuing trend towards e-commerce.
THERABREATH and HERO Brand Performance
THERABREATH consumption grew 22.5%, maintaining its position as the #2 mouthwash with a 21% share. HERO outpaced the acne category with consumption growth of 11.4%, remaining the #1 brand in acne care with a 22% share.