Makers of household staples started raising prices last year on diapers, toilet paper and trash bags to offset higher commodity costs and boost profits. Some of those increases have yet to show up on store shelves, but executives are promising to raise even more prices this year. Church & Dwight Co. recently increased prices for about a third of its products, including Arm & Hammer cat litter and baking soda, and some OxiClean cleaning products.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 10, 2019 13:30 UTC