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    Bridgestone to phase out Gillette brand

    May 13, 2009

    Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) will phase out its Gillette associate brand this year.

    BATO is phasing out the brand "based on demands in the marketplace and simply as part of our multi-brand strategy," says a company spokesperson.

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