5 Reasons to Avoid Procter & Gamble (PG) Without Hesitation

5 Reasons to Avoid Procter & Gamble (PG) Without Hesitation Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Founded in 1837 by William Proctor and James Gamble. The company grew fast during the 19th century, selling candles and soap, and by 1880, it began producing a new product with a high-quality yet inexpensive soap called Ivory.By 1859, the company posted $1 million in salesSource: Fotosearch / Archive Photos via Getty ImagesAfter leasing a building in Cincinnati in 1854, product sales continued to grow as the firm hi ...