It sells the razor you recognize and makes razors for brands you might think are rivals. Inside Edgewell’s bet that factories, fresh brands, and a smaller portfolio can still win the bathroom shelf.
A sunscreen that smells like a swimming pool. A perfume that smells like sunscreen. Vacation built a business by making the sensible thing feel like the fun thing.
A wood-grain bottle, a surfer-led crew and an ape called Sonny helped turn a struggling sunscreen business into a brand SC Johnson wanted to buy. The interesting part is what sits behind the beach-party image.