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Colgate-Palmolive acquired an 84 percent stake in Tom's of Maine for $100 million. Body Shop, which sells natural cosmetics, and Tom's, best known for its natural toothpaste, are attractive because consumers are willing to pay more for their products. Colgate's chief operating officer, Ian Cook, said Tom's toothpaste had a gross profit margin 10 percentage points higher than Colgate's.