Avon Cosmetics Limited
Northampton
NN1 5PA, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-1604-232425
Fax: +44-1604-232444
http://www.avon.uk.com
Overview
The Avon lady has had her foot in the door in the UK since 1959, making the country one of the largest direct-selling markets for parent Avon Products. Avon has become one of the top handful of beauty brands in the country. Some 160,000 independent sales reps sell cosmetics directly to customers at home parties and work get-togethers. The company's catalog is distributed every three weeks to nearly 8 million potential customers. Avon Cosmetics' distribution center, located in Corby, processes about 10,000 orders daily. The company banned animal-testing of its products in 1989. To spur sales, the company has enlisted the help of industry professionals.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Avon Cosmetics Limited
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Avon |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Sales (mil.) | £431.0 |
| Employees | 1,734 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Avon Cosmetics Limited
| SVP | Bennett R. (Ben) Gallina (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Human Resources, Business Partner, Supply Chain | Tracey Robson Connect to this executive |
| President | Anna Segatti Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Avon Cosmetics Limited
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