Avon Products, Inc. · New York, NY United States ·(NYSE: AVP)
Company Description
Phone: 212-282-5000
Fax: 212-282-6049
Rankings
- #287 in FT Global 500
- #255 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
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This link will open in a new window "Avon calling" -- calling for a younger crowd, overseas reps, and improved global operational efficiencies. Avon Products, the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics and beauty-related items, is busy building a global brand and enticing customers younger than its typical middle-aged buyers. Direct selling remains the firm's modus operandi, but sales also come from catalogs and a Web site. Its products include cosmetics, fragrances, toiletries, jewelry, apparel, home furnishings, and more. Avon boasts about 5.8 million independent representatives. With sales operations and distribution in some 110 countries and territories, the firm has expanded on a multiyear turnaround plan launched in late 2005. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Avon Products, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: AVP Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $10,690.1 |
| 2008 Employees | 42,000 |
Avon Products, Inc. Executives
32 executives listed for Avon Products, Inc.'s New York, NY location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Andrea Jung | Network |
| Vice Chairman, CFO, and Chief Strategy Officer | Charles Cramb | Network |
| President | Elizabeth Smith | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Avon Products, Inc.
Population growth, particularly among households with children, drives demand in the consumer sector, and economic growth drives demand in the commercial sector. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and effective sales and marketing. Large companies have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products, providing superior customer service, or serving a local market. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is more than $1 million. The industry is about evenly split between the consumer and commercial segments. Both segments are highly competitive, and large companies spend millions to maintain market share. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Avon Products, Inc. Competitors
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