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A GLOBAL SUCCESS STORY THAT IS CONTINUING TO GROW YEAR BY YEAR.
WE REMAIN TRUE TO THE PIONEERING SPIRIT OF OUR FOUNDER.
The roots of Avon can
be traced back to 1886, when door-to-door salesman David McConnell made the
decision to sell perfumes, rather than books, to New York homes.
Known in
those days as the California Perfume Company, the business quickly prospered and
Mr. McConnell appointed his first General Agent, Mrs. P. F. Albee. At a time
before women had the right to vote, Mrs. Albee was instrumental in establishing
the unique sales method that continues to be Avon's hallmark today.
David
McConnell had aspirations to expand his company overseas and recognised the need
to change the company name. Having been enchanted by the beauty of Stratford
upon Avon during a visit to England, David McConnell was inspired and in 1939
chose the name Avon for his growing international company.
Operations began
in 1963 in Australia and 1978 in New Zealand.
"We will honour the
responsibilities of corporate citizenship by contributing to the well being of
the society in which we serve."
- David McConnell
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