Avon Products
Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) is an international manufacturer and distribution of beauty, household, and personal care company that sells products through representatives in over 140 countries across the world. As of 2010, Avon had annual sales of $10.8 billion worldwide. It is the fifth-largest beauty company and largest direct selling enterprise in the world, with 6.4 million representatives.
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