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Oct 01, 2009 | 08:51 AM CDT

New World Economy Drives Shift in Global Beauty Retailing

Source: Kline & Company's Beauty Retailing 2008 Global Series

Global beauty sales gain 3.9% in 2008, according to a Kline & Company report, on back of significant shift in where consumers are shopping in nearly all of the major global markets. Direct marketing leads channels with an 8.6% compound annual growth rate from 2003 to 2008.

Jul 30, 2009 | 09:59 AM CDT

Avon Reports Q2 2009 Results

Revenue of $2.5 billion, 10% lower year-over-year; beauty units up 3%. Company cites performance to restructuring and direct-selling business model.

Jul 22, 2009 | 12:11 PM CDT

Avon Highlights Restructuring Plans; Jobs Supply Chain Impacted

Company to realign supply chain manufacturing as part of initiatives toward annualized savings of approximately $200 million by 2012-2013.

Jul 13, 2009 | 10:18 AM CDT

Mary Kay Sues Yahoo Inc.

Lawsuit issued for unauthorized links in e-mail messages.

May 06, 2009 | 09:46 AM CDT

Avon Post Q1 2009 Revenue of $2.2 Billion

Revenue down 13%, beauty unit sales up 2%. Active representatives up 7% on recruiting effort; company plans on leveraging sales model to gain market share during economic slump.

Feb 19, 2009 | 09:10 AM CST

Avon Launches New Restructuring Program

Company expects greater than anticipated benefits from program announced in 2005; new program to target increasing levels of global efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

Feb 18, 2009 | 11:18 AM CST

Jafra Names President and CEO

Friedrich Kroos to oversee the development and implementation of Jafra’s ongoing business strategies, which leverages international network of more than 500,000 consultants.

Feb 03, 2009 | 09:59 AM CST

Avon Posts Fiscal 2008; Revenue Growth

2008 operating profit up 53%; CEO notes continuing execution of turnaround strategies and competitive advantages of company's direct selling business model key to performance and long-term outlook in the midst of the current economic climate.

Nov 03, 2008 | 10:50 AM CST

Avon Posts Q3

Beauty sales grew 15%; outpace overall revenue growth rate.