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Bookseller David H. McConnell founded Avon in 1886. Since women had a passion for his products and loved networking with other women, McConnell was inspired to recruit them as Sales Representatives. From a small New York City office, McConnell himself mixed the company's first fragrances. This began Avon's long history of empowering women around the globe. Avon is the Company that for 130 years has proudly stood for beauty, innovation, optimism and, above all, women. Avon products include well-recognized and beloved brands such as ANEW, Avon Color, Avon Care, Skin-So-Soft, and Advance Techniques. Sold through nearly 6 million active independent Avon Sales Representatives. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com. Avon at a Glance (2015):• More than 30,000 Associates• Nearly six million independent Sales Representatives• Available worldwide• Headquartered in New York CityAvon Quick Facts:• Around the world, four Avon lipsticks are sold every second. • With its launch of the ANEW line, Avon was the first company to bring Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) anti-aging technology to the mass market. • Avon enjoys 90% brand recognition in most major markets.• Avon global philanthropy has donated $1 billion in more than 50 countries to causes for women.• Avon's two key global philanthropy programs are the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence