TITLE

Avon calling near the Amazon

AUTHOR(S)

Epstein, Jack

PUB. DATE

October 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;10/25/93, Vol. 115 Issue 16, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the success Avon, one of the world's largest cosmetic companies, has had within Latin America. Latin America accounts for 35 percent of this company's total sales; Reason for its overseas success; Explanation for the popularity of beauty products in these poor countries; How sales people draw customers; Graca Gomes' monthly earnings.

ACCESSION #

9310197579

 

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