Avon Must Focus On Markets Abroad To Emerge From “Abyss” – Analysts
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
While the U.S. is still integral to Avon’s business, analysts believe that focusing on markets outside of the firm’s home country will be what brings about a turnaround for the direct seller.
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