6 yrs, 1 mth ago

Avon no longer calling

Looks like avon will be packing up in Australia, what do you guys think?

https://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/the-project/top-stories-february-2018/avon-no-longer-calling?

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  • 6 yrs ago

    I still can’t get over my shock. I really liked their mascaras and lippies—I think Avon makes some of the best out there. This is really depressing.

  • 6 yrs ago

    I’m a rep in melbourne, have been for about 3yrs now. We’re currently on brochure number 4 and brochure number 5 will be “the last customer facing brochure”. We’ve been told the last day we can put in orders in 2 May 2018 and that’s it. There’s been quite a rush on orders and alot of things are currently out of stock (everyone’s trying to stock up before it goes forever) but the company has committed to filling all customer orders – not sure how though. They’ve said it’s because the Aus/NZ market is simply not profitable for them and that’s why they are closing shop here. Sad 🙁

  • 6 yrs ago

    I was very shocked to hear about it! They have some brilliant products its a shame 🙁

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    When I first heard about it, I was absolutely devastated for the elderly couple who rely on income from Avon. They would always come over to give us the monthly catalogues.

    Avon has such great products! I love their Imari perfumes and body creams. I remember using it for the first time back when I was 8 years old. I’m now 23 and still use it!

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    Oh I am so surprised to hear this too!! I purchase things here and there. They have nice beach bags sometimes and deals on mascara! I hope they do a final brochure with heaps of sales before they stop here altogether ! Just read we get Avon for this year still !

    • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

      Not sure in what capacity Avon will be here for this year – I too read their operations will remain in Australia until the end of 2018.

      I`m up north visiting my mum and her Avon lady rang her Friday afternoon with the news (of course, the Avon lady is devastated and the first she knew was Thursday night when she went on-line to do something on her account!) and to inform her that after the current catalogue (Campaign 04) there would only be 2 more catalogues (05 and 06) but they would still be able to order products and if you wanted to order multiples of items, that was ok.

      I`ll be going through this Campaign 04 in case there`s anything I want.

      What next – Tupperware?

      • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

        Oh thanks for the info update Kassalee!!
        Thats great we can still order and the next 2 brochures will come to us! Fingers crossed they get so many sales they rethink leaving Aus !
        Hope you are having a lovely time visiting your mum!

      • 6 yrs ago

        That`s what I`m hoping for too, lots of sales before they go fingers crossed x

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    Yes it was confirmed in todays paper. What a shock I remember selling Avon years and years ago in the UK , well I am getting old!! lol. Did others find that it was getting a bit expensive for what it was, or was that just me? I did like some of their products but I expect some other company will come on the scene selling products almost the same.
    Still another icon gone.

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    Over the years I have bought many products from Avon. Not so much in the last 2-3 years, but still whenever a catalogue is dropped off at my doorstep I will always flick through it. Just in case something catches my eye.

    It’s always sad to see brands disappear from the Aussie market.

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    It’s sad that people will be out of a job… But that’s progress, apparently…

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    I love their matte lippies! I was shocked when I saw this thread. Yeah really weird & sad. Me too jatz, I also have known avon to be around since I was a tot. My aunty used to sell it when I was a girl, my mum also sold it. My first creme perfume was an Avon one in the back of a dog brooch when I was a young girl. I’ve loved some of their creams, body washes and also their slippers were a fave! I’ll be stocking up in the current book then – my mum loves their deo’s and my daughter loves their body creams especially the latest sandalwood one. I’m gonna have to stock up on their latest marc. eye pencil thing – it’s waterproof and I’ve been loving it.

    It’s a bit hard to believe really!

  • 6 yrs, 1 mth ago

    That’s quite sad! I really liked their lipsticks and used to live on their facial wipes when I worked in the mines. Sad for a lot of ladies who use it to be able to stay home with their kids too I bet.

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