Avon Is Leaving Australia For Good

Iconic beauty brand Avon has announced they will no longer be doing business in Australia by the end of 2018.

The company which has operated on Aussie shores since 1963 released an official statement online confirming the sad news.

Since it’s 55 years down under, Avon has accumulated a total staff of 220 with more than 21,400 people selling their products.

Loyal workers and consumers have since been left furious over the closure, with many taking to social media:

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Just heard from my #avon lady the company announced today it's closing in Australia n NZ. She found out via a friend @unionsaustralia
— Karen Smith (@mintomusings) February 15, 2018

My heart goes out to Avon reps who just learnt that Avon will be ceasing operation in Australia and NZ by the end of the year.

Announced on their official FB page, and reps have received emails.

That extra money would have been a great help in times like this.
— WeAreADL (@WeAreADL) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/BrissieDeb/status/963988406140219394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newidea.com.au%2Favon-officially-closes-in-australia

Speculations as to why the company have made such a decision have been drawn down to plummeting sales over recent years.

After 55 years in Australia, Avon has announced that it’s shutting up shop and will be leaving the country by the end of the year. 💄 pic.twitter.com/syd8ADMDyG
— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) February 15, 2018

This article originally appeared on New Idea.

Shahbaz M

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