Publications
Publications
- July 2002 (Revised March 2003)
- HBS Case Collection
Avon.com (A)
Abstract
Avon has always sold its products through a large independent direct-selling organization. However, it is now considering whether it should sell directly to the consumer. The company's independent representatives number 500,000 in the United States alone. Yet, there seems to be potential for Avon to grow their business on the web in new and different ways. What benefits might Avon reap from using the Web to improve its relationship with its customers, with its representatives, and between the representatives and their customers. Includes color exhibits.
Keywords
Organizational Change and Adaptation; Marketing Strategy; Internet and the Web; Salesforce Management; Marketing Channels; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry
Citation
Godes, David B. "Avon.com (A)." Harvard Business School Case 503-016, July 2002. (Revised March 2003.)