Avon calls as China ends ban on direct sales - Marketplace by Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune

Movers: Avon calls as China ends ban on direct sales - Marketplace by Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune:

"Avon Products, the world's largest door-to-door cosmetics distributor, was awarded China's first license for direct selling after the government lifted a seven-year ban on the practice.

The company's permit was issued in February and seven Avon employees were granted licenses to train salespeople in direct selling, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday.

Avon has a head start on its competitors, like Mary Kay Cosmetics and Nu Skin Enterprises, which are waiting to start door-to-door sales in China."