Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links - BBC News

The firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.

13 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, Getty ImagesBy Lora JonesBusiness reporter, BBC NewsBeauty giant Avon has come under fire for maintaining links with Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The BBC has discovered the firm is still recruiting new sales agents in the country and continuing production in a huge plant in the Moscow region.

Avon, which has its headquarters in the UK, started doing business in Russia 30 years ago.

The firm said that it provides "critical support" for women whose livelihoods depend on their business.

The 137-year-old company is best known for its door-to-door sales representatives who demonstrate the application of its cosmetics, perfumes and creams first-hand.

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