Avon Merchandise Inc., a part of the Natura &Co. household, will likely be closing its Analysis & Improvement operations in Suffern, New York. The R&D facility, which has been situated in New York for 125 years, will start layoffs in March 2023 and formally shut its doorways in 2024.
As an alternative, the corporate will likely be establishing R&D processes in Brazil and Poland as a part of its technique to ship seamless provide chain capabilities for its Natura in Brazil operations and join with key markets the place representatives and shoppers already reside.
“For 136 years, breakthrough innovation has been on the core of the Avon model with our proprietary expertise and award successful, reasonably priced magnificence merchandise,” mentioned Angela Cretu, Avon Chief Government Officer. “We imagine this evolution of our R&D operations will give us entry to a wider ecosystem of companions to drive our innovation pipeline. We’re extremely pleased with our Suffern staff and grateful for the sturdy innovation basis that we’ll construct on.”
