Episode 1 of 3
Shift to Perfume Sales
- When
- September 1886
- Where
- New York
McConnell decided to sell perfumes rather than books in September 1886, marking the origin of the business.
David H. McConnell initially sold books but changed his business model in September 1886 to focus on perfumes. This decision laid the foundation for the California Perfume Company, which later evolved into Avon Products.
Sources
- Avon Products Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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