Avon used to use both door to door sales people ("Avon ladies") and catalogs to advertise their products, but Avon products were also sold on retail stores. Today, Avon relies primarily on their catalog and retail store sales.
Although Avon has always been more directed towards female customers, Avon's line of male products continues to expand, and their children products such as shampoos and toys have also proved to be a good source of revenue.
The Avon Products company is responsible for the famous phrase Ding Dong, Avon Calling!