Avon Products, Inc. said it will close two of its distribution centers and build a new one as part of the restructuring of its U.S. distribution operations. The direct seller of beauty products will close distribution branches in Newark, DE by mid-2009, and Glenview, IL by mid-2010, resulting in the elimination of about 620 jobs. Avon plans to open a new distribution center at an undetermined location in the Midwest in 2009. The facility will employ about 500 people when fully operational and have the capacity to ship 50% of the company’s U.S. sales volume. Avon expects to invest $150 million in the new distribution center and other upgrades.