Tupperware once changed women’s lives. Now it struggles to survive

Tupperware faces financial struggles despite its storied past in revolutionizing women’s lives and kitchen storage.

From revolution to decline: Once a symbol of modern home life and a source of income for many women, Tupperware now deals with its value being less than a tenth the size of its debt and possible bankruptcy.
* Sales stagnated and declined over the past decade, leading to a decrease in the sales force.
* Tupperware’s growth now mostly comes from overseas, with nearly half of the active sellers in South America.

Pandemic boost short-lived: The COVID-19 pandemic saw a temporary increase in Tupperware’s profits when home cooking surged, but the sales boost didn’t last.
* The company cited reasons such as inflation and high interest rates for its continued decline.

New partnerships and approach: Tupperware recently partnered with Target to sell products on store shelves in the US and offers vintage-inspired items on Amazon.
* CEO Miguel Fernandez aims to grow Tupperware’s business to match the size of its brand.

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