Archives for June 2014
After an extensive search, the Direct Selling Education Foundation has chosen its next Executive Director, Gary Huggins.
Americans love to talk about what they buy. And, as a natural extension of that love, millions of U.S. adults are actively engaged in buying products or services from independent sales representatives with whom they have forged a personal connection.
Herbalife helped to take the cause of its Latino distributors to Washington, D.C., on Thursday as a sponsor of Latino Magazine’s NO MAS HAMBRE Summit. The event raises awareness of the hunger faced by many Latinos and encourages members of the community to get involved. Herbalife Vice President of Government and Community Affairs, Angela Arboleda, took part in a Summit panel addressing the need for greater access to nutrition.
The prestigious Stevie Awards have announced the first round of winners in the 12th Annual American Business Awards. Isagenix, Jeunesse, LIMU, USANA and Vemma all received honors in this year’s competition.
Four years ago, natural skincare company Willa launched with products created specifically for girls. As The Wall Street Journal reports, the company recently pulled its products from more than 300 stores nationwide in favor of selling directly through Willa’s teen and “tween” customers.
Avon, the No. 2 direct selling company in the world, is teaming up with star tennis player, businesswoman and philanthropist Maria Sharapova to introduce its newest fragrance for him and her, Avon Luck.
Paul Southworth, outgoing Director General of the U.K. Direct Selling Association, has been named an Officer in the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
It Works! is making the move to its new corporate headquarters in Palmetto, Fla. The 50,000-square-foot space, complete with a slide connecting the second and third floors, will officially open for business next week.
Avon, recipient of this year’s DSN Bravo Humanitarian Award, is marshaling its considerable resources behind a new global reforestation initiative, Healthy Forests, Beautiful World. Through a special line of products, the company will raise funds in support of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Tupperware Brands recently announced its participation in U.N. Women’s new Private Sector Leadership Advisory Council. As a founding member of the Council, the kitchenware company has committed financial, human capital and cause-marketing support to further economic and political empowerment for women around the world.
A handful of direct selling companies collected 43 awards altogether in the 2014 AVA Digital Awards, an international competition recognizing excellence in digital communication.
This year’s Direct Selling Association Annual Meeting ended on a magical note at one of Orlando’s biggest attractions, Walt Disney World’s Epcot Theme Park.