Archives for May 2018
Avon Products, Inc., a London, U.K.-based global leader in the beauty sector, has announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenue rose 5 percent to $1.4 billion; however, net loss was $21 million and the number of Avon’s active representatives fell 4 percent, the steepest decline in three years. “Avon’s first-quarter results were unsatisfactory and […]
Isagenix International, a Gilbert, Arizona-based global health and wellness company providing nutrition and lifestyle solutions, is celebrating a significant milestone: $6 billion in cumulative global sales. The milestone was reached in mid-April. “I’m thrilled to see Isagenix pass another milestone that is representative of the positive impact we are having on so many lives around […]
For Kyäni founders Kirk Hansen, Jim Hansen and Carl Taylor, the direct selling channel was new territory, much like the vast, untouched landscape that produces the wild Alaskan blueberry, an essential ingredient to Kyäni’s Triangle of Health flagship products. KYÄNI Founded: 2007 Headquarters: Idaho Falls, Idaho Top Executive: Founders Kirk Hansen, Jim Hansen and Carl Taylor; […]
Ten candles on a cake marks much more than the passing of time. Those 10 candles represent 10 years of firsts, lessons learned, growing pains, and, perhaps most importantly, an eagerness for what’s next. Whether we’re talking about 10 years of life or 10 years in business, a decade is definitely something to celebrate. […]
When customers perform a search for your company, what do they see in the first page of the Google results? Chances are a search might include websites with negative content about your company. Negative websites can hurt your brand and decrease your company’s revenue. You can either let your reputation and sales suffer, or you […]
One of the aspects we cherish most about the direct selling community is its joining together under a common goal. No matter what, everyone pulls together in support of this growing family. This particular time of year is all about celebration and this spirit of comradery, as we prepare for our annual Global 100 awards […]
“I’ll be happy when I…” You’ve probably had this thought; most of us have. Common conditions for happiness include everything from earning that promotion, getting a raise, or changing jobs to meeting one’s future spouse, having a family, buying that car you’ve wanted, or moving into a bigger house or to a new city. Many […]
…That which we call a rose; By any other name would smell as sweet… —William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Names are essential: They carry meaning derived from the legacy of past actions and an ability to reliably deliver. While names conjure an image that may be easily recognizable, looks alone can deceive. Even Shakespeare notes […]
Meridian, Idaho-based international fragrance and home décor company Scentsy has been named one of the top businesses in the country for employee satisfaction, debuting at No. 35 on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list. Each year, Forbes partners with research firm Statista to determine the top 500 midsize employers representing 25 different industries. The list […]
Ahlen, Germany-based LR Health & Beauty is further expanding its competencies in the health sector by launching its first product in the energy category: LR LIFETAKT Mind Master Extreme is a quick energy boost for mental and physical performance in to-go format. LR has more than 20 years of experience in the development and production […]
Photo: Alexandra Mayr Gracik succeeds Karin Mayr, her mother, as Sabika president and CEO. Sabika, a family-owned luxury jewelry company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has announced a family leadership succession that has been planned for several years. Alexandra Mayr Gracik was named president and CEO. She succeeds her mother, Karin Mayr, who has held the […]
SimplyFun, LLC., the publisher of award-winning educational board games, has released a new reading and language skills game, ARTributes, which recently earned a 2018 PAL (Play Advances Language) Award. ARTributes challenges players ages 7 and up to take turns drawing pictures based on chosen descriptive words. The rest of the players or teams must try […]