Archives for June 2018
The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), the leading international non-governmental organization representing direct selling industry worldwide as a federation of national Direct Selling Associations, yesterday released business results for 2017. According to WFDSA: Global estimated retail sales for 2017 were $189.6 billion, a 1.6% increase over 2016. Compound annual growth rate for the […]
In its ongoing support of the American Red Cross, and to help bring awareness for the need of blood donors, Los Angeles-based Herbalife Nutrition recently announced its support for the American Red Cross #MissingType campaign. Through July 3, Herbalife Nutrition will join the Red Cross and other organizations, celebrities and influencers to remove the letters representing the main blood groups–– A, B and O––from […]
Provo, Utah-based Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. recently celebrated its 15th annual Force for Good Day by participating in humanitarian projects in more than 20 countries, including local community projects focused on improving the lives of tens of thousands of children. At Nu Skin’s global headquarters, more than 1,500 Nu Skin corporate employees teamed up with United Way […]
Southwestern, the 163-year-old direct seller and one of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and largest private corporations, recently announced the appointment of a new CEO. On July 1, Dustin Hillis will be promoted to the position held by Henry Bedford since 2006. Bedford will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of the corporation and as […]
Bellevue, Washington-based SimplyFun, LLC., publisher of award-winning educational board games,recently marked a milestone of 200 award wins when their new Language Arts game, ARTributes, earned a PAL Award in May 2018. SimplyFun games began winning awards in 2005, one year into the company’s operation. Since then, the company’s games have continued to be honored, including three […]
Lehi, UT-based Young Living Essential Oils recently announced the appointment of Lee Bowen as its chief financial officer. Bowen will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial condition, as well as overseeing the Accounting, Tax, Finance, Commission Services and Human Resources departments. “At Young Living, much like we seek out the best botanicals from around the […]
Reliv International, Inc., the Chesterfield, Mo.-based maker of nutritional supplements that promotes optimal health, recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ryan A. Montgomery to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Robert L. Montgomery will continue to serve as Chairman of Reliv’s Board. In his new position, Montgomery will manage the […]
Today, June 11, several direct selling companies will be heading to New York for the 16th Annual American Business Awards®. Jeunesse Global, Young Living Essential Oils, USANA, 4Life Research, ARIIX, Isagenix, Monat Global and Medifast, parent company of OPTAVIA, will be honored with Stevie® Awards from the organizers of the world’s premier business awards programs. […]
ARIIX, the Bountiful, Utah-based international opportunity company that promotes healthy, toxin-free living, recently held a grand opening celebration for its new office in Mexico City, Mexico. The new office opening follows the merger of ARIIX and NuCerity, which increased the collective representative base in Mexico and created a need for a new location that was […]
Foursquare’s recent report on the diversity of mothers provides some surprising data that will be helpful to direct sellers when determining their company’s messaging strategies and onboarding materials for new distributors. While some moms may fit into multiple buckets, there are some ways to explore life stage nuances in a deeper way. The report features […]
Apple recently announced a new feature for iOS 12 that will allow FaceTime to accommodate up to 32 people at once. For direct sellers, downline conferences on the fly with their organizations and three-way calls with recruits will now be a possibility. Previously, only two people could participate in a FaceTime video chat. Now, when […]
MONAT® Global, the Miami-based multinational manufacturer and distributor of premium hair care products, was recently awarded a Communitas Award for Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for its MONAT Gratitude program. The Communitas Awards started in 2010 as an outgrowth of the pro bono recognition program of the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. […]