The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA Canada) announced it has awarded $16,000 in scholarships to four Canadian university students. This annual scholarship program was created to support the education of students connected to the direct selling industry.

Fluid, a digital transformation provider within the direct sales industry, announced the acquisition of Think Box, a software development company specializing in web development, executive dashboards and back-office solutions.

The pivot from traditional work roles to independent contracting has become a defining trend, but the reasons why people seek contract work continue to evolve. As we enter the second half of 2024, direct selling companies should understand these reasons to better communicate to potential field distributors.

Terry Lacore, founder and CEO of LACORE Enterprises, and known for his involvement in the leadership of b:HIP, Prüvit and GNO, announced the launch of a new brand Shoply.com.

The Avon Company, a significant player in the cosmetics and beauty direct selling category within the US, Puerto Rico and Canada, released a statement clarifying its position after Avon Products Inc. announced it has entered into voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Sunrider’s Texas Manufacturing Plant (TXP) was awarded certification from NSF International, an independent food-safety organization that focuses on ensuring brands are compliant with rigorous public health criteria. NSF International is US-based and certifies products that meet strict safety and quality standards.

Saladmaster welcomed more than 400 Saladmaster Dealers and entrepreneurs from 27 countries for its first Global Leadership Summit since 2019, following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amway hosted its third annual Amway Cares volunteer event, working alongside 800 of its Ada-based employees, to serve 28 non-profit organizations across Kent County.

LR Health & Beauty announced the expansion of its IT landscape with a new near-shore IT hub in Athens. This new hub is part of the company’s larger business strategy that aims to develop and operate most business applications internally and will develop customized solutions for the company’s sales partners.

Mannatech, Incorporated announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting a 14.9% decline in net sales, a decrease of $4.9 million year over year, to $27.7 million. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 77.1%, compared to 78.5% in the same quarter of 2023.

Avon Products, Inc., the US-based non-operational holding company of the Avon beauty brand, announced it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to address its debt and legacy talc liabilities. Avon Products has not sold goods within the US since it divested its North American business segment in 2016.

Saladmaster announced its sponsorship and participation in the 12th annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine held in Washington, DC. The event, which is accredited for physicians, nurses, dietitians, health coaches and pharmacists, is hosted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and will feature presentations from 25 of the world’s top nutrition experts.