Recently Direct Selling News had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Rogers, the CEO of Mary Kay and grandson of legendary founder Mary Kay Ash. We discussed the past, the present and what is shaping up to be the prosperous future of Mary Kay. Q: You’ve shared that your grandmother, Mary Kay Ash, was not […]

DSU Europe brought together executives, leaders and industry experts from across Europe and beyond for three days of education and collaboration.

The Real Brokerage Inc. celebrated its 12th anniversary with the announcement that it has surpassed 35,000 agents across the US and Canada. This milestone, the company says, is a result of its “collaborative professional community and a culture centered on agent success.” The company added 3,200 agents in the first half of 2026 and more […]

4Life, through its philanthropic arm Foundation 4Life, partnered with Children’s Wishing Well to provide a day of learning and discovery for children from low-income families. The event took place at the Science Centre Singapore and included a screening of Ocean Paradise at the digital dome theater. Attendees were also given the opportunity to explore the One Ocean […]

In 2025, several major dictionaries identified “slop” as a cultural word of the year—not in the agricultural sense, but as shorthand for low-quality, AI-generated digital output that floods channels with polished but ultimately hollow content. It is a signal of a broader shift: artificial intelligence is transforming communication at scale, and not all of that transformation is beneficial.

For the fourth consecutive year, Mary Kay Inc. has been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World. The accolade was given by Euromonitor International, a market analysis and consumer insights firm with a history of more than 50 years of market research across more than 100 countries.

The Direct Selling Association of Canada (DSA Canada) welcomed leaders, executives and stakeholders of direct selling companies from across Canada and beyond for networking moments and educational keynotes on emerging trends shaping the future of the direct selling channel.

Telecom Plus PLC, trading as Utility Warehouse and known as UW, announced its financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026. Full-year 2026 revenue reached $2.5 billion, up 5.6% year-over-year with a gross profit of $514 million, representing an 8.7% year-over-year improvement. Adjusted EPS improved by 3% year-over-year.

Most companies spend a lot of time thinking about where they want to go next and not nearly enough time thinking about what it will actually take to succeed once they get there. When people talk about opening a new market, they tend to focus on the visible milestones. Launch events, ribbon cuttings, growing revenue. What they don't see are the months—and sometimes years—of research, planning and preparation that happen before any of those things are possible. Opening a market is the easy part. Determining whether you should open it in the first place is often much harder.

The Direct Selling Association in the United Kingdom (DSA UK) was shortlisted as a finalist in the Retail Partner of the Year category at the People in Retail Awards 2026. This award celebrates teams, leaders, rising talent, community champions and the “customer heroes” who keep stores, head offices and operations functioning every single day.

As the world turns its attention to World Cup action, direct selling companies are playing an integral role in fueling the elite athleticism seen on the field and the fandoms that want to improve their own wellbeing and workouts.

The Bravo Impact Award honors companies that take a thoughtful, balanced approach to growth—prioritizing innovation, operational integrity and long-term sustainability. Over the past two decades, Zinzino has embodied that approach, evolving from a small Scandinavian startup into a global life science company rooted in purpose and precision.