The U.S. Direct Selling Association released its Direct Selling Growth and Outlook Survey, revealing 2022 retail sales of $40.5 billion, a slight decline from 2021, and 41 million customers.

The purpose of the DSN Global 100 recognition has always been to tell a story of an often misunderstood and maligned channel. We do it each year to share inspiring stories of growth and evolution—stories the channel, its participants and the greater community need to hear.

eXp Realty announced that 340 of its ICON agents and teams were named to the annual list of RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals. Ranked by sides and sales volume, this list recognizes exceptional production and performance. 

Mary Kay Inc. was honored by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) South Region and presented with the award for Corporate Volunteer of the Year at the South Region Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge finals on June 3.

Herbalife’s philanthropic organization, Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, and Herbalife’s Nutrition for Zero Hunger campaign partnered with Fundación Comparte por una Vida Colombia to support the purchase of MixMe nutritional supplement powders for children living in Cúcuta.

New data from the UK Direct Selling Association (DSA) highlights a significant increase in the number of people joining direct selling brands during the first quarter of 2023. During this time, there was a 36.4% boost, which the association attributes primarily to the pressures of inflation, the rising cost of living and the need for people to find flexible ways to increase their household income.

WhatsApp, a private messaging app used by more than two billion people worldwide, rolled out a new feature this week that some industry experts are viewing as the brand’s innovative twist on social media. Channels, a one-way broadcasting tool, will allow organizations, companies, sports teams and more to deliver updates, post polls and send photos, texts and videos to a wide audience.

USANA Malaysia was honored by Euromonitor International, a consumer products market research provider, with the title of Top #1 Combination Dietary Supplements Brand in Malaysia. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has received this award. 

DSU Spring 2023: More than 500 direct selling executives gathered for inspiration, networking and game-changing advice from industry insiders.

The 2023 Hermes Creative Awards recognized Partner.Co with awards in five categories, including the Platinum Award for its Tahitian Noni Original Packets; the Platinum Award for Nutrifii Renew #NoAgeLimit Launch Campaign; the Platinum Award for Lucim+ #BeExtra Product Launch; the Gold Award for #PartOfSomethingBigger Kickoff Campaign; and an Honorable Mention for Collagen & Noni Drink.

Nu Skin will host its 20th annual Force for Good Day, celebrating opportunities to give back to its local and global communities. This year’s event will focus on supporting children battling illnesses in hospitals or undergoing surgery.

The Seldia Astra Awards 2023 ceremony held in Brussels recognized the achievements of Seldia members who have led positive change for the industry, made a positive impact on the society and environment, and empowered direct sellers to be successful.