In 1972, Gene and Kristine Hughes launched the idea for Nature’s Sunshine with a simple idea of putting the healing power of herbs into capsule form. Today, that home-spun family business has become a multimillion-dollar global enterprise with a presence in more than 40 countries worldwide.  Maintaining its mantra of “created from nature and rooted […]

Kannaway, the direct selling subsidiary of Medical Marijuana, Inc., has been included in the list of brands who have submitted Novel Foods applications to the UK Food Standard Agencies (FSA). Brands included on this list may continue to market their products within the UK, while those who were excluded must discontinue sales.   These Kannaway cannabidiol […]

In an online launch event, Infinitus unveiled its new healthy food brand, Relax Raise, which currently includes four products. These health-oriented functional foods and snacks offer lean ingredients that are focused on providing ready-to-eat nutritious solutions. 

It has been a star-studded year for direct selling companies Tastefully Simple and Color Street, who recently gained the attention of Hollywood and celebrities. 

The skincare company that disrupted the industry with clinically proven products is officially a teenager. As Rodan + Fields celebrates its 15th birthday, the company enters an exciting season, guided by a new leadership team and renewed commitment to investing in their global field of consultants.

Mary Kay Inc. released a report offering a look into the results of its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Together, the two entities have planted a cumulative 1.2 million trees during their longstanding collaboration. In the most recent trees report, Mary Kay shares the benefits of the projects completed through this partnership so far: […]

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. was recently honored with two Comunitas Awards, which recognizes the spirit of communitas, or people helping people. Nu Skin’s recognitions included an award for its leadership in community service and corporate social responsibility, which was based on the company’s efforts to fight malnutrition, provide health and wellness opportunities for children, and […]

In its first ever sustainability report, Nature’s Sunshine detailed its progress toward its workplace initiatives and sustainability goals, as well as its plans to continue transforming the business in the future.

Highly engaged employees appreciate their coworkers, love the organization they are working for and are fully connected to the overall mission and goals associated with their role. They function like company evangelists, catalyzing contagious enthusiasm to the rest of the team.

In response to the ongoing crisis and tragic loss of life in Ukraine, direct selling companies have stepped up to deliver relief for those fleeing the violence, as well as those who remain in the country by offering essential supplies and support.

Celebrating our individual company achievements contributes to a stronger direct selling channel. But as we vigorously reach out to one another to share our accomplishments, the message of our values and our commitment to forging a new, modernized direct selling far too infrequently reaches beyond our channel.

That’s the dream for so many companies—direct sellers included. And that’s why this month we decided to take an in-depth look at what it takes to reach that enviable milestone.