ARIIX announced record-breaking sales in the European market, reporting $104 million and a growth rate of 209%. This increase is expected to result in $250 million for 2020. The company reported $220 million in 2019. ARIIX experienced a series of record-breaking sales weeks in 2020 and set new records for European sales. The launch of […]

Jeunesse’s nonprofit foundation, Jeunesse Kids, has donated $300,000 to support food bank organizations. This philanthropic initiative was created to address the global hunger crisis caused by the pandemic, with 41% of children under the age of 15 at risk of being food insecure. Donations will benefit the Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), which provides meals through […]

Seacret Direct has named Tyler Williams as its North American Chief Strategy Officer. Williams brings 18 years of career experience in sales and marketing and has been a leader in creating organizational strategies within the global health and wellness category. “Tyler is exactly the kind of leader we need as we look to continue to […]

Herbalife Nutrition announced it will repurchase approximately $600 million of its common shares from Carl C. Icahn of Icahn Enterprises. The purchase of the shares, priced at $48.05 per share, is funded by the company’s cash on hand and existing credit facilities. In 2013, while under pressure from short sellers, the company agreed to give […]

Together with Statista, Newsweek recognized 399 companies across industries with varying size and revenue who are acting as good citizens and neighbors to the communities where they operate. Tupperware was ranked #200 on Newsweek’s second annual list and #18 in the consumer goods category. “It is an honor to be recognized by Newsweek for the […]

As if the delivery truck caravans in our neighborhoods and the cardboard stacks in our garages weren’t proof enough of a pandemic-fueled e-commerce boom, look at the data: Online retail sales for the third quarter of 2020 were nearly 40 percent higher than for the same period in 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. And […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. While 2020 will be remembered as a year of adversity and challenges, it was a year of renewed interest and growth in the channel. In tough times the strong grow stronger, and that is just what our channel did! The term “customer-centric” isn’t new, but what is new is the […]

While virtual meetings have become a necessity in the “COVID economy,” in-person meetings and presentations are slowly starting to re-emerge. They may look and feel a bit different. Still, with proper planning, expectations and safety measures, the positive impact of meeting and building relationships in-person can resume as a fundamental aspect of what makes the direct selling […]

In early January 2020, none of us could have foretold what 2020 would have in store for society and the global community. At the outset of 2020, we set forth to pursue an agenda that would continue to build direct selling’s reputation as a consumer protection champion. Events and education sought to uncover new opportunities […]

COVID has changed the world—in some cases, for the worse and in others for the better. One good thing that’s come from it is that it has helped us all reevaluate our priorities. And here’s another big win: because of COVID’s effect on so many businesses, many people are turning to our industry—causing a lot of […]

Reimagine Payouts—From Checks to Tech It’s my year-end ritual to research future trends at the start of a new year. During my recent exploration, I came across a DSA trend report from 2016. It’s interesting to compare where the direct selling industry was five years ago as a way to frame 2021 trends, the acceleration of change […]

When I think about our firm’s 2021 plans, these lyrics to Garth Brooks’ hit “The Dance” keep running through my thoughts… “Our lives are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain, But I’d have had to miss the dance.” The Element of Chance And boy, what a dance it’s been lately! I’ve […]