In 2019 Direct Selling Faced Some Strong Headwinds Throughout this year the editors at Direct Selling News have had no shortage of topics to talk about. Never before have we seen such a year that has so dramatically impacted the future of direct selling. We began 2019 with troubling news out of China and ended […]

According to EastIdahoNews.com, the Hansens and six other family members died when their plane went down in a field near Chamberlain, South Dakota, according to relatives. The Hansens were executives with Conrad & Bischoff, Kyäni and KJ’s Super Stores.   Twelve people were on the Pilatus PC-12 that took off shortly before 12:30 p.m. CST from the Chamberlain […]

Medifast/OPTAVIA is a great example of how to clarify your message, focus on what sets you apart and shine the spotlight on your product hero. You can’t have too much of a good thing is a lie that leaders often fall for. It’s the ideology that if one bestselling product is good, three would be great; […]

Plexus Worldwide has been named the top honoree for the 2019 Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Awards in the Big Business category. This distinction recognizes people and companies which go the extra mile to make Scottsdale a great place to do business. Plexus was selected for its contributions to the business community, evidence of future growth and a […]

For the past few months, you have seen in the magazine our DSN Digital 100—a comprehensive ranking revealing the social media reach and engagement of top direct selling companies. Four categories include social media size, social media engagement, 30-day unique visitors and 30-day pageviews. Whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, these companies employ a […]

One in four Google searches is made through the voice feature. Today, you don’t even have to get off your couch to order a pizza. Just tell your voice-activated device you want a large pepperoni with jalapeños and extra cheese. You can even tell it to order your weekly groceries. Consumer shopping habits are changing […]

The recent FTC actions against Advocare and Neora underscore how critically important it is for direct selling to avoid becoming ensnared in an FTC investigation Neora’s recent lawsuit challenging the FTC’s enforcement authority is a welcome and needed response to what appears to be increasing regulatory overreach and efforts by the FTC to improperly legislate […]

The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated today announced the final segment of a global study examining the attitudes of Generation Z—teenagers and early 20-somethings—in the workplace. The study reveals how employers worldwide can most effectively attract, develop, motivate and retain talent within the next next-generation workforce. Completing a three-part series from The Workforce Institute at Kronos and Future Workplace, “How […]

Scentsy today announced that Chris Johnson has been promoted to chief technology officer, succeeding Ernie Satterthwait, who is retiring in December. Johnson has been with Scentsy for over eight years. He has served as vice president of IT Applications and vice president of IT Operations and Enterprise Architect. In his new role, Johnson will guide the […]

Small businesses keep money on Main Street, according to statistics gathered by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses, in honor of National Entrepreneurship Month. Of every dollar spent at a small business, 67 cents remain in the local community. Shoppers appreciate this positive community impact, and the majority of Americans are predicted to shop in […]

Medical Marijuana, Inc. announced financial results of $17.7 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of 3 percent from Q3 2018. “Medical Marijuana, Inc. and its subsidiaries are excited to continue operating as one of the hemp-based CBD industry pioneers,” said CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. “We are very confident in the continued growth […]

Plexus Worldwide is giving employees paid time off to help others have a happy Thanksgiving. Plexus employees will volunteer a total of 73 hours over two days with the Salvation Army and St. Mary’s Food Bank. Volunteers will work 40 hours with the Salvation Army to help chop, bake and prep a traditional Thanksgiving meal […]