Mary Kay Inc., a leading advocate of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, today announced the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator. The initiative is a strategic collaboration developed in consultation with six United Nations agencies: UN Women, United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Trade Centre (ITC), UN Global Compact (UNGC) and the United Nations […]

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) hosted its annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill for executives and independent direct sellers throughout the United States. More than 125 people representing 19 DSA member companies met with members of Congress to emphasize the importance of protecting independent workers and to discuss how direct selling offers a flexible […]

U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) recently met with employees of Direct Selling Association (DSA) member Scentsy at its warehouse facility in his hometown of Lexington, Ky. Rep. Barr toured the warehouse and observed as 200 employees picked, kitted and packed products for delivery to more than 108,000 Scentsy Consultants across the United States. “I enjoyed getting […]

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) has sent a memo to member companies stating that clarity is needed from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the sale of cannabinoid (CBD) products. The clarification concerns the FDA’s statement after passage of the 2018 Farm Bill that while the farming of hemp is legal, the use of […]

Medifast held its first Healthy Habits For All Week, a week of service dedicated to advancing its mission of offering the world Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. The company partnered with its OPTAVIA Community of more than 30,000 independent OPTAVIA Coaches with the goal of promoting healthy habit creation in local communities. From Monday, September 9 through Sunday, […]

Pampered Chef, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced that Chief Executive Officer Tracy Britt Cool plans to step down from her roles at Berkshire Hathaway and Pampered Chef. To support a smooth transition, Britt Cool will remain with the company until March 2020, when Andrew Treanor, Pampered Chef’s chief operating officer, will become CEO. Britt Cool […]

Mary Kay Inc. recently shared its latest research targeting the causes and underlying mechanisms of slackened skin. The research was presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR) held on September 18–21 in Bordeaux, France. According to the research, the appearance of slackened, sagging skin tends to become prevalent in the fourth […]

Avon Products, Inc. announced the launch of Distillery, a new skincare and make-up brand that celebrates clean beauty without compromise. According to Avon, the new collection offers huge potential for driving the company’s brand rejuvenation and growth. It’s backed by an innovative Instagram virtual distillery to create an engaging journey to purchase, opening up access […]

Herbalife Nutrition announced a partnership with Tencent, China’s leading internet and technology company. According to Herbalife, the partnership will help independent distributors more effectively sell products online. Herbalife Nutrition China will efficiently link its online and offline offerings with a focus on consumer needs and driving business development forward. The three-year plan to improve the […]

MONAT Global Corp recently announced it has expanded its naturally based anti-aging products beyond haircare with the introduction of MONAT Skincare. Co-founder and CEO Ray Urdaneta announced the company’s evolution into skincare at the company’s annual conference on Sept. 14. “Natural anti-aging innovation is the core of who we are as a company,” said Urdaneta. “We are […]

Shaklee Corporation recently announced the induction of Samantha Achterberg and Charles Fernandez to the Shaklee Pure Performance Team. The Pure Performance Team consists of Shaklee’s more than 80 sponsored athletes. Achterberg and Fernandez are Modern Pentathletes and have qualified for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. Achterberg won an individual silver medal at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, in […]

Herbalife Nutrition recently announced a donation of $1.5 million from the China Growth and Impact Investment Program to the Beijing Sport University Education Foundation. The donation will help to further nutrition research and assist in the development of winter sports in China. The Herbalife Winter Sports Development Program is a key component of the company’s commitment to supporting “Healthy China 2030,” […]