MONAT Gratitude, the philanthropic movement behind MONAT® Global, helped raise $8,000 to support summer programming for local non-profit Lotus House. Lotus House, which is dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women, youth and children, will be able to provide summer programming including camp fees, field trips and parties for children at the shelter thanks to the donation. […]

Rodan + Fields, LLC recently announced the appointment of Steve Dee as chief information officer. Dee brings more than 25 years of technology and digital experience to Rodan + Fields, with experience at leading brands like Nike, J. Crew and Accenture. Most recently, he was vice president of Technology at Nike where he was responsible for leading […]

The Delhi High Court has banned e-commerce giants including Amazon and Flipkart from selling Amway and Oriflame products on their platform without prior consent. Amway and Oriflame, along with multi-level marketing company Modicare, filed a complaint against e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, 1MG, and Snapdeal for selling products on their platforms at discounted prices, […]

Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women recently announced a new $200,000 grant to Vital Voices Global Partnership. The grant will fund Voices Against Violence, an initiative which builds on Avon’s long-standing commitment to help women and girls live safe lives, free from violence. The donation marks the Avon Foundation’s tenth year partnering with Vital Voices, bringing its total funding for […]

Medical Marijuana, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Kannaway® has launched a completely redesigned website and the rebranding of its globally recognized hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products. The company hopes that consumers will find the new website easier to navigate for access to the products and CBD education that fits their unique lifestyles. Kannaway’s rebranded products are designed to be […]

The California Senate Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would likely result in a variety of industries, including gig economy companies, to classify individuals in their business as employees rather than independent contractors. Assembly Bill 5, introduced in January by Rep. Lorena Gonzalez, codifies and expands a landmark state supreme […]

India Hicks announced that she will be closing her eponymous lifestyle brand. In an Instagram caption posted earlier this week, the designer said “the difficulties faced as a young brand have proved to be too much for us to overcome… Today we will be thoughtfully winding down our business, taking along the gifts of life […]

In 2018 and 2019, Mary Kay’s Europe Region earned over 90 product and industry awards. “In a highly competitive environment, Mary Kay’s business values stand out around the world, and shine in Europe,” said Tara Eustace, president of the Mary Kay Europe Region. Recent awards include: Excellence in Direct Selling Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association, recently recognized Mary […]

The Direct Sellers Association (DSA) of Canada recently announced the recipients of the 2019 DSA Awards during their annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. The DSA Awards honor and recognize organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the direct selling industry in Canada. “The recipients of these awards are true champions of Canada’s direct selling industry,” […]

On June 26, 2019, the Preserving Direct Seller Independence Act, H.R 3522, was introduced with bipartisan support. The Act reinforces the status of direct sellers as independent contractors by incorporating the specific language in Section 3508 of the Internal Revenue Service Code on direct selling independent contractor status into the Fair Labor Standards Act. As […]

Plexus Worldwide recently announced its expansion into the energy drink category with the launch of Plexus Active™.  According to the company, Active is an energy supplement formulated with a clean energy blend for a long-lasting boost without jitters or a crash feeling, enhanced mental clarity and alertness and improved post-activity recovery. “Plexus has always been committed to formulating […]

Medical Marijuana, Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary Kannaway® has become a member of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA). “We’re excited to be recognized as a leader in the European hemp industry,” said Kannaway Vice President of International Alex Grapov. “We look forward to working with the EIHA to help drive global policy changes regarding the […]