Plexus Worldwide welcomed its own leaders as well as representatives from the Direct Selling Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition to discuss the impact of the dietary supplement and direct selling industries.

When growth slows in a domestic market, it's tempting to look across a map and imagine opportunity waiting somewhere else. A new country promises new distributors, new customers and new revenue streams. The logic seems simple: if we've built something successful here, surely we can build it somewhere else. After spending years helping companies expand internationally—both inside and outside direct selling—I've learned that global growth rarely works that way.

At its 33rd World Management Congress, held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, PM-International gathered more than 4,500 leaders from around the world to celebrate growth and cast vision for continued innovation and excellence. PM-International CEO & Founder Rolf Sorg highlighted the company’s record-breaking performance in 2025.

The Excellence Award recognizes individuals whose careers reflect a sustained commitment to leadership, integrity and service to direct selling. This year, that honor goes to Dave Merriman, Executive Vice President of ACN.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. has completed its corporate transformation into AGNT, Inc. Following the acquisition of national real estate platform NextHome, the company now adds a franchise model alongside its existing cloud-based brokerage and operates in what it calls a “true multi-model enterprise” that unites distinct brands under a single, agent-centric holding structure.

Zinzino announced its preliminary sales results for May 2026. Revenue during the month grew by 14% year-over-year to $33 million. The company’s accumulated revenue for January through May 2026 grew by 23% year-over-year to $163 million.

After celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 with a grand event in Auckland, New Image stands as a testament to his relentless drive, innovative spirit and belief in health as a proactive quest. His journey offers a blueprint of forward-thinking vision and perseverance. Because of his decades-long contributions and leadership in the direct selling industry, we are proud to honor Graeme Clegg with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

One of the most common mistakes companies make when entering new markets is assuming that success can simply be replicated through standardization. International growth requires something different: cultural intelligence, local ownership and the willingness to balance consistency with adaptability. Sometimes when we build internationally, we forget the fundamentals. And that’s where things can go south.

As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation marked an important philanthropic milestone of more than $100 million donated in support of advancing women’s health and safety. This significant investment has been used to drive life-saving cancer research, fund critical domestic violence prevention and support programs across the US and empower women through safety, healing and hope.

Oriflame has been named the Official Fragrance Partner of Touring Shows in Europe and Mexico for Cirque du Soleil. Oriflame will now collaborate with Cirque du Soleil across a series of activations and initiatives to bring its fragrance artistry to the performances as part of a broader multisensory creative experience.

The focus on income claims has become increasingly clear, while traditional concerns around pyramiding are no longer front and center. The direct selling industry’s playbook should evolve accordingly—placing greater emphasis on clarity, accountability and truthful representation.

LifeWave was honored at the 24th Annual American Business Awards for its entrepreneurial leadership and marketing excellence. The company received two Gold Stevie Awards.