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A few months ago I was in need of a tux for our Global 100 Celebration event. So like most people I went to one of the big anchor stores at a nearby mall. Not finding the selection satisfactory, I thought I’d venture through the mall to check another store. What I saw when I […]

According to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s new report “Global Lipstick Market by Product Type (Gloss, Matte & Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Departmental/Grocery Stores, Multi Branded Retail Stores & Others), By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013–2023,” the global lipstick market is expected to cross $17 billion by 2023 due to the rising number of product innovations, increasing disposable income and […]

Young Living Essential Oils, the Lehi, Utah-based direct seller of essential oils, recently conducted a day-long service project to benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), an organization dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. This corporate fundraising event included 500 Young Living employees in Utah to make 60 bunk […]

Duluth, Georgia-based Primerica, Inc., a leading provider of financial products to middle income households in North America, recently announced that it achieved a record $9.1 billion in Term Life insurance face amount issued in June. For the second quarter, Primerica’s Term Life face amount issued grew 2 percent over the prior year quarter. “Thanks to […]

OPTAVIA, the lifestyle brand of Medifast, was recently credited by Food Network celebrity Buddy Valastro as the reason for his dramatic weight loss. Valastro, the owner of New Jersey’s legendary Carlos’ Bakery, recently shared an Instagram photo showing his new look. In the comments section of the post he said, “A lot of people have been asking […]

Photo: Participants cleaned up litter in a community park in Bristol, England; Australia participants cleaned up plastic and microplastic litter along the coastline. Isagenix International, the Gilbert-Ariz.-based global health and wellness company, recently united customers and employees during its third annual Global Give Back Day. “It’s inspiring to see our customers and employees embrace this annual initiative […]

Last month, in its annual “Growth and Outlook Report,” the U.S. Direct Selling Association reported that retail sales of $34.9 billion for 2017 were down 1.8 percent from 2016. The wellness product category, which has been the channel’s strongest category for several years—and which accounted for 33.8 percent of all sales last year—also saw a slight decline. This marks […]

According to a report by the Newark Advocate, Longaberger parent company JRjr33, also known as CVSL and JRJR Networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. JRjr33 representatives failed to show for a court-ordered conference Friday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court, in Columbus. The conference, a judgment debtor […]

UPDATE… Lindon, Utah-based Jamberry yesterday announced that the company is in foreclosure. In a communication to consultants, the company stated, “We’re so grateful to each of you for your patience during this transitional time for Jamberry. We regret to inform you that any product, gift cards, swag, marketing or event purchases made prior to 11:59 p.m. […]

Photo: Arbonne International CEO Jean-David Schwartz Arbonne International, LLC, the Irvine, Calif.-based direct seller of personal care and wellness products, today introduced a new chief executive officer: Jean-David Schwartz. Former CEO Kay Zanotti decided to retire after nine years to spend more time with her family. During her tenure, Zanotti led Arbonne through some of its most successful years since […]

The Evel Knievel family brand and LuLaRoe, one of the country’s leading family-owned social retailers, today announced a two-year apparel licensing partnership that kicks off this summer with select pieces from the LuLaRoe American Dreams Collection. This vintage Americana-inspired collection pays tribute to the ’60s and ’70s, with a special ode to Knievel, the American icon whose bravery, risk-taking spirit, and […]