One of the characteristics that sets direct selling apart from other business models is the fact that, within the sales channel, companies that might otherwise strictly be competitors so often collaborate to further the practice and professionalism of the direct selling model—creating a community more than just another industry.

We are always proud to bring you the DSN Global 100 ranking, which is, as always, the result of many hours of collaboration. Those companies that participate reveal not only a level of performance but also a very transparent look at who they are and what they do.

Direct Selling News celebrated the DSN Global 100 ranking on April 3 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, with a dinner and awards ceremony. The event marked the fourth consecutive year that DSN has recognized the achievements of the global direct selling leaders.

Every year, Forbes compiles a list of the “100 Most Powerful Women” from among top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities, next-gen entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

Here at Direct Selling News we are in the business of storytelling. Specifically, we tell your stories, and we think more people should know about the exceptional individuals, values and products that drive this industry.

One of the fastest-growing direct sellers in the UK is bringing its business to North America. Jamie Oliver at Home has officially launched in the United States with the grand opening of its new headquarters in Pawtucket, R.I.

The Direct Selling Association of South Africa reports positive growth of 12.4 percent in 2012 for the country’s direct sales industry.

During its 3 years in business, retail energy supplier North American Power has experienced exponential growth, increasing revenues from $25 million in 2010 to $165 million in 2012.

Earlier this month, Herbalife stock made a full recovery despite the unrelenting campaign that hedge fund investor Bill Ackman launched against the company in December.

“What’s your why?” It’s not a question central to every corporate culture, but it’s one displayed on a board in the customer-rep center of Thirty-One.

Entrepreneurship necessarily involves risk, and for many individuals in the developing world the stakes prove too high to chance.

Mumbai, India-based Eureka Forbes, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, has announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in Swiss home appliance firm Lux International.