Last year was eventful for many direct sellers, including some management shake-ups, continued economic uncertainty and a strengthening U.S. dollar that shed international sales for many. As 2012 begins, more big news certainly lies ahead.

Know your goals and focus to get results.
The jobs topic is the No. 1 media conversation heard daily around the globe, and the media keeps it linked to economic recovery.

For a number of years now you’ve probably heard the Direct Selling Association talking about its Image Enhancement Program—an effort on an industry level to educate the public about direct selling and its benefits.

LR Health & Beauty Systems GmbH and Energetix GmbH & Co. KG are newest Corporate Members.

On 11 May 2011, the Direct Selling sector became the first sector in Europe with a true European Ombudsman, or mediator.

As Andrea Jung steps into the new role of Executive Chairwoman, searching for a new CEO becomes top priority for Avon.

A special report from Direct Selling News

The Direct Selling Industry is generous by nature, giving time, money, products and services to those in need during the time of year when the need is keenly felt—Christmastime.

In this month’s Executive Connection, Direct Selling News Publisher and Editor in Chief John Fleming speaks with Alessandro Carlucci, CEO of Natura, about leadership, building relationships and the relevance of direct selling throughout the world.

Few businesses do what Natura does—intentionally integrating environmental concerns and social responsibility into business decisions, all while achieving enviable growth, even in a sluggish economy.

Seismic shifts among the generation segments are already in motion. For baby boomers (born 1946-1964), their consumer focus will be diverted toward whatever makes them comfortable ...

In a perfect world, the personal values of executives are seamlessly aligned with those of the companies they lead. Alessandro Carlucci, CEO of Brazil-based Natura, seems to have found that perfect match.