The Direct Selling Association (DSA) said it “applauds” the efforts of US Senator John Curtis for raising concerns about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recently proposed rules that target the direct selling industry and the small business owners involved in the channel.

LR Health & Beauty SE announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. Fourth quarter sales increased by 8% year-over-year to $80 million with an EBITDA of $8.7 million.

To celebrate what it called an “historic strategic merger” with ACN Korea, Neora held an event at the ASTRA in Seoul, Korea. The event signaled the next step in Neora’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific region and its e-commerce launch in China.

Rodan + Fields announced a retail partnership with Ulta Beauty. This move is part of the company’s retail expansion, which includes plans for what it called “unprecedented levels of investment” to raise brand awareness through influencer and media marketing. After its move to the affiliate model last year, the company has leaned into brand storytelling […]

From the March/April issue of DSN magazine. Here’s what we think you (and your field) should be reading, listening to and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed and one step ahead.

Resilience and a willingness to adapt have always been critical, but as the industry enters into a unique and new phase of disruption, there are key essentials for driving success in the future.

When we looked at what story we wanted to tell this year in honor of International Women’s Month, we quickly realized a shift in leadership has been happening at several powerhouse companies in the channel—a shift worth noting and exploring. There is a new generation of female executives taking the lead, women who have been a part of direct selling their entire lives.

Launching a new company that stands out from the crowd in today’s wellness world is no easy task. But for THREE International, standing out comes down to delivery—because Daniel Picou and his team believe that, when it comes to nutrition, it’s not what you eat, but what you absorb.

If history has taught us anything, it’s that direct selling’s path runs parallel to personal development. Tactics, messaging and delivery evolve. Technology increases accessibility. Methodology, like gamified and virtual programming, modernizes. Messaging keys to new themes like emotional intelligence and mindfulness, but retrieves original edicts like resilience, purpose, connection and earning, too.

Unconscious bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions. These biases are often automatic and unintentional, influencing how we perceive and interact with others based on characteristics such as race, gender or age.

Risk is not a binary concept; it’s a spectrum. Some entrepreneurs shy away from it, while others embrace it as part of their journey. In the direct selling industry, risk is inescapable.

The direct selling industry is a mystery to many people, especially lawmakers who often equate it with negative stereotypes of the past rather than recognizing the positive impact it has on state and local economies. Who better to explain all the positive attributes of direct selling than the companies themselves?