The economic outlook for 2016 remains strong among the largest publicly traded direct selling companies, despite some declines.

Fluctuating foreign exchange rates, a strengthening U.S. dollar and economic and political headwinds in global markets combined for disappointing fourth quarter and 2015 year-end results for six leading direct selling giants.

CVSL Inc. is strengthening its position in the U.K. direct selling market with the acquisition of Betterware Ltd., the Dallas-based company said Thursday.

Private-equity giant The Carlyle Group has completed its previously announced acquisition of PartyLite parent Blyth Inc.

Less than a year after signing on its first consultants, media digitization company Legacy Republic is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of Yarly, a startup photo management service.

Youngevity Intl. is venturing further into fashion with the acquisition of direct selling jewelry brand Mialisia.