The Seldia Astra Awards 2023 ceremony held in Brussels recognized the achievements of Seldia members who have led positive change for the industry, made a positive impact on the society and environment, and empowered direct sellers to be successful.

The Avon Company announced its impending exit from the Puerto Rico and Caribbean markets, effective August 30, 2023.   The company cited the sustainability and long-term profitability of the business, as well as declining populations, increased operating expenses on the islands and challenges incurred by natural disasters and the post-pandemic landscape as significant factors that […]

Medifast, the parent company of direct selling organization OPTAVIA, announced enhancements to its Fuel for the Future program, a strategic initiative that will optimize the company’s spending and investments to prepare for and catalyze sustainable future growth.

4Life Europe, which joined the UPS Carbon Neutral Program in February 2020, has made significant progress toward the company’s environmental compensation and sustainability efforts by supporting projects focused on reforestation, eliminating greenhouse gases from landfills, wastewater treatment and reducing methane emissions.

Avon has announced that global key category product research and innovation operations will be focused on Latin America. The new facilities, based in São Paulo (Brazil) will be integrated into the Natura Innovation Center.

Board members for the Direct Selling Association of Canada met with Members of Parliament, senators, and other government officials during a two-day meeting in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, to discuss the importance of independent contractor status for distributors and the need for a regulatory framework, as well as to advocate for the direct selling industry as a whole.