According to the FTC Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is to be directed by five Commissioners. Of those, only three can be of the same political party. These Commissioners serve for a seven-year term and may only be removed by the President for what the FTC Act calls “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance […]

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA Canada) honored individuals and companies within the direct selling industry in Canada who are working to improve and advance the channel. These organizations and people support their communities and help customers and distributors create better lives and build sustainable careers. This year’s awards included:

In her June 13, 2026, Washington Post “Color of Money” column, personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary chronicled the devastating impact of a fraudulent scheme that left thousands of participants facing significant financial losses. Her reporting raises an important question: If consumer protection is a shared priority for regulators, journalists, consumer advocates and businesses alike, what […]

The Association for Network Marketing Professionals (ANMP) welcomed leaders, executives and entrepreneurs for a four-day educational and networking event in Dallas, Texas. Attendees experienced dozens of presentations, panel discussions, interviews, masterminds and personal growth conversations about hot topics and industry trends, including AI, customers acquisition and culture. Themed “Where Leaders Level Up,” the event highlighted […]

PM-International celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new Direct Sales Center (DSC) in Fukuoka, Japan, the largest city in the Kyushu region. This center fills a geographical gap and completes what PM-International is calling its “national support triangle” that includes its Tokyo headquarters and Osaka Direct Sales Center. The new Fukuoka center will serve as an […]

Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), celebrated the launch of the Herbalife-IIT Madras Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology. The first dedicated facility for translational research and innovation in plant cell fermentation, the center is expected to serve as a hub for innovation […]