Saint Peters, Missouri-based jBloom, the direct seller of personalized jewelry, and Harry Moon, the popular children’s book franchise, recently announced a strategic partnership to deliver the value-based children’s series into homes across America. The best-selling Harry Moon and Honey Moon books are popular character-building kids’ series that teach children to look for their purpose, help their fellow […]

Los Angeles-based Herbalife Ltd. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017. The wellness company reported net sales of $1.1 billion, which represents a decline of 3.3 percent and 4.0 percent on an as-reported and constant currency basis, respectively, compared to the third quarter 2016. “During this year of transition, we […]

Avon Products Inc. the London-based direct seller of beauty and related products, announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. Revenue increased 1 percent to $1.4 billion, while Active Representatives and Ending Representatives, both from reportable segments, declined 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively. “Our third quarter has been a productive period,” said […]

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Plexus Worldwide, a direct-selling health and wellness company focused on health and happiness, recently announced it has hired Mary Beth Reisinger to a newly established position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Reisinger will oversee the human resources activities of the rapidly growing company that has expanded from a dozen employees […]

Provo, Utah-based Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. recently announced its second-quarter 2017 financial results. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $550.1 million, compared to $600.5 million in Q2 2016, which included $106 million in limited-time-offer (LTO) sales. Q2 2017 was negatively impacted 2 percent by foreign currency fluctuations. The $550.1 million was at the high end […]

The “Amazon Effect,” the disruption of the retail market by the online giant, made many in the direct selling channel take notice regarding their e-commerce and customer service practices. Now Amazon’s purchase of eco-minded natural grocer Whole Foods is helping it to become a formidable challenger in another area that has typically been strong in […]