Avon Products Inc. announced significant developments in its bankruptcy proceedings.  A comprehensive settlement and asset sale has been approved and, as of March 5, the company has emerged from Chapter 11 with a clear path forward.

Plexus Worldwide announced it has received a patent from the US Patent Office for its product Immune +. The plant-based supplement was designed by the company’s in-house Research and Development team to support the body’s defense system.

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.

The Avon Company announced a new Avon Ambassador commission structure. This new program is designed to “modernize, simplify and elevate business.” Avon stated it is dedicated to the direct selling business model, and that this new structure is intended to reward Avon Ambassadors for their performance while making it easier to maximize earnings.

ONEHOPE announced a commitment to support teachers during the holiday season. Through the sales of its new limited-edition Shimmer bottles, ONEHOPE will donate $3 million to purchase school supplies for students in need across the US.

As part of a revitalization effort for the downtown riverfront area in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amway has pledged $33 million for the design and construction of a professional soccer stadium. With this amount, Amway has secured the naming rights for the 8,500-seat outdoor sports venue.