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Sarah Bjorgaard Promoted to Young Living GM, U.S. Market
Young Living Essential Oils announced the promotion of Sarah Bjorgaard to general manager, U.S. Market. Bjorgaard, who joined Young Living in 2018 as vice president of Beauty Essentials, has over 26 years of experience in the direct sales industry. Since joining the company, she has led the Beauty Essentials team in developing new brand direction while staking a claim…
Read MoreOriflame Achieves €1.3 Billion in Revenue for 2018
Oriflame (ORI-SS—Stockholm) recently announced financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2018. The cosmetics giant achieved €1.3 billion in revenue for 2018. Sales were up 2 percent in Latin America, 1 percent in Europe and Africa, and 7 percent in Asia and Turkey. Sales in the CIS region were down 3 percent. “2018 was a year…
Read MoreMary Kay Inc. Recognized by Forbes As One of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2019
Mary Kay Inc. recently announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2019. Mary Kay is ranked number 97 of the 500 companies on the list. “More than 55 years ago, our founder, Mary Kay Ash, began her dream company on a very solid foundation: the Golden…
Read MoreKannaway Revenue Up 200% for 2018
Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) subsidiary Kannaway® experienced significant growth with 2018 revenue of $46.8 million, an increase of nearly 200 percent over 2017. MJNA, the first publicly traded cannabis company in the U.S., announced the Kannaway results as well as the company financial results for the quarter and year ending Dec. 31, 2018. The…
Read MoreAvon Joins Humane Society International’s #BeCrueltyFree Campaign
Avon Products, Inc. announced its support for a worldwide ban on animal testing for cosmetics by backing Humane Society International on its #BeCrueltyFree initiative. The campaign is leading legislative reform to prohibit cosmetics testing on animals in all major global beauty markets by 2023. Avon has committed to support #BeCruetlyFree to drive regulatory change in key markets…
Read MoreCindy Monroe Inducted into UTC Business Hall of Fame
Thirty-One Gifts founder and CEO Cindy Monroe was recently inducted into the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Gary W. Rollins College of Business Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. Monroe, the founder of one the biggest direct marketing companies for women and the head of one the biggest minority-owned companies in Tennessee, attended the ceremony at…
Read MoreYoungevity International Down Slightly in 2018
Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. Revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018 decreased 12.0 percent to $36,114,000 as compared to $41,041,000 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 decreased 2.0 percent to $162,445,000 as compared to $165,696,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017. “We are…
Read MoreYoung Living Takes to the Skies to Set World Record
Young Living Essential Oils took to the skies in Seville, Spain, on April 12 in what could be the largest private hot air balloon launch in the world. In total, 450 Young Living Diamond members boarded 43 hot air balloons displaying Young Living banners and soared above the plazas and neighborhoods of Seville. Earlier in the week, Young Living Diamond members…
Read MoreAnia Jakubowski Named Avon GM of Poland
Avon Products, Inc. recently announced that Ania Jakubowski has been appointed general manager of Poland, effective April 23. Jakubowski brings over 20 years of experience from global businesses in established and emerging markets across Europe, North America and Africa. She joins Avon from Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits, where she held the role of general manager…
Read MoreInaugural Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles Set for June 2
Herbalife Nutrition will hold its inaugural Herbalife24 Triathlon in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 2. The race—which includes a 1,500-meter swim, a 40k-bike course and 10k-run through the heart of Los Angeles—will begin at the iconic Venice Beach and conclude at the famed L.A. Live outdoor venue. Three other events will also be held: International…
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