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ARIIX Reports Record Q1 and Q2 Growth

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ARIIX, the Bountiful, Utah-based direct seller, recently reported 41 percent revenue growth for the first half of 2018 over the previous year.

The company generated more revenue in the first two quarters of 2018 than the annual revenues of its first five years in business.

“What’s exciting is that in just under three years, we have essentially doubled our business,” said Mark Wilson, ARIIX president and founder.

The company’s revenue is outpacing internal estimates for its year-end goal, with the revenue of several weeks in the first and second quarters exceeding $5 million. From the last quarter of 2017 to the first quarter of 2018, ARIIX experienced a 21 percent increase in revenue. From the first quarter to the second quarter of 2018, ARIIX experienced a 16 percent increase.

Melanie McGuire Joins SeneGence as Vice President of Global Events

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SeneGence International® recently announced that Melanie McGuire has joined the company as vice president of Global Events.

She will be responsible for overseeing the strategy, execution and success of the company’s annual events in more than 10 countries.

“Melanie’s extensive event expertise is a huge asset to our executive team, and we are grateful to have her on board,” said Joni Rogers-Kante, CEO, SeneGence. “As SeneGence continues to grow our presence globally, a skilled individual with significant experience on an international scale is crucial.”

McGuire has nearly 20 years of event experience spanning countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.  Most recently, she was director of global event operations and global engagement at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists in Tulsa, Okla., where she managed the global event operations teams in the U.S., Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Beijing, China. Prior to that, she served as senior event operations manager at Pennwell Corporation and director of facility and event services at Oral Roberts University.

Plexus’ Nourish One Initiative Reaches 2 Million Meal Donations in Just 42 Days

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Photo: 2 Million Meals Donated to Feeding America with Plexus leaders Alec Clark, Janice Jackson, Christopher Pair

Plexus Worldwide, the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based wellness company focused on health and happiness, recently announced that donations from its new Nourish One™ initiative will help to provide over 2 million meals to children and families in need.

The meals will be provided through Feeding America, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger through a network of food banks.

June 2018 Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Ambassadors and Plexus team members pack 6,500 meals for hungry families.

The partnership between Plexus and Feeding America was announced in early June, when the company made an initial $100,000 donation. Plexus, through its philanthropic organization Plexus Charities, makes a donation to Feeding America for every serving of Plexus Lean purchased. Each bag of Plexus Lean generates a monetary donation equivalent to 14 meals through Feeding America’s local partner food banks.

“Feeding America is excited for this new partnership and grateful for Plexus’ commitment to helping children and families in need,” said Nancy Curby, senior vice president, Corporate Partnerships, at Feeding America. “For Plexus to hit the 2 million meal milestone so quickly is amazing, but what makes us even more excited is knowing that Plexus and Plexus Ambassadors are eager to find ways to keep giving back in their own communities.”

Alec Clark, president and founder of Plexus added, “As a company we believe in helping our Ambassadors and employees build a legacy not only for families, but for their communities. Hunger and food insecurity is a real concern for thousands of families.  These first 2 million meals are just the beginning to growing our partnership with Feeding America to have a real impact within this often-unnoticed community need.”

Avon to Launch Exclusive Fragrance Collaboration with Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada

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London-based Avon Products, Inc. recently announced the upcoming launch of Avon Life Colour, its second fragrance collaboration with world-famous designer Kenzo Takada.

It builds on the success of Avon Life, the first fragrance Avon created with the acclaimed designer in 2016, which broke the company’s sales records by recording the highest ever sales for a fragrance in the first quarter after its launch.

The new fragrance will be available in late 2018. Avon is backing the fragrance with extensive marketing, including advertising, innovative digital engagement and an activation with Kenzo Takada during Paris Fashion Week.

“We’re incredibly excited about the potential of this new fragrance and the opportunities that it will bring to Avon and our Representatives around the world,” said Jonathan Myers, executive vice president and COO at Avon. “This launch reinforces our fast-beauty strategy and furthers our commitment to democratize beauty: making sure our customers all over the world have access to the latest beauty trends, innovations and quality products at accessible prices.”

“It’s not easy to find good partners like Avon,” said Takada. “This company is wonderful, full of great young talent, dealing with a business in a complex and competitive environment, looking to offer great products at an affordable price. It follows what I initially did in fashion, trying to democratize great products.”

MONAT Global Launches New Hydrating System

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MONAT® Global, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of hair care products, recently introduced a new Advanced Hydrating System infused with REJUVENIQE S™, a next-generation, super-activated oil that delivers enhanced hydration to the hair and scalp.

“We understand that the first line of defense against dry, lifeless hair is a powerful, natural moisturizer,” said Stuart MacMillan, president of MONAT. “Our new Advanced Hydrating System infused with REJUVENIQE S offers the best ingredients for maximum hydration without silicon or mineral oils, which weigh hair down and are ultimately damaging to the hair follicle.”

The first two products in the new collection are MONAT’s Double Action Hydrating Serum and Heavenly Hydrating Masque.

All MONAT formulations use ingredients, in concentrations, that the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), the FDA, Health Canada and the European Commission consider “safe for their intended cosmetic purpose.”

Rick Redford Named ARIIX North America General Manager

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Bountiful, Utah-based ARIIX recently announced that industry veteran Rick Redford has joined the executive team as general manager of North America.

Redford has more than 20 years of experience in the direct selling industry, including positions in executive management and sales and marketing. In his new role, he will focus on strategy for the sales organization as well as relationship building with top leaders in North America and throughout the world.

“Rick’s history proves that he has effectively grown sales in every market he has had the opportunity to influence,” said Mark Wilson, ARIIX founder and president. “His approach has been successful all around the world, including markets such as the U.S., Canada, Asia-Pacific and Europe. We’re thrilled to have Rick join our team and witness how he’ll contribute toward the growth of our North American market.”

Scentsy Teams with Disney for Fragrance Collection

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International fragrance and home décor company Scentsy today announced that it is teaming up with Disney to create a variety of fragrance products and scented plush toys featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Hundred Acre Wood, Disney Princess and Disney•PixarFinding Nemo.

The collaboration, which will allow more than 100,000 Independent Scentsy Consultants across 11 countries to sell the Disney Collection, was unveiled at the Scentsy Family Reunion, the Meridian, Idaho-based company’s annual convention.

“We’ve worked very closely with the Disney product design team to deliver an incredible lineup of characters with signature fragrances that fit within the imaginative storytelling of the Disney brand,” said Heidi Thompson, Scentsy president and co-owner. “We couldn’t be more excited for Scentsy to align with Disney, one of the world’s best, family-oriented brands. We know Scentsy Consultants and customers around the world will be thrilled.”

Several special-edition products will launch throughout the end of July and beginning of August, with the full Disney Collection available for purchase through Independent Scentsy Consultants starting Sept. 1, 2018.

“We couldn’t find a brand that better matches our aspirations and values,” said Orville Thompson, Scentsy co-owner and CEO. “’Family-friendly, industry-leading, creative, artistic, to warm, enliven and inspire’ are words from Scentsy’s mission statement, but these words could be used to describe the standards Disney has set for the world. Where Disney creates powerful memories through parks and entertainment, our products will help people remember and re-live those experiences through fragrance.”

Isagenix International Prepares to Enter South Korea

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Isagenix International recently announced plans to expand to South Korea, the direct selling industry’s third largest market. The Gilbert, Ariz.-based company, which has already received its MAC&CO membership and direct selling license for Korea, is preparing to start operations there in October.

“Korea is a terrific market that has interested us for quite some time, and we are eager to officially begin building a leading direct selling business in this outstanding market,” said Isagenix CEO Travis Ogden. “We expect a strong response as the Korean people learn how our scientifically backed solutions and world-class business opportunity can help them improve their nutrition, health, and overall wellness and prosperity.”

Hyunsoo “Steve” Kim, Isagenix regional general manager, South Korea, is leading the company’s efforts in Korea. Kim most recently served as vice president of Asia for a major direct selling company, where he led that company’s successful launch in Korea, beginning in 2012. Under his direction, that company achieved over US$400 million in cumulative sales in its first five years of operation and has been recognized among the top 10 direct selling companies in Korea for the past three years.

Isagenix was founded in 2002 and is currently in 17 markets internationally. In 2017, it achieved $958 million in sales.

Herbalife Announces Partnership with League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

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Herbalife Nutrition, the Los Angeles-based global nutrition, recently announced its support for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the U.S., at the 89th Annual LULAC National Convention currently being hold in Phoenix. The event, which runs through July 21, will cover key issues including health, sexual assault and the need for a greater Latina presence in business and politics.

“We’re thrilled to begin a new chapter in our relationship with LULAC, evolving from a partnership over the past five years from the local and state level to this year’s national LULAC and the Women’s Conference,” said Angela Arboleda, vice president of Government and Community Affairs at Herbalife Nutrition.

Over the five-day conference, Arboleda will participate in the Latinas Rising: Entrepreneurship & Business panel discussion, which will focus on Latina businesswomen who have had a major impact on their local economies.

“I am grateful for Herbalife Nutrition’s partnership and their support of the Women’s Commission at the LULAC National Women’s Conference in our mission to empower with knowledge and harness leadership skills for Latinas to succeed in today’s economy,” said National Vice President for Women Lourdes Galvan. “Throughout our partnership, the company has generously supported LULAC’s efforts to highlight the many ways that Latinas contribute every day to the growth and improvement of the Latino Community and the neighborhoods where they live and work.”

 

Scentsy’s Design Team Receives International Honor

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Meridian, Idaho-based Scentsy was recently honored with seven awards from the Indigo Design Award Competition. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Tokyo.

Based in Amsterdam, the competition celebrates innovation, prodigy and graphic, digital, mobile and games design worldwide. Work is judged by a jury of award-winning designers handpicked for their innovative contributions in the field of digital design

Scentsy, the international fragrance and home décor company, earned one of the top awards for the design and illustration of their Scentsy Buddy boxes. Scentsy’s other awards were for design, illustration and digital campaigns.

“With these awards, we are in the company of giants in the world of design,” said Lindsay Randolph, Scentsy’s chief creative officer. “Scentsy has an extremely unique, emotional and vibrant brand and, oftentimes, it’s a challenge to articulate that visually. These awards, combined with others we’ve won, speak to the strength and depth of talent we have on our team.”

Rodan and Fields Make Forbes’ List of America’s Richest Self-Made Women

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Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields were among 24 self-made billionaires appearing on Forbes recently released annual list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women.

The Rodan + Fields founders tied at #13 with a net worth of $1.5 billion. The 60 women on the list, led by ABC Supply cofounder and chairman Diane Hendricks with $4.9 billion, have a record combined net worth of $71 billion, up 15 percent from $61.5 billion in 2017.

In April, Rodan + Fields was ranked the No. 1 skincare brand in North America and the No. 1 skincare brand in the U.S. in 2017. The San Francisco-based dermatologists, who co-created the acne treatment Proactiv, launched their eponymous skincare brand in 2008.

Other women on the list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women include media mogul Oprah Winfrey (#6), Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg (#12) and music legend Celine Dion (#46).

4Life Research Appoints New Executives

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Sandy, Utah-based 4Life Research recently appointed Nate Buhler to serve as senior vice president of Operations and Trevor Luke as the new senior director of Southeast Asia.

Buhler will oversee 4Life manufacturing, quality and compliance, planning and procurement. and distribution and fulfillment. He joined 4Life in January 2011 as director of Manufacturing and was later promoted to vice president of Manufacturing.

Nate Buhler

“I was brought on to oversee operations here at 4Life in 2008, so I understand and respect the responsibilities that Nate will now undertake,” said President and CEO Danny Lee. “It’s great to watch him grow with the company, as so many 4Life employees do.”

Luke will oversee the company’s operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India and the

Trevor Luke

Trevor Luke

Philippines. Prior to joining 4Life, Luke worked at Goldman Sachs and ClearLink Technologies. In 2015, he joined 4Life as an international coordinator over Brazil and in 2016 was promoted to international manager and added Bolivia to his portfolio. In 2017, his geographical focus shifted to Asia and broadened to include regional responsibilities and operational support for India.

4Life has offices in 24 markets to serve a global network of independent distributors and their customers.