Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Plexus Expands Distribution in Calgary
After a successful 2018 launch in Canada, Plexus Worldwide is expanding availability with a second 3PL Distribution Centre in Calgary. This is an extension of the first global market Plexus entered, which was followed by Australia and in 2020 will be followed by Mexico. Plexus selected Calgary for its’ second 3PL Distribution Centre (the first distribution Centre opened in Toronto in March 2018) as part of the…
Read MoreLegalShield Launches New LegalShield, IDShield Plans in Canada
LegalShield announced today its expansion in Canada with the launch of new LegalShield and IDShield services featuring premium benefits current and new members. LegalShield Canada is led by President Martine Girotto, who reports to LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell, and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The new, expanded plans are available in all provinces and territories.…
Read MoreMeasuring Brand Success Without “Likes”
The “Like” counts on Instagram and Facebook posts may be going away, leaving brands without a valuable measurement of how consumers feel about their products. In April, Instagram began testing the hiding of Likes in Canada, expanding to Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Ireland and Japan in July. In those countries, a post shows just a few…
Read MoreFITTEAM Global Launches in Canada
FITTEAM Global recently announced that it officially launched its flagship product, FITTEAM FIT, in Canada on August 7. “We are very excited that FITTEAM is expanding into the Canadian market,” said CEO Chris Hummel. “We are excited to offer our Brand Partnership program to individuals and families looking for a life-changing opportunity.” FITTEAM, which has…
Read MoreBillion Dollar Markets
It was another record year for the direct selling industry, which garnered $192.9 billion (constant U.S. dollars) in estimated retail sales globally in 2018—a 1.2 percent increase over 2017—and produced 24 Billion Dollar Markets, according to research by the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), its partner DSAs and direct selling companies around the…
Read MoreFood Banks Canada Receives 15,500 Units of Protein Snacks from Plexus
Plexus Worldwide has donated 15,500 bags of protein to help support Food Banks Canada. The company participated in the annual After the Bell event organized by Food Banks Canada, where hundreds of volunteers packed and organized food for donation to families and children in need across Canada. “Giving back to the community is an essential part of the ‘One…
Read MorePlexus Worldwide to Expand into Mexico in 2020
Plexus Worldwide recently announced it will expand into Mexico in early 2020, making it the company’s fourth market along with the U.S., Canada and Australia. Plexus’ Mexico headquarters will be in Guadalajara where its warehouse and office space will be located. Local staff are being hired to help grow Plexus’ presence and introduce the line of…
Read MoreCANADA: Open For Business
With over 37 million people, Canada has excellent potential for continued development and expansion. Given the close geographic and cultural relationship between the U.S.A. and Canada, it is no surprise that many U.S.-based direct selling companies have a long and established presence north of the border. Add a number of successful Canadian and international companies…
Read MoreImmunotec Expands into Colombia
Six months after expanding into Guatemala, Immunotec has officially opened for business in Colombia. A grand opening event was recently held in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city, attracting over 4,000 enthusiastic attendees. Immunotec CEO Mauricio Domenzain and Meredith Berkich, president of North America and Europe, attended the event. “We’re tremendously excited to bring…
Read MoreAn Historic Day: Canada Is 2nd Country to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Canada’s legalization of recreational cannabis may likely put more pressure on the US to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which would help to grow be a boon to the CBD market—thus allowing direct selling companies to sell cannabis products for both medical and recreational purposes. At the stroke of midnight, Canada became the second country…
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