Xyngular recently introduced Accelerate with Thermolit Blend, a new product to help the millions of Americans who have resolved to lose weight in 2019. Like the previous iteration of this product, Accelerate, Accelerate with Thermolit Blend is also a thermogenic (fat burner). Used most effectively as part of Xyngular’s premier weight loss solution, Ultimate System, the new product works by suppressing […]

Mary Kay Europe won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the category of Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training. Brandon Hall Group, one of the most well-known and established research organizations in the performance improvement industry, honored the beauty company’s new, innovative Link & Learn™ global sales education system. Mary […]

Stemtech Corporation recently announced the appointment of David Casanova as vice president, Global Sales & Marketing. “We are thrilled that a world-class executive like David was interested in joining the Stemtech management group,” said Ray Carter, Stemtech CEO. “His passion, work ethic, experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset to the company.” Casanova brings […]

New Avon LLC announced it has appointed Laurie Ann Goldman as chief executive officer, effective January 14, 2019. Goldman succeeds Scott White, who joined Avon in 2016 to lead its separation from Avon Products, Inc. and the operational transformation of Avon’s business in North America. Goldman, who joined Avon’s Board of Managers in August 2018, is a marketing and branding executive with more than 30 years […]

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. announced that effective immediately, Michael O. Johnson, the company’s executive chairman, will reassume the role of CEO. The Board of Directors of Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. Made the announcement that Johnson will serve on an interim basis following the resignation of current CEO Richard Goudis. Johnson, who led the company as its chief executive officer from 2003 to 2017, […]

According to a BBC report, US direct seller Stella & Dot is ending its operations in Europe. Several UK sales reps, some of whom host parties to sell jewelry, say they have been messaged by the firm to say it has been hit by declines in the value of the pound and euro. Messages have […]

The US Direct Selling Association (DSA) has announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the establishment of a third party self-regulatory program. The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (Direct Selling-SRC), which will be administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB), is designed to ensure high standards of integrity and business ethics which remain the guiding […]

Glossy, a beauty blog that explores fashion and beauty through the lens of technology, recently keyed in on a few direct sellers who are taking innovative approaches to peer-to-peer selling. A recent Glossy article mentioned Beautycounter, New Avon and Avon Products Inc., all three of which have launched new initiatives in the past year to enhance the […]

On December 20th, President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, So what does it mean for direct sellers eyeing the revenue potential of the cannabis market? The bill: Legalizes the production of industrial hemp. Puts the production of industrial hemp, now considered an agricultural product, under the supervision of the Agriculture Department. Removes CBD—the non-psychoactive compound found in hemp—from […]

Update 12-21-2018:     Good news for direct sellers looking to jump on the CBD bandwagon: Congress has backed the $867B Farm Bill, which legalizes the production of hemp. The House voted 386-47 in favor of the bill following an 87-13 thumbs up in the Senate the day before. The bill includes provisions that remove industrial […]

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) announced today that it supports enactment of the Preserving Direct Seller Independence Act of 2018, H.R. 7029. Introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), the legislation would clearly define direct sellers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) consistent with the Internal Revenue Service Code. DSA President Joseph N. Mariano […]

We’ve analyzed the data on thousands of direct sellers and millions of their actions. One thing is clear: sales increase when you close the gap. The risks involved with not closing the gap When direct sellers are left asking the question “What’s next,” three clear challenges present themselves. These challenges don’t just kill sales, but […]