On Jan. 4, the Federal Trade Commission, which works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers, released business guidance to help members of multi-level marketing (MLM) companies apply core consumer protection principles to their business practices. The non-binding guidance features detailed answers to 17 questions related to multi-level marketing, including compensation structures, internal consumption […]

Nerium International, a provider of science-based rejuvenating skincare and wellness products based Addison, Texas, has appointed Tomomi Kosugi as General Manager of Nerium International Japan. Kosugi has more than 20 years of experience in direct selling. Prior to joining Nerium International Japan, he served as president of several companies’ Japanese businesses. In his new role, […]

Melaleuca, an Idaho Falls, Idaho-based direct seller natural nutritional and household products, recently reached a milestone event in the company’s history. On Dec. 26, CEO Frank VanderSloot shared the news that the wellness company had reached $2 billion in annual sales. The milestone was celebrated at a gathering at the company’s central headquarters where a […]

Mary Kay Inc., the iconic Dallas, Texas-based beauty brand, and women’s fraternity Alpha Chi Omega recently announced the winners of a social media contest held during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October to inspire healthy relationships among young people. For the contest, Alpha Chi Omega encouraged its members to work together against domestic violence. […]

Click here to order the January 2018 issue in which this article appeared. Whether you’re hitting the gym to burn off a few pounds, hitting the street to look for a new job or hitting those business goals you set for 2018, the start of a new year marks a time of renewal and resolutions—a great rebooting, […]

John Addison spent 35 years in the corporate offices of one of the world’s largest direct selling companies, Primerica Inc., most recently serving as Co-CEO. Since his retirement, he wrote the best-selling book Real Leadership: 9 Simple Practices for Leading and Living with Purpose, and he now serves as Leadership Editor for SUCCESS magazine and president and CEO […]

Click here to order the January 2018 issue in which this article appeared. PRINCESS HOUSE Founded: 1963 Headquarters: Taunton, Massachusetts Top Executive: CEO Connie Tang 2016 Revenue: $195 million Global 100 Ranking: No. 72 Products: Appliances, Home Decor, Kitchenware For more than five decades, Princess House’s finely crafted crystalware earned such customer accolades as “timeless” and “beautiful.” Some even called the decorative but […]

New Avon Founded: 1886 (New Avon 2016) Headquarters: New York City Top Executive: CEO Scott White Products: Cosmetics, Personal Care, Health and Wellness As he stepped off the stage, New Avon CEO Scott white could still hear the cheers reverberating throughout the convention hall. Before an audience of more than 6,000 of Avon’s North American representatives in Nashville’s famed […]

Ambit Energy was a data processor before being a data processor was cool. In 2006, based on their experience in the telecom industry, founders Jere Thompson and Chris Chambless decided that Ambit had to become a data processing company first, to keep up with the anticipated growth from their direct sales in marketing electricity and […]

Melaleuca, an Idaho Falls, Idaho-based wellness company, has decided that the company’s surplus cash gained from the new tax-overhaul bill will be given to Melaleuca employees. The $1.5 trillion tax cut plan for U.S. corporations, signed by President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, is the lowest rate since 1939. Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot announced via […]

Youngevity International Inc., an omni-direct lifestyle company, will take part in the NASDAQ seventh annual Fit Week on Jan. 3, 2018. The Chula Vista, California-based company will ring in the new year during the Stock Market Opening Bell ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. In conjunction with the NASDAQ Fit Week festivities, the […]

AVON Turkey recently announced it will be sponsoring one of Turkey’s longest-established and biggest sport brands, Beşiktaş JK (BJK). The sponsorship is the first at club-level women’s football in Turkey, and is aimed at raising awareness of women’s football and introducing more women into football as spectators and players. According to AVON, the sponsorship is […]