Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Established in 1968 to represent the direct selling industry in Europe, Seldia’s mission is to promote direct selling to European Union (EU) institutions and to ensure that the EU and national policy makers in Europe are aware of the industry’s benefits and advantages, […]

We all know how Amazon has impacted competition on the product side of our business, and the emerging gig economy players that rely on independent contractors have brought even more disruption to the marketplace. What makes direct selling so attractive—our commitment to creating a more supportive world for independent contractors—is central to who we are […]

Photo:  Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) speaking to attendees. The Direct Selling Association (DSA) hosted its annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill for independent sellers throughout the United States. More than 150 direct selling distributors and executives representing 14 DSA member companies and 28 states met with Members of Congress during Capitol Hill Day to share personal […]

Plano, Texas-based WorldVentures recently announced the appointment of Enrico Garcia as emerging markets manager for Southeast Asia (SEA). “We’re bringing in new leadership to ensure every touch-point of our business delivers personalized, region-specific service that our members and representatives expect from a world-class global organization,” said CEO Josh Paine. “Enrico’s expertise allows us to go […]

Strouds Luxury Linens, the California-based linens e-tailer, recently announced that Jeffrey Reigle, CEO of Regal Ware, Inc. and recent inductee into the Direct Selling Association Hall of Fame, has joined its board of directors. Reigle will begin his duties in mid-September. “I’ve known Jeff Reigle and his family for years and couldn’t be more pleased […]

Youngevity, a leading omni-direct lifestyle company, recently announced that Chief Executive Officer Steve Wallach has been appointed to the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Board of Directors. “I’m especially pleased that Steve Wallach has been elected to serve on the Direct Selling Association’s Board of Directors,” said DSA President Joseph Mariano. “We believe direct selling will play […]

MONAT® Global Canada, a multinational distributor of hair care products, was awarded the Direct Sellers Association (DSA) of Canada’s Making a Difference Award as well as the Code of Ethics Certificate for conducting ethical business. MONAT Canada Vice President and General Manager Jackie McClements received the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF) Circle of Distinction Award. MONAT® Global was honored with DSA’s […]

Tributes continue to pour in for Rich DeVos, the Amway co-founder and direct selling legend who died last Thursday at the age of 92. The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) issued a statement on his passing of DeVos, who was a DSA Hall of Fame Member, DSEF Circle of Honor Recipient and former DSA and DSEF Board […]

This is the Year of the Independent Contractor, and it is important to recognize that direct selling’s most significant advantages over traditional retail are the independent contractors who have personal, trusted relationships with customers that are virtually impossible to replicate in traditional or online retail. Protecting our independent salesforce and their ability to build a […]

Photo: The DSA’s Senior Vice President of Education & Marketing Melissa Brunton and Vice President of Membership Nancy Burke identify the upcoming DSA Fall Conference 2018 and Direct Selling Boot Camp presentations that will be released as a part of the 2019 DSA On-the-Go Learning offerings. Through its events, the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) uses […]

LifeVantage CEO Darren Jensen was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association representing the direct selling industry and advocates on behalf of its 200-plus member companies. The board consists of 22 industry leaders who serve as officers and directors, as nominated and elected by their peers. Jensen […]

This Sidebar is part of the August 2018 Cover Story Continuous and transparent communication about how direct selling works and its value has prompted greater understanding by governments and the public around the world, Tamuna Gabilaia, executive director and COO, WFDSA, says. Offering this education ensures more favorable operating environments for distinguished and credible direct […]