Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with TheFaceshop Co., Ltd., for its manufacturing operation in China. TheFaceshop Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of LG Household & Health Care Ltd., one of Asia’s largest consumer goods and beauty companies, will acquire all of the shares of Avon’s Beauty manufacturing operation in Guangzhou. Net proceeds to […]

With the start of a new year, direct selling companies might benefit from taking a new look at the arbitration clauses designed to protect them from class-action lawsuits. Why? Last week, the Ontario Court of Appeal deemed Uber’s arbitration policy to take advantage of drivers. A panel of three judges ruled on Wednesday that Uber was […]

Recent news of a Facebook breach might have a major impact on Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) practices in the U.S. News just before Christmas that Facebook is allowing advertisers and marketers direct access to personal data—and even private conversations—may have the effect of accelerating consideration in the U.S. of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy rules, according to […]

Avon Products vs. Tupperware in addressing the new paradigm. Through the halfway mark in the fourth quarter, publicly traded Direct Selling stocks continued to outperform the broader market and consumer index averages so far in 2018. The Lane Research Direct Selling Index, which comprises the stocks of the six publicly traded direct selling companies we […]

The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated recently released its annual predictions of the top trends that will impact the global workforce in the coming year.   AI and machine learning unmask previously hidden workforce data to make people-centric decisions. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will finally be woven into workforce management practices, revealing a treasure trove of data […]

Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) is hosting its top representatives from across the United States and Canada for its Senior Leadership Meeting in Atlanta. The event, which began yesterday and will run through today, will largely focus on new sales force and client initiatives for 2019. The meeting will also celebrate Primerica’s ongoing success in 2018, […]

Just as the arrival of a new year allows us start a new chapter and usher in new ideas, we too at Direct Selling News are excited to present to you a few new items for show and tell. As you can see we have added a new coat of paint to our look and […]

Direct sellers such as Amway, Natura and Avon have reason to be optimistic for the growth of their hair care product lines over the next five years. A new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com—“Global Hair Care Market Trends, Size – Segmented by Product, Distribution Channel (Direct Selling, Hypermarkets & Retail Chains, e-Commerce), and Geography – Growth, Trends and Forecast”—states the […]

Touchstone Essentials announced it has expanded its CBD oil line with the launch of Calm Advanced+ Hemp Oil, a 1500 mg, full-spectrum, CBD-rich hemp oil. “Research suggests that cannabinoids, especially cannabidiol (CBD), has a range of benefits from calming temporary inflammation to easing the effects of everyday stress and more,” said Touchstone Essentials founder and […]

MONAT® Global recently announced that it has released its Studio One Collection that focuses on eliminating frizz and protecting hair from high-heat styling tools. The collection consists of one existing, re-branded product—The CHAMP™ Conditioning Dry Shampoo—and two new products: The Frizz-Fix Smoothing Hair Primer and the Thermal Protect Styling Shield. “Protecting hair from high-heat tools and environmental factors is […]

LegalShield recently announced that it has promoted Don Thompson to co-president of the firm’s Network Division, effective immediately. Thompson will report directly to LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell. In his new role, he will be responsible for creating and driving sales and network marketing strategies that elevate LegalShield in the marketplace. He will play an instrumental […]

Plexus Worldwide recently announced the addition of industry leader Jack Spitzer to its executive team as treasurer and senior vice president of Finance.  “Jack is a well-known leader in the direct-selling industry who brings new ideas and vast experience in global finance to Plexus,” said Steve Howard, chief financial officer. “In addition to his professional expertise, […]