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 […]
What used to be friendly territory is now a battleground. The gig economy is no longer an outlier. According to a recent McKinsey Global report titled Independent Work: Choice, Necessity and the Gig Economy found that 162 million people in Europe and the United States—or 20 to 30 percent of the working-age population—engage in some […]
Medical Marijuana, Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary Kannaway held its official European Grand Opening in Prague on Nov. 17-18. Kannaway, the first hemp lifestyle network to offer cannabidiol (CBD) hemp botanical products, will also launch several new hemp and CBD hemp oil products at the event, further broadening its product line offerings in Europe. “There is great opportunity for us […]
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATR reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Net sales of $88.8 million decreased 0.5 percent compared to $89.3 million in the third quarter of 2017. On a local currency basis, net sales decreased 0.4 percent compared to 2017. The decline was primarily related to $2.8 […]
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA) and Tupperware (NYSE: TUP) have announced financial results for the third quarter of 2018. USANA USANA net sales were $296.8 million, compared with $261.8 million in the prior-year period, a 13.4 percent increase year-over-year. The company’s skin and personal care product category contributed approximately $9.5 million in incremental sales for the quarter. The company’s total […]
A new survey by Seldia shows direct selling continues to contribute to equality, entrepreneurship and growth in Europe. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Seldia, the European direct selling association, commissioned global market research group Ipsos to do a comprehensive survey into the lives of direct sellers in 2018. The independent study, revealed at Seldia’s […]
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, […]
Flower Mound, Texas-based Mannatech, Incorporated recently announced financial results for its second quarter of 2018. Net sales were $45.1 million, a decrease of $2.6 million, or 5.3 percent, as compared to $47.7 million in the second quarter of 2017. Mannatech’s operations outside of the Americas accounted for approximately 61.6 percent of its consolidated net sales. Regionally, results included: Asia/Pacific: Net sales […]
Ahlen, Germany-based LR Health & Beauty Systems, one of Europe´s leading direct sales companies, today announced that, effective immediately, Andreas Friesch is the company’s new CEO. He succeeds Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl, who leaves the company by mutual agreement. Friesch’s professional experience roots in the European direct sales industry. For 10 years, he led the product […]
London-based Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Total revenue decreased 3 percent to $1.4 billion, or increased 1 percent in constant dollars, both including a benefit of approximately 4 percent due to the impact of adopting the new revenue recognition standard and both including an […]
Orlando, Fla.-based Tupperware Brands today reported its financial result for the second quarter of 2018. Net sales were $535.4 million, down 7 percent (4% local currency), including a 2-point impact from the 2017 closure of Beauticontrol and the combination of the NaturCare and Tupperware businesses in Japan. Emerging markets, accounting for 71 percent of sales, were down 5 […]
SeneGence International® recently announced that Melanie McGuire has joined the company as vice president of Global Events. She will be responsible for overseeing the strategy, execution and success of the company’s annual events in more than 10 countries. “Melanie’s extensive event expertise is a huge asset to our executive team, and we are grateful to have […]