The direct selling industry experienced record high retail sales in 2021 in the United States, according to the Direct Selling Association’s (DSA) Direct Selling Growth and Outlook Survey for 2021.

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) that signaled the Commission is interested in a new trade regulation rule on the use of earnings claims, and also expressed interest in addressing the use of lifestyle claims—like a new luxury car or being able to quit a […]

The Direct Selling Association recently held virtual events featuring almost 20 women entrepreneurs from congressional districts across the country to discuss the importance of flexibility and opportunity when it comes to work, and the value that direct selling can offer women.

DSA’s 2021 Growth and Outlook Report showed a 13.2 percent in 2020, or more than 7.7 million entrepreneurs participating in direct selling on a part- or a full-time basis. This reality, coupled with the DSA Industry Research Committee’s forecast of 4 to 7 percent growth in 2021 for U.S. direct selling, is terrific news.

Together with caucus co-chairs Reps. Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), Direct Selling Association (DSA) President Joseph N. Mariano participated in a virtual briefing titled “Growth of the Micro-Entrepreneur & Legislative Update.” Highlighted in this discussion was the importance of protecting independent contractor status for all Americans, consumer protection and industry self-regulation.  There are […]

DSA’s 2021 Growth and Outlook Report showed a 13.2 percent in 2020, or more than 7.7 million entrepreneurs participating in direct selling on a part- or a full-time basis. This reality, coupled with the DSA Industry Research Committee’s forecast of 4 to 7 percent growth in 2021 for U.S. direct selling, is terrific news.

DSA’s 2021 Growth and Outlook Report showed a 13.2 percent in 2020, or more than 7.7 million entrepreneurs participating in direct selling on a part- or a full-time basis. This reality, coupled with the DSA Industry Research Committee’s forecast of 4 to 7 percent growth in 2021 for U.S. direct selling, is terrific news.

The Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association for direct selling companies, held its annual Capitol Hill Initiative virtually this year, allowing independent direct sellers to attend congressional meetings through video calls.

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) announced its support of the Preserving Direct Seller Independence Act of 2021 H.R. 5038. The legislation introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg and Henry Cuellar would “clearly define direct sellers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) consistent with the Internal Revenue Service Code.”

The resilience that direct selling affords individuals—as consumers or distributors—has been our foundation for more than a century, and so it will remain. The pandemic has provided clear evidence that the name “direct selling” still reflects a positive force for consumers, sellers, individual sellers, and the country.

The direct selling industry’s trade association, the United States Direct Selling Association (DSA), released the results of its 2020 Direct Selling Growth and Outlook Survey, revealing 13.9% growth in the industry and $40.1 billion in U.S. retail sales during the year. “America is forever changing, no more so than during the last year,” said Direct […]

The Direct Selling Association presented the 2020 DSA Award winners for top honors in customer service, products, innovation and to individuals who stood out as a prominent leader in the industry in a virtual awards ceremony. The 2020 DSA Award winners include: 2020 CSR Vision for Tomorrow: Amway – Project Light Speed Excellence in Business: […]