Canada’s legalization of recreational cannabis may likely put more pressure on the US to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which would help to grow be a boon to the CBD market—thus allowing direct selling companies to sell cannabis products for both medical and recreational purposes. At the stroke of midnight, Canada became the second country […]

If you are looking to enhance your content marketing strategy, check out the key takeaways from the recently concluded Content Marketing World 2018. The annual event for content marketers included experts, professionals, influencers and innovators in the space converging to discuss trends, share strategies and present insights and ideas. Top takeaways included: Curiosity Gaps: Content marketers must earn […]

Herbalife Nutrition entered the $38 billion coffee industry yesterday the launch of a Mocha High Protein Iced Coffee. The company’s recent global breakfast survey of over 8,000 people revealed that in the U.S. specifically, more than 60 percent of consumers drink coffee daily. Younger coffee drinkers are driving the iced coffee category growth—in 2017, more than 50 […]

Avon Products, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Colin Shenoy as vice president for IT Transformation, effective immediately. Shenoy will report to recently appointed Chief Digital and IT Officer Benedetto Conversano as part of the Digital and IT leadership team. His responsibilities will include designing and implementing a new digital and IT organization for Avon, executing a targeted strategy to transform the […]

Youngevity International is enjoying some major momentum since its entry into the cannabis market, and investors are taking notice. Shares of the Chula Vista, Calif.-based omni-direct lifestyle company were up 35.5 percent last Friday, the day after the online news organization CannabisNewsWire (CNW) featured the company prominently in an article on the rapid adoption of […]

Cannabidiol (CBD) is rapidly being integrated into myriad mainstream consumer wellness products around the globe. According to a new report by CannabisNewsWire: Global cannabis market expected to quadruple to over $63 billion by 2024 CBD oil market to grow at CAGR of 39.19 percent through 2021 CBD products exploding into a wide variety of product […]

Tupperware Brands Corporation recently announced that following a successful 25-year career with the company, Michael S. Poteshman plans to retire from his role as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Poteshman will continue in his role until March 1, 2019, following the company’s fiscal year 2018 financial closing process. Poteshman joined the company’s former parent company, Premark International, Inc. […]

Nashville, Tenn.-based Southwestern Family of Companies recently announced the promotion of Beth Jackson to vice president and corporate controller. Jackson will oversee the accounting department and be responsible for payroll, accounts payable, tax, audit, budget, general ledger, consolidated financial reporting, cash management and staffing functions. She will also work in tandem with Southwestern Family of Companies’ […]

Herbalife Nutrition has been named a corporate partner for the United Nation’s Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development 2018. This is the third consecutive year the Los Angeles based company has supported the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). Organized by Global Initiatives and the United Nations Development Programme at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from October 11–12, the forum […]

Plano, Texas-based WorldVentures™ recently announced it has begun operation in Mexico. “Today, we have the vision and leadership to thoughtfully enter into new markets to bring more fun, freedom and fulfillment to people around the world,” WorldVentures CEO Josh Paine said. “And because we have carefully selected servant leaders, more people will have the opportunity to […]

Avon Russia is teaming up with Disney to create a Fashion Academy where designers compete to take training at the RANEOA School of Design. Budding Russian fashion designers are being offered the opportunity to design their own Disney-inspired fashion collection, which will be sold in Avon brochures in Russia next year. The project offers talented […]

The Mary Kay Foundation℠ recently announced it is awarding $3 million in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s grant contribution, which includes shelters across the country as well as in Puerto Rico and Guam, brings the Foundation’s total investment in its shelter grant program to $50 million. […]