Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) shares rose 1.7% after the company recently announced its new growth strategy and long-term financial targets for 2021. The updated “Open Up Avon” strategy is geared at bringing Avon back on its growth trajectory by focusing on revamping the direct selling business, renovating the brand and boosting e-commerce. The Avon Products, […]

Avon Products recently announced that Dronacharya Chakraborty has been appointed General Manager, India. This is effective immediately. Mr. Chakraborty will report to Global Vice President, Asia Pacific Bill Rahn. Mr. Chakraborty’s appointment is part of Avon’s strategy to drive growth and better capture the vast opportunities in India.  He brings 20 years of experience in […]

Lehi, Utah-based Young Living Essential Oils recently announced that the Amanzi Amahle Farm and Distillery in Cape Town, South Africa, will become the newest Young Living partner farm. The farm will provide Young Living with essential oils, including eucalyptus radiata, tea tree, grapefruit, orange and lemon. “We’re proud to partner with the Amanzi Amahle Farm and […]

Gilbert, Ariz.-based Isagenix International was recently selected as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies for 2018 by Az Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ. “This is the most comprehensive corporate awards program in Arizona, and due to the breadth of the areas it examines, companies who are selected join a prestigious group of employers in Arizona,” said Denise Gredler, […]

Ada, Okla.-based LegalShield recently announced the hiring of Stephanie Gaccetta as vice president, Contact Center; Tina Gaccetta as vice president, Marketing and Incentives Network Division; and Scott Grissom as vice president of Product Leadership, Marketing and Sales. “We’re delighted to welcome Stephanie, Tina and Scott to the LegalShield family,” said LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell. “Each of these […]

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 […]

Bountiful, Utah-based ARIIX recently announced it has opened a new office in British Columbia to support its growing market in Canada. The opening follows the merger of ARIIX and NuCerity earlier this year, which significantly increased the company’s presence in Canada. The new ARIIX Canada office, located in Richmond, will have a warehouse and distribution […]

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 […]

Red Aspen, the Boise, Idaho-based beauty and cosmetics startup that offers false eyelashes for women, was center stage at the recent Miss America pageant held September 9 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Twenty-six of the pageant contestants took up the company’s offer to try its signature lashes. Seven of the final Top 10 contestants were recipients […]

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 […]

Los Angeles-based Herbalife Nutrition, in conjunction with National Breakfast Month, announced the results of its Healthy Breakfast Survey of more than 8,000 global consumers. The survey about breakfast attitudes and consumption habits, which can have serious health implications for consumers, revealed that while 95 percent of respondents acknowledge the importance of eating breakfast, nearly 50 percent don’t […]

Columbus, Ohio-based Thirty-One Gifts recently announced that it has expanded its business presence and accompanying charitable outreach with a new multicultural initiative targeted toward Hispanics. On Saturday, September 8, the company launched its Latina Initiative designed for both Spanish- and English-speaking Latinas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are opening our doors to the Latina market and we’re […]