Orlando, Fla.-based Tupperware Brands Corporation released its 2016–2017 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report detailing its latest efforts to make a lasting effect on the lives of women globally and to reduce environmental impact. “At Tupperware Brands, we recognize our responsibility as a global leader to play an active role in the lives of our 3 […]

Dallas-based Ambit Energy recently announced that Ambit Cares, the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative, has been named an official supporting partner of Feeding America®, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger through a network of food banks. “We are proud of the work we’ve done over the past three years and are excited […]

Tributes continue to pour in for Rich DeVos, the Amway co-founder and direct selling legend who died last Thursday at the age of 92. The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) issued a statement on his passing of DeVos, who was a DSA Hall of Fame Member, DSEF Circle of Honor Recipient and former DSA and DSEF Board […]

A new survey of more than 1,000 women with side hustles reveals that the top three reasons women choose independent work are flexibility (44%), income (38%) and entrepreneurship (25%). “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Her Side Hustle: Women in the Gig Economy 2018” provides an in-depth look at a cross-section of women who make income working […]

Frisco, Texas-based Le-Vel recently announced that it is now fully operational in Canada with a new website, packaging and fulfillment center. The company launched its new Canadian website—Le-Vel.ca—complete with English and French translations. The site will accommodate Brand Promoters and customers throughout all Canadian provinces and territories. Le-Vel also introduced new Canadian product packaging in […]

London-based Avon Products, Inc. recently announced key milestones in the transformation of its supply chain, fueling greater flexibility and connectivity throughout its supply chain and delivering marked improvement in service quality as well as satisfaction and retention levels for Avon Representatives. Transformation efforts thus far have included leadership appointments, digital applications and operational changes.  Leadership Appointment Avon […]

Sandy, Utah-based LifeVantage announced it has formally expanded into Austria. The new market opened September 1 and is open for both distributor enrollments and orders as well as customer orders. “This is yet another step forward in expanding our strategic footprint throughout Europe and a key part of the larger European plan,” said Dave Fleming, […]

International fragrance company Scentsy, Inc. recently announced that as of September 1, it will raise money, support and awareness for the American Heart Association in the U.S., the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Canada and World Vision in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. “We are launching our ‘Warm the Heart’ movement with approximately 110,000 passionate, giving […]

Los Angeles-based Herbalife Nutrition announced a design competition in collaboration with the prestigious Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). Kicking off with the new school year, the design challenge is part of a special Advanced Study Program, International Manufacturing & Product Development, where FIDM students will develop a line of activewear for Herbalife Nutrition’s […]

How many of us DVR our favorite television shows because we don’t want to be bothered with ads? Or click the “x” on those pop-up screens telling us about limited-time offers? What about the ads displayed on billboards, on the sides of buses, in the subway, the grocery store and sporting events? When advertising pervades […]

So you think millennials have disrupted the market? Just wait until you see what the next generation of consumers has in store for the direct selling industry. Pinned as lazy, entitled or demanding, the millennial demographic has earned a bad reputation with the generations before them. They are the free thinkers with high expectations who […]

On paper it doesn’t seem like Xyngular’s math should work. The company’s equation for weight loss? Become less to become more. Its algorithm for financial stability? Bring in a few hundred dollars more a month, not millions a year. Xyngular Founded: 2009 Headquarters: Lehi, UT Top Executive: Russ Fletcher, CEO Annual Revenue: $100 Million But the […]