Dallas-based Stream (formerly Stream Energy), a leading direct selling company and provider of connected life services, recently launched its line of Energy Services, in addition to Wireless, Protective and Home Services, in northern Illinois. Illinois is the seventh state added to Stream’s growing energy retail provider footprint, which includes Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, […]

Sandy, Utah-based LifeVantage recently announced the appointment of Kevin McMurray as General Counsel. A veteran of the health and wellness industry, McMurray brings more than 25 years of legal expertise to LifeVantage, where he will be responsible for leading the legal department and serving as counsel to the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board […]

I am proud of how direct selling truly is open to all, with its low risk and ease of entry, no requirement for formal qualifications or training or high capital investment, and with ease of exit should a participant decide it’s not for them. Direct selling can offer a route to entrepreneurialism to anyone who […]

Never before has the industry seen a global environment filled with this much opportunity. More people than ever want a life that allows them to work when and where they want. Consumers are buying quality products that help them look and feel more confident. And people are increasingly seeking experiences that connect them to others […]

With more than 40 years of direct selling experience under his belt, John Fleming knows just about all there is to know about this channel. But there’s one thing that still puzzles him, says the Direct Selling News former Publisher and now Ambassador: “I’ve never understood why anyone associated with the direct selling business model didn’t understand […]

October feels like a milestone month. The frenzy of back-to-school is behind us, fall is in full swing and the holiday season is just around the corner. In business, October kicks off the final quarter of the year, giving executive teams just three more months to achieve—or perhaps exceed—the goals they set on Jan. 1. […]

In the past month, three natural disasters have struck North America and the Caribbean, killing hundreds of people and causing property damage amounting to billions of dollars. Many people in the direct selling community, particularly those in Texas and Florida, were affected by these horrific events. In late August, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, […]

Sandy, Utah-based LifeVantage Corporation recently announced that it will become the title sponsor for the United Soccer League’s Real Monarchs as the team takes on the LA Galaxy II at Rio Tinto Stadium on October 14. The Real Monarchs, who sit atop the league standings, will look to close out the regular season in their […]

In advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ is awarding $3 million in critical, unrestricted grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This year’s highly sought-after grant slate brings the total investment in The Foundation’s annual shelter grant program to […]

Peekaboo Beans, the British Columbia-based retailer of ethically sourced children’s apparel, recently announced it has officially launched the first phase of its business in the United States. “We are very excited to report that our customer website is fully integrated for U.S. shopping, along with a fully functional US Stylist portal,” said Traci Costa, Founder […]

Hong-Kong-based QNET, the Asian direct seller of lifestyle and wellness products, recently expanded its operations into East Africa with the opening of an office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company, which currently has three accessible local agents in West Africa—Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso—held an official opening of the office on September 21. […]

WorldVentures™ Holdings LLC, parent company of the global vacation and lifestyle club WorldVentures, recently announced the appointment of Josh Paine as Chief Executive Officer. Paine will oversee day-to-day strategic and operational decisions, elevate the brand, strengthen the leadership team and enhance the overall growth of WorldVentures Holdings. “Josh has a passion for instilling organizations with […]