Plano, Texas-based AdvoCare International recently introduced the Champion’s Pathway, a series of new bonus opportunities designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of its Independent Distributors. The Champion’s Pathway is designed to assist Distributors in their goal setting and provide them with more opportunities to achieve a bonus. “The Champion’s Pathway will help guide our […]

Dallas, Texas-based Ambit Energy, the direct seller of energy and a leading national retail energy provider, recently announced three new service offerings available now for residents in Texas, the company’s largest market. The new plans, Free & Clear Nights, Lone Star Plus 12 and Lone Star Basics 12, are designed to meet a customer’s unique […]

Sao Paulo, Brazilian-based Natura Cosméticos SA has tapped David Boynton as CEO of Britain’s The Body Shop, according to a securities filing on Friday. Boynton, who will replace current CEO Jeremy Schwartz on Dec. 4, has been the head of shirtsmaker Charles Tyrwhitt since 2016. He previously served several leadership roles in the French cosmetics […]

Just in time for Halloween and the holiday season, premier global nutrition company Herbalife today launched its new Protein Bites Variety Pack, fun-size treats that satisfy the trickiest of candy cravings. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will consume 3.4 pounds of candy during Halloween. With the Protein Bites Variety Pack, consumers […]

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 […]