Dallas, Texas-based Mary Kay Inc. has opened in Peru. The cosmetics giant celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15 in Lima. With a 54-year history, and operations in nearly 40 countries, this expansion strengthens Mary Kay’s already solid foundation in Latin America. The globally recognized company, with millions of Independent Beauty Consultants around the […]

Meridian, Idaho-based Scentsy, the direct seller of personal and home fragrances, recently held its annual Rock-a-Thon that helped to raise $250,384 for the Salvation Army. Last Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., more than 1,200 volunteers took turns lining the sidewalks in front of Scentsy. Rocking chairs were in motion—all rocking to raise funds […]

Los Angeles-based Herbalife, the global nutrition company, announced that it continued in its 13th year as the official nutrition partner of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon and title sponsor of the Herbalife International Distance race, which kicked off the 31st Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox on Sept. 16. “Our corporate sponsorship, along with our […]

Bountiful, Utah-based ARIIX, an international opportunity company that promotes healthy, toxin-free living, introduced Reviive, an update of its personal care product line, to hundreds of attendees during the ARIIX Boot Camp in Las Vegas recently. The Reviive product line provides consumers with a pure, safe and toxin-free choice when it comes to selecting a shampoo, […]

Gold Canyon International, the Chandler, Arizona-based direct seller of specialty fragranced products and styled accessories, recently announced the appointment of A.K. Khalil as its new President and CEO. Khalil’s appointment marks a strategic move by Gold Canyon’s ownership to bring on an energetic change agent, a leader and a visionary who has 18 years of […]

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. During the last week of August, Hurricane Harvey devastated […]

LegalShield, the Ada, Oklahoma-based provider of affordable legal plans and the IDShield identity theft solution for individuals, families and small businesses, recently extended both its practical support and prayers to those affected by Hurricane Irma. “While most contractors are honest and provide quality work, LegalShield reminds homeowners and businesses affected by Hurricane Irma to be […]

New research by scientists at USANA, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based nutritional company, has discovered that what we eat and drink may have a significant impact on how our genes are regulated. In a new study published in the journal Nutrients, USANA scientists discovered the chemical signatures found on DNA (termed DNA methylation) were different […]

Sandy, Utah-based LifeVantage Corp. announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2017. “We finished fiscal 2017 on a strong note, posting 12.5 percent sequential revenue growth compared to the third quarter,” said LifeVantage President and CEO Darren Jensen. “I am excited about the progress we have and are making […]

Lehi, Utah-based Young Living Essential Oils, a world leader in essential oils, recently announced that it has been working with SCS Global Services (SCS)—a global expert in environmental and sustainability certification, standards development, responsible sourcing and business solutions—to advance its proprietary Seed to Seal® program to the next level. Successful pilot testing of enhanced Seed […]

Compelling Creations, the faith-based party plan company based in Atlanta, Georgia, recently announced that it has absorbed the direct selling business of Christian Bling, a faith-based jewelry company. On June 19, Christian Bling announced to its consultant community that effective immediately it would no longer sell using the direct selling business model. The first call […]

Any great direct selling organization will tell you that the vision of its founder is the driving force behind its continued success. Think Mary Kay Ash. Or Doris Christopher. Or Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel. Three years after his passing, Harland C. Stonecipher’s pledge to provide middle-income Americans with a product that affords easy […]