As the industry turned to virtual events in place of their traditional in-person conventions during the height of the pandemic, many companies reported increased engagement and higher viral share among attendees. Sales often increased as well, as participants were free to shop instead of travel or commute during the event’s final sessions. But a new […]
Infinitus was recently recognized for the design of Infinitus Plaza, its headquarters in Guangzhou's new Baiyun Central Business District.
Young Living will be advancing its sustainability efforts through a focus on regenerative farming, conservation, habitat preservation, supply chain and waste reduction. The company will also be building on its pledge to enhance biodiversity, implement sustainable energy sources and analyze every step of its global supply chain. Some of these initiatives will be accomplished through […]
Refill stations will soon be available in majority of The Body Shop retail stores. As part of a five-year rollout plan, product refill stations are part of the company’s efforts to reduce plastic use and continue its action against the global plastic crisis.
In early 2021, Tupperware completed a materiality assessment to determine which areas would be most important to the business as it built a thoughtful environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
Arbonne International, LLC unveiled its Annual Sustainability Report and summarized its green initiatives and results last year. In 2020, the company recovered 365,000 packaging units through its ArbonneCycle program, converted its UK office into a 100% renewable energy-powered location and began using non-toxic glass jars for the launch of its AgeWell anti-aging skincare line. “Our […]
Despite growing interest in sustainability, two major factors are discouraging consumers from purchasing brands with sustainability-oriented practices. According to a global survey from The Conference Board, consumers cite the top deterrents as the price premium associated with sustainable products, as well as communications challenges. The latter entails consumers insufficiently knowing about, trusting and understanding brands’ sustainability claims. […]
Despite growing interest in sustainability, two major factors are discouraging consumers from purchasing brands with sustainability-oriented practices. According to a global survey from The Conference Board, consumers cite the top deterrents as the price premium associated with sustainable products, as well as communications challenges. The latter entails consumers insufficiently knowing about, trusting and understanding brands’ sustainability claims. […]
Thank you for being part of the DSA Annual Meeting. Ours is an age marked by transition. As direct selling faces these tides of change, the fight to protect our independent salesforces and their ability to build business on their own terms remains our lynchpin issue. We have taken note of the cultural moment all […]
Brazilian beauty brand Natura, the ninth largest direct selling company in the world with 2016 net sales of $2.26 billion, has been busy in recent years. In the midst of leadership changes—long-time CEO Alessandro Carlucci retired in 2015 and subsequent CEO Roberto Lima resigned—the company has not only moved its business into the digital age, […]
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 […]