Ireland

LifeVantage recently launched its third European market in the past eight months with the addition of Ireland last week. “The opening of Ireland is something that has been highly anticipated among many of our leaders in the UK in particular, and we expect it to be a productive asset in our larger European strategy,” said…

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Immunotec Expands into Colombia

Six months after expanding into Guatemala, Immunotec has officially opened for business in Colombia. A grand opening event was recently held in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city, attracting over 4,000 enthusiastic attendees. Immunotec CEO Mauricio Domenzain and Meredith Berkich, president of North America and Europe, attended the event. “We’re tremendously excited to bring…

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Record global sales, China inches closer to eclipsing the U.S., and emerging markets gain strength. In 2017, global direct selling recorded US$189.6 billion (2017 constant U.S. dollars) in estimated retail sales—a 1.6 percent increase over 2016. — and up nearly $20 billion since 2014, resulting in a 3.7% compound annual growth rate over the 3-year period…

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Immunotec has quite a compelling story to tell. Its 20-year history is rooted in groundbreaking scientific research and product innovation, which began 40 years ago in Canada. ImmunotecFounded: 1996Headquarters: Vaudreuil-Dorion, CanadaTop Executive: CEO, Mauricio Domenzain2017 Revenue: $101.5 MillionProducts: Immune-Boosting Supplements But the story isn’t over—by a longshot, according to new CEO Mauricio Domenzain. A big dose of personality and…

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LifeVantage Corp., a Sandy, Utah-based health and wellness company, has commenced a cross-border e-commerce model that leverages social marketing in China, making LifeVantage products available for the first time throughout the country. Select LifeVantage products will be available for purchase throughout China via a secure e-commerce website hosted in China. Products will be shipped directly…

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Eight years ago three sisters began brainstorming, looking for a way to recreate the cute nail wraps only available at salons. All three cost-conscious moms, Lyndsey Ekstrom, Christy Hepworth and Keri Evans, enjoyed the creative self-expression found in manicure and pedicure colors and styles. But at $60 for hands and another $60 for toes, the…

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London, U.K.-based Avon has appointed Paul Stephens as executive director of Sales for Avon U.K. His new role takes effect immediately. Stephens, who was born in Scotland, joined Avon as a division manager in the United Kingdom before progressing through roles leading the sales leadership program. He then became a regional manager, with responsibility for…

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Youngevity International, an omni-direct lifestyle company based in Chula Vista, California, has launched a new social selling website designed to improve both the distributor and customer experience. The website, available in both English and Spanish, includes new business-building features, such as online event creation, along with improved search functionality and localized international pricing. The site…

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Meredith Berkich

Quebec, Canada-based Immunotec Inc., a seller of nutrition, skincare and wellness products, recently announced that Meredith Berkich, the 25-year network marketing professional and two-time member of Direct Selling News’ Most Influential Women in Direct Selling, has joined its executive team to lead the U.S. business as President of Immunotec U.S. The announcement caps a year…

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Plano, Texas-based WorldVentures™ Holdings LLC, parent company of the travel direct sales company WorldVentures, recently announced the appointment of Chief Information Officer Gareth Hooper. Hooper will lead technical operations, multi-level marketing solutions and the enterprise solutions that support the WorldVentures Holdings business. “Gareth is a servant leader with a proven track record and over 15…

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