Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association, recently released a new survey on direct sellers in the European Union. Seldia commissioned Ipsos, a Paris-based global market research firm, to conduct a socio-economic study on the direct selling salesforce. This is the first such report in the last 10 years to cover the makeup and motivation of […]

The Mary Kay FoundationSM recently announced its 2018 cancer grant recipients. The Foundation awards grants annually to top research institutions in the US that are conducting innovative research to better understand cancers that affect women. Since 1996, the Foundation has awarded more than $28 million in grants to universities and medical centers around the country. […]

Perfectly Posh proudly says it owns its awesomeness and gives permission to its consultants and customers to do the same. It’s a pampering company that is a little edgy, mixing posh design with sweet, sassy and sometimes snarky messaging into fun and indulgent skin care products. PERFECTLY POSH Founded: 2011 Headquarters: Salt Lake City, UT Top […]

Orlando, Fla.-based Tupperware Brands Corporation released its 2016–2017 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report detailing its latest efforts to make a lasting effect on the lives of women globally and to reduce environmental impact. “At Tupperware Brands, we recognize our responsibility as a global leader to play an active role in the lives of our 3 […]

Photo: St. Basil’s Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia Avon Products, the second-largest direct seller in the world, announced the grand opening of the first Breast Cancer Support Centre in Moscow, Russia, to provide support for women with breast cancer. The center, called Vmeste (meaning “together”), was founded by London-based Avon Products and the National […]

This past week, Northern Ireland’s most influential leaders from the legal, prosecution, law enforcement and frontline support sectors gathered in Belfast for the first-ever Justice Institute on Gender-Based Violence held in the U.K. Funded by the Avon Foundation for Women, the Institute is an innovative and interactive training program that provides participants with the tools […]

In November, Avon convened its 16th Justice Institute on gender-based violence. The goal of the Institute is to improve the quality of legal protections for gender violence victims and guarantee their effective application. Held in Romania, the initiative brought together judges, judicial officials, prosecutors, law enforcement officials and representatives of government agencies. Top non-governmental organizations […]

The Avon Foundation for Women was recently globally recognized for its work to end violence against women by non-governmental organization Together For Girls. In partnership with national governments, civil society and the private sector, Together for Girls brings attention to the issue of violence against girls in support of country-driven efforts for change. Every year, […]

As part of Dallas, Texas-based Mary Kay’s Global Day of Beauty, the cosmetics giant joined its independent salesforce to provide pampering sessions for women in need. The recent event at Preston Theater in Houston, Texas, included hair-styling, makeup application and other activities to help the women make a fresh start. From the United States to […]

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 […]

December is a time of celebration. And what a pleasure it is to kick off my tenure as the new Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Direct Selling News with our very own celebration. This month, almost the entire issue of the magazine is dedicated to our cover story celebrating “The Most Influential Women in Direct Selling.” This year […]

Click here to order the December 2017 issue in which this article appeared. In This Issue: The Most Influential Women in Direct Selling Bringing Gender Parity to Direct Selling  Advocating for the Direct Selling Community  Navigating the Millennial-Driven World Sticking to a Winning Business Model Leading with Passion and Commitment Launching New Products and Segments Recruiting and […]