Maciej Maciejewski

Scentsy Inc. was presented with the Product Innovation Award for its Scentsy Air Purifier at the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) annual meeting this month in Boca Raton, Florida. This award is given to companies that bring new products or services to the marketplace and exhibit a high standard of excellence and innovation.

On the way to success, one thing is certain – changes. In any business. Melaleuca has appointed Frank VanderSloot as executive chairman of its board of directors and has promoted Jerry Felton to chief executive officer.

Herbalife Nutrition announced a two-year global responsibility partnership with Plastic Bank, a social enterprise that works to stop ocean plastic, that will prevent 400,000 pounds of plastic from polluting the oceans by 2023. As an additional benefit, Plastic Bank’s community members in Indonesia can exchange plastic waste for life-improving benefits.

The survey shows record highs of $42.7 billion in retail sales and 44.6 million customers of the direct sales & network marketing channel. The number of direct sellers decreased by 5.2% over 2020 to 7.3 million but still remained above the number of direct sellers reported in 2019. Growth & Outlook is DSA’s annual survey that reports on the size and scope of direct selling in the U.S. and is audited by Nathan Associates, an international economic consulting firm.

Operating in e-commerce can be a magnet for cybercriminals who seek to mine valuable customer data and operating information. Securing digital infrastructure is essential for companies who want a robust online presence, but for QNET, that security had been both a high priority and incredible challenge.

MONAT Global Corp and MONAT Gratitude were recognized with four Stevie Awards, including a Gold Stevie for Company of the Year in the retail category. The company also received a Silver Stevie for Minority-Owned Business of the Year and a Bronze Stevie in the Consumer Products division for MONAT Wellness and Vegan Protein.

For the past four years, dōTERRA has fulfilled product orders within the state of Hawaii through a third-party vendor. That model will now change with the grand opening of its new 7,500 square foot product center.

Kyäni announced the launch of Kyäni Electro, an electrolyte drink mix designed to support hydration and the regeneration of nitric oxide, a vasodilator that allows for increased circulation and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and tissue.

Changes in the largest MLM company in Germany. PM-International has strengthened its leadership team in North America with the appointment of Gordon Hester. He will serve as the new general manager sales for USA and Canada.

Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association, hosted 155 delegates over two days in Brussels and online in a hybrid event. The gathering follows a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.