Tupperware Brands Corporation announced fourth quarter 2018 net sales were $505.9 million, down 14 percent (7% local currency) compared to fourth quarter 2017. Emerging markets, accounting for 67 percent of sales, were down 15 percent (down 5% local currency). The emerging market operating units with the most significant local currency sales growth in the fourth quarter […]
Last week, Washington state Attorney General Robert Ferguson filed an injunction against LuLaRoe, Inc., which the Attorney General described as an unlawful pyramid scheme. The complaint alleged that the LuLaRoe plan violated the Washington state Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme statute, made false and misleading earnings claims to potential and existing participants, and otherwise violated the state’s […]
4Life Research President and CEO Danny Lee announced that Ross Terry has been appointed the new vice president of Business Development and Training. In his new role, Terry will report to Senior Vice President of Global Operations Jeff Kalinin as he works with 4Life markets around the world. “I look forward to taking his attitude of […]
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) recently announced that Christopher D. O’Leary has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. “We are pleased to have Chris join our board,” said Executive Chairman Rick Goings. “He brings more than 37 years of operational and leadership experience to Tupperware, having served in several strategically important executive positions […]
Avon Products, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nick Burton as vice president of Digital Development. Burton will report to Chief Digital & Information Technology Officer Benedetto Conversano and will be based in Chiswick. The appointment is effective January 28. According to the company, Burton will play a pivotal role in Avon’s transformation, driving its digital […]
Photo: Chaun Harper and Dr. Lucy Gildea Mary Kay Inc. announced the appointments of Chaun Harper as senior vice president, chief manufacturing officer and Dr. Lucy Gildea as senior vice president, chief scientific officer. In their new roles, Harper and Gildea will join the global cosmetics company’s executive team. Harper will assume responsibility for global manufacturing operations, global […]
Plexus Charities is donating a large portion of the $375,000 sale of a rare Lexus LFA to Feeding America to help fight domestic hunger. The philanthropic organization of Scottsdale, Arizona-based Plexus Worldwide auctioned off the sportscar at the Russo and Steele event during Arizona Auto Week, which is known for showcasing some of the most luxurious cars in the […]
Young Living Essential Oils recently announced the promotion of Michael Green to chief information officer. In his new role, Green will be responsible for building scalable information technology systems that can handle the growing volume of product sales and infrastructure to support the company’s 6 million members worldwide. “Michael has proved to be an important leader in our […]
Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus and Kannaway® CEO Blake Schroeder will speak at the CBD Symposium to be held Jan. 30 in Anaheim, California. The symposium, which will take place at the Anaheim Marriott 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST, is an invite-only event that will focus on direct selling market opportunities, as well as the many recent groundbreaking scientific advances of […]
WellStar recently announced that it has expanded into the Russian and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets. The Berlin, Germany-based direct seller of skin care and hair care products opened an office in Russia last October. The company also announce that it is preparing an office in South Korea to allow for expansion into the […]
SeneGence International® announced that it has launched in New Zealand. The opening of the new market for the global beauty brand featured a two-day event that included a welcome reception and meet-and-greet with founder and CEO Joni Rogers-Kante; Philippe Guerreau, president of SeneGence; and Chris Simonian, chief sales and development officer. SeneGence’s top-level distributors from around the world […]
According to a recent article by Forbes, technology to compete against a disruptive Amazon will continue to be central to the retail play of 2019. However, it isn’t the only thing driving what will makes retailers’ tech shopping list. While you can expect to see more holographic 3D images at malls and stores to wow you, the following […]