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DSA’s On-the-Go Learning Help Members Learn from Colleagues
DSA’s On-the-Go Learning Help Members Learn from Colleagues
Photo: The DSA’s Senior Vice President of Education & Marketing Melissa Brunton and Vice President of Membership Nancy Burke identify the upcoming DSA Fall Conference 2018 and Direct Selling Boot Camp presentations that will be released as a part of the 2019 DSA On-the-Go Learning offerings. Through its events, the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) uses […]
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LifeVantage CEO Darren Jensen Named to DSA Board of Directors
LifeVantage CEO Darren Jensen Named to DSA Board of Directors
LifeVantage CEO Darren Jensen was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association representing the direct selling industry and advocates on behalf of its 200-plus member companies. The board consists of 22 industry leaders who serve as officers and directors, as nominated and elected by their peers. Jensen […]
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Seeking Regulatory Clarity
Seeking Regulatory Clarity
This Sidebar is part of the August 2018 Cover Story Continuous and transparent communication about how direct selling works and its value has prompted greater understanding by governments and the public around the world, Tamuna Gabilaia, executive director and COO, WFDSA, says. Offering this education ensures more favorable operating environments for distinguished and credible direct […]
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A New Age for Direct Selling – In the age of Amazon, how will the industry continue to compete?
A New Age for Direct Selling – In the age of Amazon, how will the industry continue to compete?
They may not be losing the war, but traditional American retailers sure are taking a beating in battle. Forbes has reported that malls and shopping centers lost more than 10,000 stores in 2017, “perhaps the worst year on record,” wrote Ben Gamse, Market Research Manager for the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA), in our July issue. […]
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Steady Global Growth
Steady Global Growth
It’s August, and you all know what that means, right? Yes, it’s our Billion Dollar Markets issue. Each year we provide you with an analysis of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations’ global sales data. Writer Beth Douglass Silcox identifies the 24 countries with retail sales of $1 billion or more from direct selling. She […]
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Dear Direct Selling Colleague,
Dear Direct Selling Colleague,
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 […]
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DSA Independent Contractor Practicum Kicks Off “Year of the Independent Contractor”
DSA Independent Contractor Practicum Kicks Off “Year of the Independent Contractor”
Photo: Department of Labor Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Labor, Nicholas C. Geale, presenting at the DSA Independent Contractor Practicum on how the Administration and Department of Labor are positively positioning independent contractors in the marketplace. On Thursday, July 26, 2018, the Direct Selling Association convened its Independent Contractor Practicum to discuss pathways to protecting the […]
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European Cosmetics and Personal Care Market Grew by 1.3% in 2017
European Cosmetics and Personal Care Market Grew by 1.3% in 2017
The U.S. Direct Selling Association reported in its annual “Growth and Outlook Report” released last month that retail sales of beauty and personal care products in the U.S. slightly declined in 2017, coming in fourth in percentage sales by product category behind wellness, services and home & family care. In Europe, however, 2017 sales of cosmetics and personal care products […]
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DSA of Canada Celebrates Top Achievers at 2018 Awards Gala 
DSA of Canada Celebrates Top Achievers at 2018 Awards Gala 
Photo: Ivan P. Phelan Award recipient Rhancha Trick, Director Business Development, Nature’s Sunshine (centre) with DSA Chair Tracie Graham (left) and DSA President Peter Maddox (right) The Direct Sellers Association (DSA) of Canada recently announced the recipients of the 2018 DSA Awards held on June 26, 2018, during its annual conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and […]
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Fragile or Agile?
Fragile or Agile?
Disruption is coming. How nimble is your company to weather the inevitable storm? Ten years ago, when we needed a ride, we called a cab by default. Then came Uber and Lyft, to the dismay of taxi drivers. Twenty years ago, when we wanted to buy new clothes, we drove to the mall. Then came […]
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The Retail Apocalypse Myth and The Path Back to Growth
The Retail Apocalypse Myth and The Path Back to Growth
We want to hear from you! Why do you think direct selling’s U.S. numbers are down? Sound off by clicking the following links to share your thoughts: Question #1: In your opinion, what are the main reasons for the downturn in direct selling? goo.gl/xH9KaU Question #2: What do we as an industry need to improve […]
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Walmart, Amazon Affecting Direct Sellers’ Wellness Business?
Walmart, Amazon Affecting Direct Sellers’ Wellness Business?
Last month, in its annual “Growth and Outlook Report,” the U.S. Direct Selling Association reported that retail sales of $34.9 billion for 2017 were down 1.8 percent from 2016. The wellness product category, which has been the channel’s strongest category for several years—and which accounted for 33.8 percent of all sales last year—also saw a slight decline. This marks […]
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