Isagenix International, a Gilbert, Arizona-based global health and wellness company providing nutrition and lifestyle solutions,  announced key executive promotions, including naming Travis Ogden as the company’s CEO, which was previously held by co-founder and chairman Jim Coover. According to the company, the promotions position the organization for continued excellence and growth worldwide. Ogden joined Isagenix in […]

Mannatech, a Coppell, Texas-based global health and wellness company, recently announced that it has promoted two senior members of its executive team—Landen Fredrick and Joel Bikman. Fredrick, who previously served as senior vice president of global operations, was promoted to chief global sales officer and president, North America. He will coordinate worldwide sales activity and […]

New Avon Founded: 1886 (New Avon 2016) Headquarters: New York City Top Executive: CEO Scott White Products: Cosmetics, Personal Care, Health and Wellness As he stepped off the stage, New Avon CEO Scott white could still hear the cheers reverberating throughout the convention hall. Before an audience of more than 6,000 of Avon’s North American representatives in Nashville’s famed […]

The “Amazon Effect,” the disruption of the retail market by the online giant, made many in the direct selling channel take notice regarding their e-commerce and customer service practices. Now Amazon’s purchase of eco-minded natural grocer Whole Foods is helping it to become a formidable challenger in another area that has typically been strong in […]

Click here to order the November 2017 issue in which this article appeared. I LOVE BEING IN THIS CHANNEL. Over the past 27 years, I feel like I’ve seen it all. And really, truly, from daily field work to taking part in growing businesses, seeing the operations and mentoring young business leaders, I can’t imagine a better […]