The workplace experience has rapidly evolved over the last few years. Employee expectations, disruptive technology and organizations’ willingness to be more flexible have shaken up the traditional approach to building a corporate environment. Here are four hot trends relevant to direct selling companies.
The past TWO YEARS have shined a bright light on mental health and its impact on workplace productivity and employee retention. Companies are evaluating the importance of mental health throughout their workforce.
The Beginning QNET was founded in 1998 in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis, and the heels of the dotcom crash that turned many local Asian economies upside down. It was a time of turmoil in more ways than one for a group of young Asian entrepreneurs who were reeling from having just discovered […]
Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) has announced that NFL veteran Bryan Barker has become a spokesperson for its subsidiary Kannaway®. “We believe that our partnership with Bryan Barker will help us spread awareness about the wellness benefits of CBD,” said Kannaway CEO Blake Schroeder. “We look forward to sharing his story and hopefully encouraging others to consider including CBD in their lives.” Barker is a […]
Marijuana’s misunderstood sister hemp is projected to be a $22 billion market by 2020, but can it overcome the social stigma and federal regulations that threaten to hold it back? It’s been called the gateway crop. Thanks to its stalks topped with five leaves, hemp shares the same signature look as its intoxicating relative, the marijuana […]
If you haven’t heard about it yet, where have you been? I’m talking about Cannabidiol, or CBD, the ingredient being credited with a growing list of health benefits and, as a result, is rapidly transforming much of the consumer product landscape. Both Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Mehmet Oz are just a few mainstream medical professionals […]
Stemtech Corporation recently announced its entry into the oral care category with the introduction of OraStem, an all-natural tooth-whitening toothpaste. “This is another major positive milestone for Stemtech Corporation,” said CEO Ray Carter. “It clearly demonstrates our product leadership in the consumer wellness space.” Stem cells are at the center of the body’s ability to […]
Direct selling is big business — $189-billion-a-year big business — with more than 117 million independent distributors worldwide*, representing everything from clothing and jewelry to wellness, nutrition products, and home décor. And with the distributor compensation complexity factored in can cause some complicated tax compliance rules. The Who For starters, who is responsible for reporting sales […]
Los Angeles-based Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. Yesterday announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. Net sales of $1.3 billion increased 12 percent compared to second quarter 2017. Volume points of 1.5 billion, the highest amount to be recorded in a quarter in company history, increased 12 percent compared to the prior year period, […]
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 […]
In this issue: List of Top 100 Companies DSN Welcomes Executives and Guests to its Global 100 Evening of Celebration Global Good: Why Direct Selling Succeeds Beyond Our Borders 5 Best Practices for Making It Work in the Global Market Frequently Asked Questions about the Global 100 Ranking Bravo Legacy Award: D. Gary Young: A […]
Natural Health Trends Corp., a marketer of premium quality personal care, wellness and “quality of life” products under the NHT Global brand, has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Total revenue of $52.4 million decreased 13 percent compared to $59.9 million in the first quarter of 2017 and increased 14 […]