California’s Court of Appeal has upheld a law that classifies gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees.  

On Tuesday, California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 5, which would provide new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies. The 29-11 vote now sends it back to the state Assembly for final approval. AB5, as it is also called, has drawn staunch opposition from on-demand delivery and ridesharing companies like Uber […]

Finding solutions to hyper growth has given Senegence a strong foothold on the future. SeneGence Founded: 1999 Top Executives: Joni Rogers-Kante, Founder, CEO and Chairwoman | Ben Kante, Chief Strategy Officer | Alan Rogers Kante, Chief Experience Officer Products: Health and Wellness Headquarters: Foothill Ranch, California Employees: 400 Operation & Manufacturing Centers: California and Oklahoma COUNTRIES: […]

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 […]

The Isagenix Legacy Foundation recently announced that it is awarding its first round of grants, totaling $665,400, to 16 U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The nonprofits selected align with the Foundation’s mission to provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all and aid for those affected by natural disasters. Located in Arizona, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, […]

SimplyFun, LLC announced it will Play It Forward this holiday season by supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation as a National Corporate Sponsor, donating board games valued at $525,000. “We are very pleased to continue our partnership and welcome SimplyFun as a National Corporate Sponsor of the 2018 Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired […]

This is the Year of the Independent Contractor, and it is important to recognize that direct selling’s most significant advantages over traditional retail are the independent contractors who have personal, trusted relationships with customers that are virtually impossible to replicate in traditional or online retail. Protecting our independent salesforce and their ability to build a […]

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 […]

According to the recently released “Growth and Outlook Report: U.S. Direct Selling in 2017” by the Direct Selling Association (DSA), 2017 saw slight decreases in sales and involvement in direct selling in the United States, the largest direct selling market in the world. The DSA, the national trade association for companies that offer entrepreneurial opportunities to […]

Chula Vista, California-based Youngevity International, an omni-direct lifestyle company, recently announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues increased 11.0 percent over the prior year. Direct selling sales were up 6.2 percent and commercial coffee revenues up 39.9 percent over prior year. “We are pleased to see revenue growth for both segments […]

Los Angeles, California-based Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Net sales increased 7 percent over the prior year to $1.2 billion. The company exceeded first quarter net sales guidance as well as the high end of reported and adjusted diluted EPS guidance by 18 cents and […]

Irvine, California-based Arbonne International recently announced it has launched several new products, including a new line of skincare products, two essential oil blends and two nutrition products. Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork is a new skincare line focused on early maintenance of skin. The collection of four Prepwork products—Cleansing Polish, Hydrating Dew Cream, Gel Eye Masks […]