Politics, Like Direct Selling, Is All about Relationships
by Emily Reagan Click here to order the November 2014 issue in which this article appeared or click here to download it to your mobile device. “Just because you do not take an interest in politics does...
View ArticleWho Will Summit Next?: Reaching $1 Billion
by J.M. Emmert “Life’s a bit like mountaineering,” said Sir Edmund Hillary. “Never look down.” It’s what direct sellers do, too—never look down. The direct selling industry is an industry comprising...
View ArticleNu Skin Donates 400 Million Meals through Nourish the Children
Photo Above: Children in Malawi, Africa, receive meals supplied by Nourish the Children. As the year of Nu Skin’s 30th anniversary comes to a close, the wellness and skincare company is quietly...
View ArticleFinancial Results a Mixed Bag for Nu Skin
Nu Skin’s (NUS—NYSE) regulatory review earlier this year in Greater China has had a significant impact on the company’s 2014 fourth-quarter and year-end results that posted Thursday. In response to...
View ArticleNu Skin to Launch Essential Oils Line
Nutrition and skincare company Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has announced plans to introduce a new line of essential oils in its U.S., Canada and Latin America markets next month. The Utah-based brand...
View Article2015 DSN Global 100 List
DSN Announces the 2015 Global 100! Since 2004 Direct Selling News has been dedicated to telling stories focused on relating the opportunities direct sellers provide to millions of independent business...
View Article2015 DSN North America 50 List
DSN Announces the 2015 North America 50! This marks the sixth year for the Global 100 list of top direct selling companies in the world, and we would not be Direct Selling News if we did not...
View ArticleNu Skin Looks to China, New Products to Boost Earnings
Photo: Nu Skin’s corporate headquarters in Provo, Utah. Despite weak first-quarter earnings, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. is confident that its expanding China business and forthcoming product launches...
View ArticleDSA Unveils ETHOS Winners at Annual Meeting
Seven companies received industry-wide recognition Tuesday evening at the Awards Gala capping the Direct Selling Association’s Annual Meeting. Held in San Antonio, the event revealed the winners of...
View ArticleUtah Force for Good Day Honors Nu Skin Humanitarian Efforts
Photo: Volunteers take part in Nu Skin’s 11th Annual Force for Good Day. Former DSA Chairman Truman Hunt, President and CEO of Nu Skin, has passed the gavel to Chairman David Holl, CEO of Mary Kay,...
View ArticleGlobal Humanitarian Work Draws Accolades for Nu Skin
Photo: Nu Skin opens its 16th Nu Hope Library in South Korea’s Gyeongbuk province in April 2015. The Direct Selling Association recently honored Nu Skin’s corporate social responsibility efforts with...
View ArticleNu Skin’s Ryan Napierski Named President of Global Sales and Operations
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has named veteran talent Ryan Napierski as President of Global Sales and Operations, following the departure of Dan Chard. In more than 20 years at Nu Skin, Napierski has held...
View ArticleNu Skin Stock Falls as China Troubles Weaken Sales Forecast
Shares of Nu Skin Enterprises hit their lowest price in more than a year on Wednesday after the company slashed its revenue guidance due to foreign-currency issues and lackluster sales in its China...
View ArticleNu Skin Reports Lower Annual Sales, Provides Soft Outlook
In the fourth quarter, a series of new product launches was not enough to counter the effects of a stronger dollar and lackluster sales at Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS—NYSE). The maker of anti-aging...
View ArticleDSN Announces the 2017 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling
Building on the positive results from its inaugural year, Direct Selling News has partnered once again with the employee engagement experts at Quantum Workplace to identify the Best Places to Work in...
View ArticleForces Under 40 2017
by DSN Staff Click here to order the March 2017 issue in which this article appeared. DSN is thrilled to showcase the most outstanding young professionals working in direct selling companies today....
View Article2017 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling
by Courtney Roush Click here to order the April 2017 issue in which this article appeared or click here to download it to your mobile device. “Most people think trust is earned. Here, trust is granted....
View ArticleDirect Selling Association Announces 2018 DSA Award Winners, Top 20
Photo: DSA President and CEO, Joseph N. Mariano with 2018 Hall of Fame honoree Jeffrey Reigle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regal Ware Inc. The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA), the...
View ArticleAustralia DSA Announces 2018 Industry Awards Winners
Photo: Sydney Harbour, Australia. Direct Selling Australia, the country’s leading representative body for retail direct selling, recently announced the winners of the 2018 DSA Industry Awards during...
View ArticlePublic Direct Sellers: Q1 Momentum Continues
The six publicly traded direct selling companies we follow, whose stocks are listed in the U.S., Herbalife (HLF), Medifast (MED), Nu Skin (NUS), Tupperware (TUP), USANA (USNA) and London-based Avon...
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