Recent news from around the direct selling industry.
We curate the latest news from the best companies in the direct sales industry so you can stay up-to-date on everything affecting your business.
September 17
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally abandoned its nationwide non-compete ban. In a 3-1 vote, the FTC dismissed the non-compete rule which had been previously stalled in August 2024 by a Texas federal court and had yet to officially take effect.
September 17
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At its annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill, the Direct Selling Association urged Members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to advance HR 3495, a bipartisan legislation that would explicitly define direct sellers and real estate agents as independent contractors under the Fair Labor...
September 17
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In this DSN podcast, we share three intriguing articles straight from the pages of the September/October edition of Direct Selling News. First, we take a look at the apps and applications moving the needle in AI. This information gives you a blueprint to AI success. We also take a look at how AI is improving...
September 16
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Natura has entered into an agreement to sell Avon’s operations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic to Grupo PDC. Natura will receive $22 million with the transaction and will act as licensor of the Avon brand and product supplier.
September 16
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Over the past 18 months, direct selling has endured one of the most turbulent periods in its modern history. Closures, pivots and private equity shakeups have fueled unease and speculation about decline. Yet the real story is far more nuanced: direct selling isn’t shrinking—it’s evolving.
September 15
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An analysis of data from Medifast, the parent company of direct selling organization OPTAVIA, from their clinical trial showed that those using the company’s Optimal Weight 5 & 1 plan preserved 98% of lean mass after 16 weeks on the program. These new findings support Medifast’s original goal of supporting...
September 15
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Cross-functional job shadowing has been a simple, but powerful tool for Mary Kay Inc. as it seeks to improve its supply chain performance. Employees within the company’s Operations and Scheduling teams at the Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and R&D Center temporarily swapped roles over the course of...
September 12
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Although they lived most of their lifetimes analog, Baby Boomers are now showing signs of struggling with digital overuse. A new poll of adults aged 59 to 77, conducted by Addiction Resource, shows that almost half of adults in this demographic now spend more than three hours a day on their smartphones.
September 11
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Partner.Co was recognized at the International Business Awards for its recent brand renovation and visionary events, webcasts and marketing campaigns. In total, Partner.Co was honored with six awards, known as Stevies.
September 11
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At the tenth annual DFW Startup Week, Mary Kay Inc., in partnership with the DEC Network and Southern Methodist University’s Cox School’s Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, supported women entrepreneurs at the Women of Innovation Summit.
September 10
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Scout & Cellar launched a “strategic technology upgrade” with its new Shopify integration. The addition of Shopify is expected to modernize the consultant experience and streamline processes and is part of the company’s 8th anniversary celebration.
September 10
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Words stick in people’s minds. If you’re the company spokesperson, whether you’re talking to the media, your independent sales force or employees, whether you’re talking on social channels or in person, what you say and the words you use matter.