It was another record year for the direct selling industry, which garnered $192.9 billion (constant U.S. dollars) in estimated retail sales globally in 2018—a 1.2 percent increase over 2017—and produced 24 Billion Dollar Markets, according to research by the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), its partner DSAs and direct selling companies around the […]
Switzerland-based Oriflame recently announced that it has appointed Frederic Widell as vice president and head of South Asia as well as managing director of India. Widell previously served with Oriflame for nearly 10 years. His roles included managing director for four different key Oriflame markets: Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India and Indonesia. He was also vice […]
The U.S. Direct Selling Association reported in its annual “Growth and Outlook Report” released last month that retail sales of beauty and personal care products in the U.S. slightly declined in 2017, coming in fourth in percentage sales by product category behind wellness, services and home & family care. In Europe, however, 2017 sales of cosmetics and personal care products […]
Cosway, the Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia-based direct seller of skin care, personal care and clothing, recently launched two new product lines: Diamond Royale, a premium line of skin care products, and Dignita, a collection of scarves. Diamond Royale is a luxury skin care line from Switzerland. It comprises six products containing the ground-breaking Age Correct Complex and […]
Switzerland-based Oriflame Cosmetics, the direct seller of cosmetics and beauty products, has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2018. Local currency sales increased by 8 percent while Euro sales decreased by 2 percent to €334.1 million (€340.1 million). “2018 has started with a continued strong performance in Asia and Turkey, driven by high […]
Herbalife Nutrition, a Los Angeles-based health and wellness brand, announced that the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) raised $1.8 million at its annual gala fundraiser to support more than 130 nonprofit partners in 50 countries around the world. Through its Casa Herbalife Program, HFF commits ongoing support to its charity partners, which include orphanages, community centers and hospitals, […]
Jonas af Jochnick, co-founder of Switzerland-based cosmetics giant Oriflame, has declined re-election and will step down from the board of directors after serving as a director since the founding of the company in 1967. “After 50 years it is time for me to leave the Board and provide room for a new generation,” said Jochnick. […]
Arbonne International, LLC, an Irvine, California-based seller of premium botanical personal care and nutrition, has become an official participant in the UN Global Compact (UNGC), joining the growing movement of nearly 10,000 companies around the globe committed to sustainable and socially responsible policies and practices. Founded in 1999, the UNGC is the largest global signatory […]
Switzerland-based Oriflame Cosmetics, the direct seller of cosmetics and beauty products, recently announced financial results for the third quarter of 2017. Local currency sales increased by 11 percent and euro sales increased by 6 percent to €295.3 million (€278.9 million). For the three months ended September 30, 2017, Number of registered actives was stable at […]
Switzerland-based Oriflame recently announced that it has appointed Naveen Anand as Senior Director of Regional Marketing in South Asia. In his new role, Anand will spearhead operations in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and will be responsible for accelerating growth and enhancing the brand equity for the Oriflame business. Anand is a marketing veteran with […]