Tupperware Brands Corporation today announced fourth quarter 2015 operating results. Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We had a disappointing quarter as we lapped a tough comparison and continued to see an impact from economic and political headwinds in many of our units.
While I don’t want to take away from the strong performances in a number of units, our internal actions did not overcome the impact of worse than expected externals in some of our units.”
Goings continued, “Given today’s environment, we’re making some defensive moves to allow us to perform financially and to play better offense in implementing our growth strategies.
We remain confident the strong fundamentals of our business model coupled with these actions will set a path to success for our 3.1 million global sales force, our associates and
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ViSalus’ NEON Energy Drink Goes Global
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Energized by its commitment to provide the world with healthy on-the-go food and drink options, ViSalus announced the international distribution of NEON Energy Drink® at its EU Leadership Launch in London on January 16th.
NEON Energy Drink will now be available in all 12 Vi European countries – U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Poland and Hungary.
Following its successful North American launch last year, Vi has already surpassed more than $5 million in sales of NEON Energy Drink throughout North America, making this product another successful component of the company’s ever-expanding portfolio.
Advancing into the European market marks the next strategic phase in Vi’s dedication to entering the fast-growing global energy drink industry, which has increased 620%, from $3.8 billion in 1999, to $27.5 billion in 20131.
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Usana Named One Of Top Places To Work In The Direct Selling Industry
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Recognized for establishing a nurturing work environment, USANA Health Sciences was named one of seven of the nation’s best places to work for within the direct selling industry by Direct Selling News.
The inaugural contest was run through Quantum Workplace and was open to all direct selling companies headquartered in North America, with 50 or more corporate employees.
“USANA strives to create a work environment that encourages a work and home life balance, while maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere its employees enjoy being a part of,” said USANA Chief Communication Officer Dan Macuga.
“To be recognized as one of the best direct selling companies to work for in North America is a huge honor when you take into consideration how deep the competition is. As USANA heads toward becoming a billion-dollar company,
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Ava Anderson To Re-brand And Reopen Without Founder Or Her Family
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Ava Anderson, which was started six years ago by a 15-year-old Moses Brown School student, announced Tuesday that it will continue under a new brand and without its founder and her family.
The company, which shared a name with its founder, sold makeup, creams, soaps and other goods that were non-toxic and had no chemicals and dyes.
On its website, the company has stated that although Ava Anderson LLC is closing:
“Our capable management team with a combined 150 years of experience in the direct sales industry will re-open with a new company, brand and many of the same wonderful products that our customers have grown to love, within days of our closure next month.”
In its statement, the family said it made the decision to close the company, in part because some of their suppliers
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Meg Crofton Joins Tupperware Brands Board Of Directors
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Tupperware Brands Corporation, recently announced that Meg Crofton has been elected to the company’s board of directors, joining 12 other board members, including Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO.
“We are very happy to welcome Meg to the board,” said Goings. “Her nearly four decades of experience in operations for a large global brand and her proven track record of delivering results will bring new knowledge to our leadership team, helping to form new perspectives as we head into 2016.”
Crofton is the former president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ U.S. and France operations. She is a 35-year veteran of the Walt Disney Company, serving numerous leadership roles over the years, spanning from diversified operations, staff and executive roles.
Prior to working at the Walt Disney Company, she worked for AT&T, and began her
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Youngevity Launches Social Selling Platform
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Youngevity International, Inc., a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, recently announced the launch of its Hybrid Social Selling Platform with 2,100 distributors enrolled in the Pilot Program which, is designed to further accelerate customer growth.
The success of Youngevity’s acquisition model has created an opportunity for Youngevity to leverage the activity of thousands of men and women experienced in hosting highly successful social events.
Sean Brown, Manager Youngevity’s Utah based office and Director of Special Programs, stated, “Youngevity could not be more pleased to provide an alternative distribution method for both the field and ‘demonstrate-able products’ that the Company has in its portfolio.”
“Youngevity proves once again that inclusion is important and has listened
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Ava Anderson Out Of Business
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According to a message to the distributors:
Dear Ava Anderson Customers,
Thank you for your patience – the Ava Anderson website and shopping cart are temporarily unavailable and will be live again soon to purchase final approved products.
The Anderson Family has made the difficult decision to end their 6-year journey by closing what you have come to know as Ava Anderson LLC. (Please read their heartfelt message below).
However, the Management Team at our RI-based home office will pick up the torch and carry it forward. We are diligently working to continue to offer the great products you have experienced over the past 6 years under a new brand. It is our intention to transfer all the great aspects of the company you currently know.
We appreciate your commitment and patience as we work through this
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ViSalus Promotes Co-Founder Blake Mallen To President
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ViSalus, a global nutrition and healthy lifestyle company, announced today that its Co-Founder, Blake Mallen, has been promoted to President of the company, effective immediately.
Mallen brings his enthusiasm for excellence to further Vi’s global mission and culture and engage on a new level with Vi Promoters in the field.
In his new role, Mallen will continue to oversee all sales and marketing functions globally, and expand his management responsibilities to include implementing initiatives to further develop the company’s North American and European territories and drive business growth.
“Blake has been a vital asset to the creation and evolution of ViSalus, and I’m honored to be handing off the presidential reins to my fellow Co-Founder and long-time right-hand,” said Ryan Blair, ViSalus Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO.
“He possesses a rare blend of creative and
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Nikken – Large Numbers Of Top Leaders Resign
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Seems that Nikken has lost 90% of his top distributors as President Ben Woodward, according to our sources. In July 2015 Nikken has already closed down 14 international markets.
Kurt H. Fulle Chairman & Chief Executive Officer has send out the next message to the database:
“Dear Nikken Consultants and Customers:
Recently there have been some changes in the Nikken Global family. As some of you may have already heard, it is true that several Royal Diamonds, Diamonds and some of their entourage have made the decision to leave Nikken. Ultimately, they did not agree with my vision of Nikken 2.0. Their “Why Nikken” had run its course. We wish them well in their pursuit of other interests.
I want to assure you that Nikken Global is bigger than any one individual or self-proclaimed group of
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Mihail Petrovic – OneCoin Achieves $350,000 Per Month
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Mihail Petrovic has made a name for himself in the Network Marketing industry in rapid speed, growing to become one of the top earners in the industry in an incredibly high tempo.
The Serbian born Network Marketer has been in de industry for 8 years and has become a successful leader and motivator.
Mihail:
‘It’s all about communication. I always suggest people to stop speaking about things that don’t matter. Focus on positive things that will bring you forward. This will change the way you think. Communicate with people, share your ideas, share your thoughts and share your emotions. Network Marketing is fairly simple: Make connections, share information and get paid for it in the process. Easy!”
Mihail understood from an early point that becoming successful has everything to do with the people you surround