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Origami Owl Expands To Canada

by Tina Williams • April 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

After only half a decade that’s shown massive growth, Chandler, Ariz. company Origami Owl will expand into Canada.
The jewelry company was created by then 14-year-old Bella Weems, who designed and produced its first line, including the very popular “Living Lockets” colleciton.
Now, Origami Owl has used its social selling marketing plan to commission 60,000 independent sales consultants, called “designers,” and will expand into its first stage of international growth.
According to a release from the company, there are already 1,000 designers on board in Canada.

“We are so excited about the launch of Origami Owl into Canada. Like our Designers here in the US, our Canadian teams are sophisticated and hard working.
I have no doubt with the combination of Origami Owl’s mission and this new opportunity, lives will be changed for the better,” said Origami Owl

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Avon Lays Off Workers – Estimated Up To 600

by Tina Williams • January 13, 2015 • 0 Comments

The trend for Avon is still in a rapidly growing downward spiral. Avon Canada said Monday that it will eliminate most jobs at its distribution centre in Pointe-Claire.
Company spokeswoman Elizabeth Munro declined to specify the number of positions cut. She said that the company would make no statement beyond the press release issued in late afternoon.
A source told the Montreal Gazette that Avon employees were told Monday that most jobs would be gone by April while some jobs would remain until July to allow for training of new personnel. The source, who did not want to be identified, said about 600 jobs would disappear at the Pointe-Claire facility.
Munro said the 600 jobs figure was “way inflated,” but would not provide further details about job losses or how the process would roll out.
The firm said it will outsource the jobs to Genco, a privately-held U.S.-based company that describes itself as a leading “product lifecycle and reverse logistics” solutions provider.
Avon’s announcement made it clear that the Genco jobs will not be permanent. The new jobs under Genco, it appears, will be temporary and respond to demand in any given two-week cycle.
Genco “can support Avon’s supply chain needs by expanding and contracting to meet the

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Vemma Expands Product Line In Canada

by Tina Williams • October 14, 2014 • 0 Comments

Vemma® Bod•e Thirst transforms water into a flavourful, healthy hydration beverage. It is an ideal solution to help you increase your water intake.
Activated with 475 mL or more of cold, purified water, this non-carbonated 3-oz concentrate helps hydrate your body’s 88.75 trillion cells for optimal performance before, during and after exercise by replenishing electrolytes and protein building amino acids lost from physical activity.
Bod•e Thirst provides supplementation support from the clinically studied Vemma Formula. Bod•e Thirst is intended for individuals who are seeking a healthier alternative to high-calorie and sugar-laden sports drinks to help hydrate their bodies and replenish nutrients. Electrolytes are minerals that support proper hydration. They create electrically-charged particles (ions) in fluids inside the body.
These ions carry the electrical energy necessary for many functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contractions. Because your body requires an adequate supply of these important nutrients, we have included an ultra-hydrating blend of electrolytes, including calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium in our Bod•e Thirst product for optimal performance.
Additionally, Bod•e Thirst is an ideal solution to support success on the Bod•e Transformation Plan.
† Low in calories, sugars and carbs, its great tasting flavour helps keep hunger at bay by encouraging those who are not in the habit of drinking water

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PartyLite Canada VP/Sales Honoured By Direct Sellers Association Of Canada

by Tina Williams • September 11, 2014 • 0 Comments

Tracie Graham, Vice President of Sales at PartyLite Canada, was specially honoured by the Direct Sellers Association of Canada at its annual conference held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the organization also celebrated its 60th anniversary. Tracie received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.
According to DSA President Ken Mulhall, the award is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the DSA through their involvement in the affairs of the association, in their community or in public service.
“It is with great pleasure that the Direct Sellers Association of Canada is presenting a Distinguished Service Award to Tracie Graham, Vice President of Sales for PartyLite Gifts,” said Mr. Mulhall. “Tracie received this award because she masterfully led the Member Rewards Taskforce to sunset our previous program and launch a new and improved affinity program for the association.

“Also, Tracie has been a great ambassador of the DSA through her participation on the DSA Board of Directors. Tracie’s commitment to the DSA was further acknowledged by her moving into the role of Vice Chair during this year’s Annual General Meeting. The DSA is very fortunate to have Tracie on our team.”

PartyLite Canada was also acknowledged at the meeting for its compliance with

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Herbalife’s Expansion Into Canada

by Tina Williams • September 10, 2014 • 0 Comments

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) announced yesterday that it will launch its performance nutrition line, Herbalife24™, in Canada. The comprehensive nutrition package is designed to cater to the daily nutrition needs of athletes. The company has also partnered with the non-profit organization, Common Threads, to target younger age groups in the US as well.
The company’s increased focus on product innovation and relationship building efforts with its target market shows it will continue to expand its operations in the future, disregarding any accusations of it being a pyramid scheme. Products targeted at athletes might turn out to be a significant growth driver for Herbalife in the future.
Herbalife24 is a comprehensive performance-nutrition package, which consists of five products that let consumers modify their nutrition plan to meet their training demands and their daily nutrition needs according to the sport they play. All products in the package have been certified by the Public Health and Safety Organization, NSF International Inc.
Each product was tested to make sure that it contains no banned substances. This certification adds credibility to the products, as athletes need to be assured that the ingredients used are legal and safe. These products do not contain any sweeteners or artificial flavors.
Herbalife realized

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Zeek Rewards Receiver May Spread To Canada

by Tina Williams • September 10, 2014 • 0 Comments

The receiver of defunct ZeekRewards.com is going international in his quest to retrieve “net winnings” from participants in the Ponzi scheme, according to the Winston-Salem Journal.
Kenneth Bell said in a legal filing Thursday he is requesting permission to pursue at least 23 Canadian residents who received a combined $2.91 million. The range of net winnings was $50,863 to $376,808 among the listed participants.
Bell defines net winners are those who had a net gain of at least $1,000 from the scheme.
In August 2012, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused Rex Venture Group LLC, Zeekler andZeekRewards.com, all of Lexington, and Paul Burks, their principal owner, of raising $850 million through unregistered securities. The companies were shut down and their assets frozen.
The companies raised the money from at least 2.2 million customers, including more than 230,000 in the United States and 47,000 in North Carolina. Bell said net winners received more than $283 million combined.
The filing comes about five weeks after Bell made good on his promise to identify U.S. net winners. He listed about 9,400 individuals in a 217-page legal filing available at www.zeekrewardsreceivership.com. The list contained 15 individuals from Forsyth County, 105 from the Triad and Northwest North Carolina, and 390 statewide.
He said

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Beachbody’s Coaches Network Expands Into Canada

by Tina Williams • September 4, 2014 • 0 Comments

Beachbody, the pioneering fitness company behind products such as P90X®, 21 Day Fix® and Focus T25®, announced today the expansion of its Team Beachbody Coach Network into Canada.
This multi-level marketing division of parent Beachbody, LLC, with over 200,000 independent distributors in the U.S. (called accountability “Coaches”), will continue its ongoing mission in the fight to end the trend of obesity in North America by also empowering Canadian consumers with proven programs to achieve their weight loss, fitness and health goals.
According to U.S. News & World Report, obesity rates in Canada have more than tripled in less than three decades. The report estimates one in five Canadians will be obese by 2019, making this expansion into Canada timelier than ever.
Team Beachbody will offer Canada’s 35-million residents cutting-edge fitness products, groundbreaking nutritional supplements like Shakeology® along with a robust system of peer support, plus prizes and rewards for weight loss success. This potent formula has proven to help millions of people succeed in achieving truly life-changing goals.

“We are proud of the positive impact Beachbody has made on millions of Americans and Canadians over the last 16 years of marketing our programs on TV. The real game-changer is the entire program including support which we can offer through our

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Organo Gold Launches BrewKups In USA And Canada

by Ted Nuyten • July 30, 2014 • 0 Comments

Organo Gold, the gourmet coffee company that caters to consumers active lifestyles, today announced its entry into the brewed coffee category with the launch of its single serve BrewKupTM, the first OG product endorsed by Greg Norman, Former World #1 golfer and global entrepreneur. Norman and his company, Great White Shark Enterprises, entered into a global partnership with Organo Gold in October 2013.
“Entering into the brewed coffee category is a natural step in Organo Gold’s evolution,” stated Bernardo Chua, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Organo Gold. “As we continue to expand our global footprint and extend our brand reach, it’s critical that our Distributors and customers have product options that are in keeping with OG’s lifestyle commitment.”
“The BrewKupTM addition to the Organo Gold product line is a natural fit with OG’s global culture — offering choice, convenience and simplicity and I am excited to be a part of this new energy within Organo” added Greg Norman.
BrewKupTM is Organo Gold’s single cup brewing system that is designed for use in most popular single-serve coffee makers. Organo Gold enters the market with two exclusive product collections infused with Ganoderma: Black Gold and Premium, which includes both Toasted Hazelnut and Chocolate Almond.

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Primerica Says New Canadian Licensing Program Can Hurt Its Business

by Tina Williams • July 24, 2014 • 0 Comments

Life insurance giant Primerica Inc. says proposed new Canadian regulations could hurt its business.
The Canadian government is proposing to implement a new life insurance licensing examination program across Canada in early 2016. Duluth, Ga.-based Primerica (NYSE: PRI) reported Monday that “If this new licensing program is implemented under the terms set forth in the agreements, we believe it would increase the cost, time and ability of applicants to obtain their life insurance licenses in Canada.”
“Primerica is supportive of reasonable and fair changes to Canada’s licensing program,” the company reported. “However, we believe the new licensing approach will create unnecessary barriers to becoming life-insurance licensed in Canada and will negatively affect access to life insurance products by middle income Canadians. The new testing program was developed by the regulators outside of normal processes and we believe without proper authority.
We are hopeful that the regulators will consider our concerns in good faith and make changes to the program that will ensure the new licensing program is appropriately designed to protect Canadian consumers and the ability to serve them.”
Primerica reported that last year, its Canadian operations represented approximately 7 percent of its new life-licensed representatives, approximately 10 percent of its total life-licensed representatives (at

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Organo Gold Opens New $10 Million HQ In Canada

by Ted Nuyten • June 29, 2014 • 0 Comments

Organo Gold is about to add another landmark building to the city of Richmond, British Columbia. The new $10 Million Organo Gold International Headquarters building will be just one of many memorable sites on the landscape of Richmond.
The new building will be treated to a very special Feng Shui blessing ceremony. For those of you not familiar with the Chinese art of Feng Shui, here are a few facts about how it works, and the history of this ancient practice:
Feng Shui blessing ceremonies have been used throughout history to clear the energy (known as “chi”) of any particular space or home, thus making the space more harmonious for those who live or work in the space.The term Feng Shui literally translates as “wind water” in English.Feng Shui has been practiced for over 3000 years in China, and in contemporary times has spread to the Western world.
The practice is based on the scientific principle of energy — the ancient Chinese understood that energy is a constant force in the universe, and surrounds us in everything that we interact with. Feng Shui was developed as a means to harness that energy in the best possible way to ensure only a positive outcome.
The

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