Despite a dip in year-over-year revenue, Tupperware Brands Corp. (TUP—NYSE) achieved its second consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth in the U.S. and Canada, the company said in its Tuesday earnings report.
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Tupperware Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results – Sales Up 7%
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Tupperware Brands Corporation today announced third quarter 2015 operating results. Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO, commented, “I am pleased that our management teams were able to build momentum through the quarter, to bring in a 7% local currency sales increase, beating the high-end of our guidance range.
The strong performance shows how the flexibility in our business model enables us to react to economic and political volatility.”
Goings continued, “We are confident in our strategies for capturing future growth through penetration opportunities in many of our markets and from the benefits of our Vision 20/20 initiatives, as highlighted in our analyst day update video posted on our website on October 12th.
We see a bright future for our 3.1 million global sales force, our associates and in our ability to continue to provide
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TriVita Launches Omega3 Prime
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TriVita Inc., a North American nutraceutical firm based in Scottsdale, AZ, has reformulated their omega-3 supplement as “Omega3 Prime” — an excellent source of these vital fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health, but the body can’t make them. We need to get these vital nutrients through the foods we eat or from supplements. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t get the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids, found in certain fish, nuts and seeds, from their diet.
“Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for foundational health, with major benefits for the heart, joints, and brain,” explained TriVita founder Michael Ellison. “We are excited to announce this new formulation that provides even more of these vital nutrients to support overall health.” TriVita’s Omega3 Prime provides 1,000 mg of omega-3, including 670 mg of EPA
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4Life Indonesia Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
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President & CEO Steve Tew gathered with distributors at the Kasablanka Hall in Jakarta for a fourth anniversary celebration and national convention. The event attracted over 800 attendees and centered around the event theme, “Bring Dreams Home.”
The celebration included recognition of new Platinum International Diamonds Dr. Eduard Hutabarat and Katharina Sihombing and the launch of NutraStart® Vanilla.
Platinum International Diamonds Sadik Din, Dr. Jase Khyeam, and Sheri Din gave business-building talks. 4Life Service Director Tracie Kay shared information about the Foundation 4Life® partnership with the SOS Children’s Village. Steve Tew’s presentation focused on the company’s new manufacturing facility.
Gold International Diamonds onsite included Leo Gito Simbara Ujung & Desiree Hellene, Agung Dwija Saputra, Mustafa Debu, Ahmad Kurnia Wibawa & Ratu Kotrunnada, Ramos Sahala Sihombing, Mas Ryandi & Kenny Kanita, Christin & Agus Soemarsono, Rasid
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Isagenix Relocating Corporate HQ
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Isagenix International recently announced they will be relocating their worldwide headquarters from Chandler to Gilbert by the end of the year, a move that solidifies the company’s strength in the Valley.
Kevin Snyder, vice president of Corporate Communications and International Marketing Services at Isagenix, said the company decided to relocate after outgrowing their current facility in Chandler.
“Over the past two years, we have had to split up our corporate staff in three different facilities throughout the Chandler/Gilbert area,” he wrote in an email. “Building a new world-wide headquarters that is big enough to allow us to place everyone back under one roof is fundamental to our culture and our continued success.”
Isagenix, a company that prides itself on creating solutions for personal issues ranging from energy gain to weight loss, was founded in 2002
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Fergie Launches Fragrance With Avon
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Multiplatinum singer Fergie launches the next chapter in her partnership with Avon with Outspoken Party! To celebrate the launch of her fragrance and raise awareness about breast cancer, Fergie joined representatives from Avon at a special event.
Also, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fergie interviewed Dr. Paul Goss, a global cancer expert and Chairman of the Avon Foundation Scientific Advisory Board. Meg Lerner, Vice President of Marketing North America for Avon, moderated the discussion, which was streamed live and can be found at beautyforapurpose.com/fergie-livestream.
To celebrate the launch, throughout the month of October, Avon is donating $5* to the Avon Foundation for Women with each Outspoken by Fergie full size EDP purchase to help conquer breast cancer.
Avon also celebrated the launch of Beauty for a Purpose, a new global brand statement focused
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Primerica Foundation Grants $4 Million+ In 5 Years Of Funding
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Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI), the leading distributor of financial products to middle income families in North America, recently today that The Primerica Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, was named by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Georgia’s “Top Corporate Foundations” (the annual rankings are based on total giving). The Foundation also is celebrating its 5th anniversary of funding.
The core of Primerica’s charitable funding and philanthropy is to support programs and nonprofits that help move families into self-sufficiency,” said Karen Fine Saltiel, Chairman of The Primerica Foundation. “We also fund programs and organizations that enhance our communities and the quality of life for all residents, because we believe in a holistic approach to achieving self-sufficiency.”
From 2011 – 2015, The Primerica Foundation funded 182 grants totaling over $4,000,000 to nonprofits throughout the state
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Lyoness Refutes Pyramid Allegations In Estonia
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On 13 October 2015 Radar Channel 2 in Estonia featured a report alleging that Lyoness was operating a pyramid scheme and provided the case of a group of hearing impaired people who claimed to have been misled by representatives and lost money. A consumer protection board in Estonia has reportedly ordered a refund by the company to some of these hearing impaired individuals.
Lyoness has responded to these allegations by refuting all claims of operating a pyramid scheme.
In its response Lyoness states that it has now been operating for over 12 years and in 46 countries and has become one of the world’s largest shopping communities. The company has more than five million members and over 50,000 loyalty merchants around the world.
Lyoness notes that recruitment does not give anyone the opportunity to earn
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Hard Money Lender Prides Itself in Hiring Military Vets
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Lima One Capital, a hard money lender that focuses on the real estate market, was founded by John Warren, a Marine Corps veteran.
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'Inside the Ring' with Oscar De La Hoya
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Boxing superstar and Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya shared his thoughts on why some of boxing’s latest bouts have become increasingly popular among sports fans.