Monthly Archives: February 2018

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5 Tips for How to Handle a Bad Work Day

by Sarah Landrum • February 3, 2018 • 0 Comments

Everyone has off days. Accept it, take a step back, breathe and reset.

Groupe Rocher Acquires Arbonne

by Ted Nuyten • February 3, 2018 • 0 Comments

Arbonne International LLC in Irvine, California (USA) and a sister company, Nature’s Gate, will be bought by Groupe Rocher on undisclosed terms.
Arbonne is a direct seller of beauty, skincare, and nutritional products while Nature’s Gate is a personal care brand sold in retail stores. The holding company is Natural Products Group; ownership includes private equity firm Eos Partners LP in New York.
The deal expands the Paris-based buyer’s direct-selling—doubling its direct-selling consultants to about 475,000, news reports said—and its reach in English-speaking markets.
A trade journal said 80% of Rocher’s $2.5 billion in annual sales come from France and Europe, about 15% from the Middle East, South America and Asia, and 5% from North America.
“This acquisition will be a real asset that will enable us to strengthen our positioning in the direct selling channel, which has seen an upturn over the past few years.
We also have a heritage of providing employment opportunities —dating back to my grandfather, our founder, Yves Rocher, who cared deeply about providing employment since he started his business.
This, combined with our direct selling know-how, should foster company growth and longevity,”
said Bris Rocher, CEO of Groupe Rocher.
Kay Zanotti, CEO of Arbonne, added,
“We share with Groupe Rocher

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by Rose Leadem • February 3, 2018 • 0 Comments

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ARIIX Appoints Kunio Miyagi To Japan General Manager

by Ted Nuyten • February 3, 2018 • 0 Comments

ARIIX, an international opportunity company that promotes healthy, toxin-free living, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kunio Miyagi from Sales and Marketing Executive Director to General Manager, Japan.
ARIIX is a Triple A classified opportunity by Business For Home, the top rank
Miyagi joined ARIIX at the beginning of 2017, bringing with him an extensive history in the direct selling industry, including 22 years of management experience with seven direct selling companies.
“I could not be more proud to promote from within the ARIIX family,”
says COO and Founder, Riley Timmer.
“Kunio has more than proven his capabilities to grow teams and increase sales, and we’re looking forward to witnessing what he’s going to do with our fastest-growing market in 2018. Our Representatives in Japan are young and energetic, and Miyagi has the tenacity to keep up and support their continued success.”
Upon recognizing the unique opportunity ARIIX provides, Miyagi dedicated his time in 2017 to supporting the field with new marketing and sales initiatives, while building strong relationships with the Representatives.
Miyagi has always been a staunch proponent of the direct selling industry, and after a year with ARIIX, he feels even more strongly that this company will change the industry for the better.=
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