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eXp Realty Elevates Agent Tech-Stack with Land id Collaboration

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Bringing Market-Leading Property Mapping and Intelligence to Agents Nationwide, eXp Realty Elevates Agent Tech-Stack with Land id Collaboration.
The Brokerage’s Land & Ranch Group Will Spearhead the Rollout of the Powerful Platform, Designed to Give All Agents Unmatched Geospatial Data and Client Presentation Capabilities
BELLINGHAM, Wash., — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric™ real estate brokerage on the planet” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced a strategic partnership with property data and mapping intelligence company, Land id®. This collaboration will augment eXp’s robust technology platform by providing agents with access to Land id’s Pro-level subscription, delivering cutting-edge geospatial solutions designed to deepen property understanding, enhance market analysis, and sell listings faster.

The Land id platform will initially be championed by the eXp Land & Ranch Division to assist agents and their customers in the brokerage of specialized investments, including working and recreational farms, ranches, vineyards, and luxury land escapes. Agents in this elite group will gain immediate and unlimited access to the Land id Pro account on both mobile and browser applications, offering a modern, scalable suite of educational tools and marketing functionality that can digitize expansive landscapes in minutes.

“At eXp Realty, our mission is to provide

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RIMAN Accelerates Global Expansion As It Prepares For Japan Market Entry

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SEOUL, South Korea — RIMAN, the premium K-beauty and wellness brand, is rapidly expanding its global footprint across North America, Asia, and Europe as it prepares for its official launch in Japan, one of the world’s most sophisticated and influential beauty markets.
RIMAN began its global expansion in 2022 with its entry into the United States and Canada, establishing a strong foundation in North America. Since then, the company has continued to grow across influential markets including Taiwan region, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico, positioning itself as a rising leader in global beauty and wellness.
In 2025, RIMAN further solidified its international presence through two milestone events: the ‘RIMAN UK Grand Opening‘ in London, marking its European debut, and the 2025 RIMAN Convention Macau, which gathered thousands of Asia-Pacific leaders. Both events showcased RIMAN’s business philosophy, operational excellence, and expanding global network, reinforcing strong partnerships across regions.
A cornerstone of RIMAN’s global growth is its proprietary ingredient innovation: Giant BYoungPool, the company’s exclusive Centella Asiatica variety, was granted 20-year Plant Variety Protection (PVP) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2025. Developed through years of research and cultivated at the world’s first Smart Farm for Centella on Jeju Island, the variety features larger leaves and higher concentrations of active compounds—delivering enhanced efficacy for advanced skincare formulations.
Giant BYoungPool serves as the signature

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Lawmakers Underscore Direct Seller Independence at DSA Legal + Regulatory Conference

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Federal and State Officials Highlight Growing Momentum Behind Policies That Protect Independent Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Direct Selling Association (DSA) convened its annual Legal + Regulatory Conference last week, bringing together bipartisan lawmakers, senior White House staff, and leading legal experts for discussions on the mounting federal and state pressures on independent work during this year’s conference.
Karalee Geiss of the White House Office of Public Liaison joined a slate of national and state leaders who met with executives from DSA member companies to discuss the administration’s focus on the modern labor landscape and the growing relevance of direct selling in today’s economy.
Karalee Geiss of the White House Office of Public Liaison joined a slate of national and state leaders who met with executives from DSA member companies.

“The legislators who joined us at the DSA Legal + Regulatory Conference – whether they sit on the Direct Selling Caucus, serve on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, or support H.R. 3495 – were unified on one point: direct sellers know exactly why they choose this channel,”

said Dave Grimaldi, CEO, DSA.

“The misconception among some lawmakers that direct sellers don’t understand what they’re ‘missing’ as employees simply doesn’t reflect these workers’ experience.

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FitLine x Paris Basketball: Performance and Results at the Highest Level

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LUXEMBOURG and PARIS — FitLine is proud to announce a new partnership with Paris Basketball, the current French champion and one of Europe’s leading basketball clubs.
As the team competes at the highest level, including the prestigious EuroLeague, FitLine becomes Official Supporter, supporting the stars on and off the court.

“Paris Basketball stands for ambition, results and consistency on the highest level. These are also our values,”

explains Adrien Rincheval, Chief Sales Officer of PM-International, the developer of the FitLine products.

“Both brands share a clear focus: high standards, strong performance, and constant progress. This partnership brings together professional sport and premium nutrition with one goal: achieving the best results, every single day.”

Jérôme de Chaunac (left), Chief Business Officer of Paris Basketball, and Adrien Rincheval (right), Chief Sales Officer of PM-International, the developer of the FitLine products, are signing the contract for the new partnership between FitLine and Paris Basketball. [PM-International AG/News Aktuell via AP Images]Professional basketball is demanding. Long travel days and intense matches require careful preparation and smart recovery. FitLine supports the team with scientifically developed products, designed to fit into the daily routines of professional athletes and help them perform at their best.

“This partnership is ‘more than meets the eye’,

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Mary Kay Builds 11th Preschool in Sri Lanka, Turning a Dream Into Thousands of New Beginnings

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Each year, Mary Kay supports causes that enrich millions of women’s lives globally, including access to education. 
Mary Kay Inc., a global champion for women’s empowerment, is turning pink into purpose through its Pink Changing Lives® Program to raise awareness and funds to support life-changing programs advancing cancer research, support survivors of domestic violence, protect our planet’s most precious resources, and create opportunities that help women and their families thrive. Since 1996, the multi-faceted Pink Changing Lives® Program has donated over $230 million in monetary and in-kind donations to improve the lives of women and their families in communities around the world.
In Germany, Mary Kay has a long-standing partnership with the Reiner Meutsch FLY & HELP Foundation having supported the building or refurbishing of 10 schools in Africa and now expanding its global impact to South Asia with the inauguration of a school in Sri Lanka. Recently, Mary Kay Germany and FLY & HELP completed the renovation of the 11th Mary Kay School providing a new chapter in early childhood education for Dankotuwa, a small town in Sri Lanka’s Northwestern Province. With the inauguration of a refurbished preschool that will serve approximately 50 children aged 3 to 5, this represents a significant step toward improving access to education in some of the world’s

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WFDSA Reports: Direct Selling Remained Steady Amid Global Economic Shifts

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The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) Releases Annual Definitive Data on Global Industry, Showing Signs of Stabilization
The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), the global trade association representing the direct selling industry for 47 years, released its latest STATS report, showing global stability and potential growth.
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Report Highlights
Direct selling remained around $164 billion in global retail sales, an increase of $675 million over pre-pandemic sales, with 45% of markets in the study showing increases.  The number of independent representatives grew slightly over last year to 104.3 million, 72.1% of whom are women.
The Asia-Pacific region continues to be the largest by market share, fueled by emerging players like Malaysia, but the Americas grew the most in 2024. In addition, the number of “billion-dollar markets” in 2024 stayed consistent at 21. The STATS report tracked demographic shifts among independent entrepreneurs and product categories. Wellness products continue to dominate the industry along with cosmetics and personal care – including K-beauty brands.

“With its relatively low start-up costs, strong community support and high-quality products, direct selling is a resilient and appealing pathway for entrepreneurs around the world, especially women, and more men are becoming involved as well,”

noted Shaila

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Business Relazionale Decentralizzato: Perché il Network Marketing è (ancora) il Nuovo Modo di Fare Impresa

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Di Stefano Orrù
Stiamo vivendo un momento storico in cui il modo di fare business sta cambiando sotto i nostri occhi.
Non è solo una questione di nuovi strumenti digitali o modelli di business innovativi — è un cambiamento profondo su come si crea, si condivide e si fa crescere il valore.
Il mondo si sta spostando:

Dalla centralizzazione alla decentralizzazione
Dalla proprietà all’influenza
Dalle strutture fisiche alla connessione umana

Ed è proprio questo il cuore di un nuovo modello: il Business Relazionale Decentralizzato —
Un modo per costruire reddito, leadership e impatto duraturo non attraverso beni materiali, ma grazie alle persone, alla fiducia e alle relazioni.
E al centro di questo cambiamento c’è il Network Marketing.
Spesso frainteso o sottovalutato, non è semplicemente un’alternativa — è l’evoluzione naturale del vecchio modo di fare impresa, per chi vuole davvero migliorare la propria vita e crescere a livello personale e professionale.

Il Vecchio Modo: Rischioso, Rigido e Spesso una Gabbia Dorata
Il classico modello di business — fatto di dipendenti, affitti, magazzini e gerarchie — è ancora considerato da molti come “il modo giusto” per iniziare un’attività.
Ma la verità è:
È davvero per tutti?
No.
Per partire servono spesso:

Studi o esperienze specifiche
Un bel po’ di soldi da investire
Tanta voglia di rischiare
Accesso

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Decentralized Relational Business: Why Network Marketing Is (Still) the New Entrepreneurial Paradigm

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By Stefano Orrù
We are living in a time when the very concept of business is being redefined.
It’s not just about new digital tools or business models — it’s about a deep transformation in how value is created, shared, and scaled.
We are shifting:

From centralization to decentralization
From ownership to influence
From physical infrastructure to human connection

This is the foundation of a new model: the Decentralized Relational Business —
A way of creating income, leadership, and long-term impact based not on assets, but on people, trust, and relationships.
And at the center of this shift stands Network Marketing.
Often misunderstood or underestimated, it’s not just an alternative — it’s the natural evolution of the traditional business model for those seeking a better life and meaningful personal and professional growth.

The Old Model: Risky, Rigid, and Often a Golden Cage
The traditional business structure — based on employees, rent, inventory, and hierarchies — is still considered “the real way” to start a business.
But ask yourself:
Is it truly accessible to everyone?
Definitely not.
To even start, you often need:

Formal education or industry experience
Significant startup capital
A high tolerance for financial risk
Access to credit and institutional support

And once you start, you carry full responsibility — financially, legally, emotionally. One mistake, one unexpected crisis, and it

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Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances Returns for 2025 EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays

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According to a recent press release from WDW News Today:
The 2025 EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays started Friday, where guests can enjoy Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances: A Sensory Wonderland.
Direct-selling company Scentsy is back for its second year, featuring giant holiday ornaments infused with seasonal scents.
As shared on Disney®’s EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays site:

Scentsy is completely in love with delivering amazing fragrance experiences.
From Scentsy’s flagship scented wax and wax warmers to building and nurturing an all-are-welcome family of Consultants who sell their products, Scentsy is all about filling lives with fragrance!
As an award-winning international fragrance company, Scentsy connects people to their memories—and each other—through fragrances and scent systems (plus dozens of home, personal care and kids products).

Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances Garden: A Sensory Wonderland
Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances at 2025 EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays. Photo by Shannen Ace.
The garden is part of the flex space along the walkway between the Imagination! pavilion and World Showcase. A “Festive Fragrances” sign has been installed outside the garden. The shade supports have candy cane stripe wraps.
Scentsy’s Festive Fragrances at 2025 EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays. Photo by Shannen Ace.
Inside the garden are four ornament displays representing four different scents:

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Amanda Sly Announced As New Chair of the Direct Selling Association

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The UK trade body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, the Direct Selling Association, has appointed Amanda Sly as the new Chair of its Board.
Amanda, who has served on the Board of the Association since 2023, replaces Ayo Olaseinde, following the conclusion of his two-year term as Chair.
The Direct Selling Association is the recognised trade body for the D2C channel of retail in the UK and counts many of the UK’s major D2C operators amongst its members, including Avon, Usborne Publishing, Amway and Oriflame.
Amanda’s career spans 25 years in retail, including time spent at D2C beauty giant Avon, Superdrug, and Mole Avon Country Stores. Her current role as Director of Operations for natural nutrition and skincare company AquaSource – which operates exclusively via the D2C channel – sees her oversee the UK and European day-to-day operations across the business and follows five years as UK and Europe Country Manager for the brand.
Susannah Schofield OBE, DSA Director General
Susannah Schofield OBE, Director General of the Direct Selling Association, comments:

“Having worked alongside Amanda for the past two years, I am delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate even more closely with her as she takes up the role of Chair. Her drive, passion and commitment to the sector are

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