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FG Xpress Sells 20 Million Powerstrips

 
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, today announced it has just passed the twenty million mark of product sold for its leading product, PowerStrips.
ForeverGreen has seen an uptick in sales across all of its products, but this particular product has reached extraordinary levels during its prelaunch. The company expects sales of PowerStrips and other products to continue increasing this year. The company’s products and Farmers Market will have their official launch in May at the convention being held in Las Vegas.
“We expect the exceptional growth to continue this year and beyond as we work diligently to reach our long term goals. We are thrilled with the worldwide acceptance of our products and will continue to grow within our already established markets and certainly in the

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Ambit Energy

 
Ambit Energy customers represented by national consumer-rights law firm, Hagens Berman, today filed a class-action lawsuit against Ambit alleging that the provider of electricity and natural gas services illegally operates a massive pyramid scheme, in which Ambit uses customers as consultants to market to friends and family, lures consumers to switch energy providers with the promise of lower rates, and causes the rates to increase, according to the complaint.

“Our investigation has shown that not only does Ambit use deceptive tactics to reel in its customers, but it then exploits them for its own gains – calling them ‘consultants’ and developing more pawns in its twisted scheme for higher profits.”

Attorneys representing the class of Ambit customers state that the energy company has defrauded its 13 million customers, growing its revenue from $1 million in 2006

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Mary Kay Goes After Web Giant RetailMeNot

 
RetailMeNot has prepared a statement claiming it believes to be in compliance with the law, but that the company is prepared to fight back in the suit.

“RetailMeNot, Inc. takes concerns related to third party intellectual property very seriously,” the prepared statement said. “RetailMeNot, Inc. continues to believe that it operates in compliance with law and in the best interests of consumers and its retail partners by aggregating information to help shoppers save money using its websites and mobile apps. 

“RetailMeNot, Inc. believes the allegations in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously contest this matter.”
Original Post: Cosmetics retailer Mary Kay has filed a lawsuit in federal court against digital coupon giant RetailMeNot, claiming the company is soliciting coupons for the cosmetic company without its consent.
Mary Kay says in the suit, filed on Friday

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Isagenix Celebrates 13th Anniversary And Over $3 Billion In Sales

 
A note from Jim, Kathy, and Erik Coover: 
It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since Isagenix began operations from our humble roots in Chandler, Arizona.
Our journey started with a small group of employees and a few dozen Independent Associates who joined together to free people from physical and financial pain with our Solutions to Transform Lives™. In just over a dozen years, we’ve expanded into 13 countries and territories around the globe, with even more to come!
With cumulative sales totaling over $3 billion, Isagenix continues to gain momentum! In 2014 alone, we grew to over 432,000 Isagenix members around the globe!
Last year, we made our eighth consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. We were ranked No. 29 on Direct Selling

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Herbalife Unveils Massive Public Relations Blitz In Response To Critics

 
LA Times reports: Amid relentless attacks on its business model, Los Angeles nutritional products company Herbalife Ltd. is firing back at its critics with its first Southern California television advertisements in more than a decade.
With a big rally in downtown Los Angeles, the company kicked off a massive public relations campaign that portrays its products as effective in helping users lose weight and stay fit.
Herbalife has traditionally shied away from expensive television advertising, instead relying on its independent salespeople to spread the word about its weight-loss and nutrition products through personal contacts. It also promotes the company through a variety of sponsorships, including the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team.
But the company decided to change its strategy as activist investor Bill Ackman continued his two-year, high-profile attack on the company’s business practices. 
Ackman has

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LifeVantage Launches In Thailand

 
LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN), has announced the expansion of its its direct selling business into Thailand.
The company has opened an office in the city of Bangkok to support this new market. The facility is designed to provide a central location where Distributors can host business-building meetings, conduct training, and host events.
The office also allows for a more expedited process for purchasing and receiving LifeVantage products.
“At the beginning of this fiscal year, we disclosed our plan to expand operations into Thailand during fiscal 2015,” said LifeVantage Executive Vice Chairman Dave Manovich. “The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations reports that Thailand is a market of more than 11 million distributors that generated total revenues of more than $3 billion in 2013.
We believe our expansion into Thailand is directly in-line with our

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4Life Ecuador Opens New Office In Quito

 
4Life distributors and executives gathered in Quito, Ecuador recently for a new office inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony.
The event included a dedication speech by Gold International Diamonds Esthela Carpio Rodas and Galo Celi. 4Life’s sixteenth international market also has an office in Guayaquil to support distributor efforts in the field.
4Life global representatives at the event included Vice President, International Rich Decker and 4Life Ecuador General Manager Jorge Chacón.
Rich Decker: “This newer office in Quito gives distributors the best 4Life has to offer. All of the areas from the store to the warehouse to the training areas have a new image and increased space.
Distributors will find this location much easier to access and, as a result, will be able to use the new office to further achieve their business goals.
Office Location:
Av. 6

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Primerica To Host 3,000 Reps At Upcoming Leadership Event

 
Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI), a leading distributor of financial products to middle income households in North America, recently announced that 3,000 representatives are expected to attend Primerica’s 15th Annual African American Leadership Council (AALC) meeting at the Orlando Word Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, on March 27-29, 2015.
The focus of the three-day event is the African American market, and the conference includes a variety of workshops on leadership, product training, and an assortment of financial and marketing topics designed to help Primerica representatives better serve the African American families in their communities.
“From its simple beginnings in January 2000, the AALC has grown into a significant force within Primerica. Our mission remains the same today as then: Empower African Americans in Primerica with leadership and resources to establish a legacy of financial independence through

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Plexus Worldwide And Younique Top Earners Added

 
Both Plexus Worldwide as Younique are growing fast and we have added approx. 180 top earners to the Business For Home ranks, which can be found here.
The average Diamond Ambassador in Plexus worldwide makes $440,000 according to their 2014 convention.
The confidential form to update top earner ranks is here.
Plexus Worldwide, got its start eight years ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA and has since expanded into Canada and Australia.  The direct seller generated 16,458 percent growth over three years, closing out 2013 with $159.8 million in revenue and 2014 with $300 million in revenue.
Younique, a cosmetics direct sales company dedicated to uplifting, empowering and validating women everywhere, received the Direct Selling Management Association’s (DSMA) “Growth” award in a ceremony held November 6, 2014.
Younique October sales topped $35 million. Younique’s year-over-year sales

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ForeverGreen Expands Presence In Brazilian Market

 
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced it is acquiring strategic resources and relationships.
By creating these new connections, ForeverGreen can now utilize existing infrastructure and registrations for expanding its business throughout this market.
According to Direct Selling News, Brazil has broken into the top five direct selling markets in the world and is now a $14 billion a year industry. Brazil accounts for 8% of the global market, and its largest categories of product sales include personal care products, followed by food products.
“We are excited to bring this new opportunity to those building ForeverGreen businesses in Brazil. As one of the leading countries in our industry, Brazil will be an important springboard towards reaching the visibility and long term goals of our company.”
“Each step we

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