Supply chain executives manage ‘day-to-day’ uncertainty as federal courts challenge presidential tariff authority By David Bland “We have met with the White House and are actively getting them our feedback for how the president’s tariff policies, both existing and prospective, will affect the channel.” – Dave Grimaldi, CEO, Direct Selling
Technology transformation takes center stage as industry navigates economic headwinds By SSN Staff Herbalife Herbalife’s first-quarter net sales of $1.2 billion declined 3.4% compared to the same period last year, though the nutrition giant delivered constant currency growth of 1.4% year over year for its second consecutive quarter of growth,
Direct sellers balance digital innovation with personal relationships to drive growth By Jenna Lang Warford “What if the question isn’t whether to embrace Amazon, but how to do it in a way that creates an additional revenue stream without compromising the opportunity or integrity of the field?” —Tony Solis, President
Brand mention or not, the FTC is still watching—and direct sellers are getting punished By Jonathan Gilliam, Guest Contributor Affiliates and reps who once flooded feeds with brand images and product claims have shifted to a new strategy, one designed specifically to evade detection. Social media surveillance is exposing “silent”
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today issued a field assistance bulletin providing guidance on how to determine employee or independent contractor status when enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the department reviews the 2024 final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act – which is also
Regulators allege rebranded firm used false earnings claims to market trading services By David Bland “When self-regulation and government enforcement converge on the same issues, it sends a powerful signal that deceptive conduct will not be tolerated.” —Peter Marinello, Vice President, Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) at BBB National Programs
Mobilizing Minds and Markets: Utah Direct Selling Coalition Leader Discusses Policy, Perception and Progress Grant Baskerville is a seasoned government affairs consultant with over 20 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors across the United Kingdom, European Union, and the United States. His diverse portfolio includes work in
Do’s & Don’ts of Crafting Narratives That Elevate Your Company “When you’re telling the story, it has to be all about them; they have to see where they fit into the story.” —Logan Stout, Founder, IDLife “Their ability to build and grow a team hinges on whether they can share
Explore the unique challenges facing direct selling shopping platforms and the trends toward global reach, field enablement, and AI-driven growth. By Rodger Smith, Guest Contributor The direct selling industry has come a long way, from person-to-person selling (Avon) and home parties (Tupperware) to a focus on compensation, recruiting, and early