The Federal Trade commission (FTC) will host an open meeting on April 23 to vote on a proposed final rule that would prevent the enforcement of noncompete agreements by employers. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) announced in early 2023, the FTC stated that its preliminary findings reveal that noncompete agreements constitute an unfair method of competition, which would make them a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Noncompete clauses, as described by the commission, can be a “widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and blocks entrepren ..read more

MONAT Global Corp’s philanthropic entity, MONAT Gratitude Foundation, supported local Las Vegas nonprofits for the sixth consecutive year at its annual Reunion event. This year, MONAT Market Partners volunteered with local organizations Street Teens and The Just One Project, which support at-risk youth and provide food and resources to the Southern Nevada community. MONAT volunteers also donated feminine hygiene products to Street Teens in honor of International Women’s Day, assembled food boxes for home-bound seniors and made a $5,000 donation to The Just One Project. “We love coming to Las V ..read more

Tupperware was ranked #13 on Newsweek’s list of 2024 Most Trustworthy Companies in America in the consumer goods category. The list featured 700 companies in 23 industries as determined by global data and business intelligence provider Statista, which surveyed 25,000 US residents and analyzed brand reputations online and within social media. Those included in the list were chosen for their trustworthiness, charitable initiatives, in-touch leadership, consistent product innovation and commitment to sustainability. “I’m bursting with pride over this news,” said Tupperware President and CEO Lauri ..read more

Awakend has issued a public statement announcing the dissolution of the company’s partnership with Q Sciences.  Initially revealed in January 2024, the collaboration between the two organizations presented a shared vision of uniting two purpose-driven movements. This alliance aimed to introduce groundbreaking technologies, products backed by science, and global opportunities to a combined network of nearly 100,000 representatives. In the process of finalizing the agreement, due diligence into Q Sciences uncovered new information that rendered the partnership unfeasible. Furthermore, it be ..read more

Actionable insights and opportunities from the first-ever direct selling generational engagement study. Direct selling has become an increasingly popular avenue for individuals to start their own businesses and earn income. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the perceptions surrounding direct selling, the Direct Sales Generational Engagement Study was conducted by Bridgehead Collective and carried out by The Center for Generational Kinetics, led by President Jason Dorsey. NDAB Creativity/shutterstock.com In this first-of-its-kind study, B ..read more

The Differentiators of the Ones to Watch In any given year 1,100 direct selling companies do business in the United States. They span the gamut from generationally successful big legacy names to mid-sized companies and then the tiniest of startups, who want to capitalize on momentum and seal their brands in direct selling history, too. Legacy brands and mid-sized companies stand up to be counted rather easily within the industry, but it’s much harder to know exactly how many startups are on the proverbial horizon. Without much fanfare, founders sit around kitchen tables planning ..read more

Herbalife announced it has entered into a five-year partnership with the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM) to support Mexican athletes with nutrition and conditioning training as they prepare for competitions. The athletes will use Herbalife’s sports nutrition products, which are NSF Certified and third-party verified to be free of unsafe levels of contaminants, prohibited substances and masking agents, as part of their nutrition optimization and post-performance recovery.   Herbalife invited Mexico’s athletes to train at the Proactive Sports Facility fueled by Herbalife in Westlake Village ..read more

Riman North America hosted its 2024 Riman Annual Convention, welcoming more than 2,000 distributors. The event was the largest for the company to-date and is a symbol, the company believes, of its enthusiastic reception following its grand opening in the North American market in March 2023. Founder and Chairman Joong Hyun Ahn as well as Riman Korea CEO Young Su Hwang were in attendance to show support for the new North American market and to share the company’s latest innovation: Smart Farm, which positions Riman as a vertically integrated model for the brand’s medicinal herb and hero ingredie ..read more

Beyond Beauty Club, led by dermatologist to the stars Simon Ourian, MD, announced a continuation of its European expansion efforts. In addition to its successful UK and Ireland launches at the end of 2023, the company now has a market presence in Spain, Poland, Portugal and the Netherlands. Dr. Ourian made a name for himself with his Beverly Hills practice where he became the go-to skin expert for many of Hollywood’s most well-known faces. His new product line makes that treatment available to consumers through an AI-powered consultation that provides a personalized regimen. “We have huge plan ..read more

Partner.Co was recognized at the MUSE Creative Awards for excellence in creative design, advertising and digital media. The international advertising awards platform honors designers and creative professionals who craft high-impact, compelling narratives. Partner.Co was presented with four Gold MUSE Awards including: Event, Conference/Convention—PXP’23: The Partner.Co Experience Publication, Program Guide—Slenderiiz Program Branded Content, Fitness & Wellness—Slenderiiz Cookbook Strategic Program, Communications/Marketing Campaign—Partner.Co Holiday Sales “As members of Partner.Co—both B ..read more