Herbalife Ltd. announced that Lawrence Higby has joined its board of directors. "We're very excited about Larry joining our board," said Michael O. Johnson, chairman and CEO. "He brings a wealth of experience from business, government, and the boardroom, which will be of great benefit to me, our shareholders, distributors, and employees." Higby has served as vice chairman and advisor of Apria Healthcare Group Inc. since October 2008. He was part of its management team since 1997; as president and chief operating officer from 1997 to 2002, and then as chief executive officer from 2002 to 2008. He also served as a director from 2002 to 2008.
Stampin' Up!, a Riverton, Utah-based direct sales company that manufactures and sells decorative rubber stamps and crafting accessories, announced to its employees that layoffs are imminent and are expected to happen in April.
EIRO Research, a Dallas-based nutritional company, held its prelaunch convention in Dallas on March 6-7. At the convention, the company launched its official packaging and branding, as well as EIRO Energy, a natural, healthful alternative to conventional energy drinks.
Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition and direct selling company, paid out a record US$36.4 million in bonuses to independent distributors at its Mark Hughes Bonus Award ceremony in Beverly Hills on Sunday, 22nd of March. The independent distributors represented 30 countries and all have built their own businesses and achieved success through direct selling. With 90 checks over US$100,000, the top six bonus winners received checks for US$1 million or more.
The Avon Foundation for Women announced in March meaningful new efforts to eradicate violence against women and help ensure justice for all women worldwide. This included a $1.5 million grant by the Avon Foundation for Women to launch the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School. This new center will focus on working with judges, legal professionals, governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve access to justice in an effort to eliminate violence against women and girls.
LEHI, Utah, based XanGo, LLC, the first company to market a premium mangosteen beverage, continues to lead the superfruit movement. As a global nutrition company, XanGo now reaches 23 countries and is expanding the benefits of the popular mangosteen to new applications. With the launch of Glimpse(TM) Intuitive Skincare, XanGo revisits its category-creating status by introducing the first personal care product to feature the power of the mangosteen at its foundation to deliver the fruit's numerous nutrients through a green, toxin-free formula that protects consumer's health and the environment.
As a wellness industry leader in applying the latest science and technology, Springville, Utah based Neways recently established an innovative new science website at www.NewaysScience.com . This site draws upon the expertise of Neways' Scientific Advisory Board, which is staffed by five distinguished, highly qualified scientists who help the company fulfill its mission to provide our distributors with safe, effective, and scientifically advanced products.
On April 3th and 4th 2009 the 2nd Direct Selling festival is taking Place in Dubai. No wonder since Dubai is known as one of the most booming regions of the world. Strategically it is considered as a hub linking Europe, Africa and Asia. Dubai has an upstate, which consists of three continents, 136 nations, 3,2 billion people and around 18,3 trillion US-Dollars gross domestic product. Direct sellers, which are thinking about further expansion or the foundation of a daughter company in the Middle East, North Africa or Asia, will find a tremendous market potential. This is due to the fact, that the population of the United Arabian Emirates is a mix of different nationalities.
The Australian Direct Selling Association expects record numbers for its Annual Conference to be held at the Royal Pines Resort on Australia's Gold Coast on March 22-24 2009. The 2009 Conference theme is "Defining Our Future" and the program includes four plenary sessions and eight breakout sessions aimed at helping delegates through tough economic times.
The Board of Directors of the Direct Selling Association approved the membership applications of seven direct selling companies in the first week of March. These companies are:
Americraft Cookware (Cookware), GreatLife International, LLC (Nutritional Supplements), Jus International (Antioxidant Drink) L’Bel USA (Skincare & Cosmetics), LikeWear, LLC (Licensed apparel and accessories), Maddy Moo Creations (Custom Purses & Fashion Accessories) Phoenix Trading (Greeting Cards, Paper Products).
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Herbalife Ltd. announced that Lawrence Higby has joined its board of directors. "We're very excited about Larry joining our board," said Michael O. Johnson, chairman and CEO. "He brings a wealth of experience from business, government, and the boardroom, which will be of great benefit to me, our shareholders, distributors, and employees." Higby has served as vice chairman and advisor of Apria Healthcare Group Inc. since October 2008. He was part of its management team since 1997; as president and chief operating officer from 1997 to 2002, and then as chief executive officer from 2002 to 2008. He also served as a director from 2002 to 2008. 
Stampin' Up!, a Riverton, Utah-based direct sales company that manufactures and sells decorative rubber stamps and crafting accessories, announced to its employees that layoffs are imminent and are expected to happen in April.
EIRO Research, a Dallas-based nutritional company, held its prelaunch convention in Dallas on March 6-7. At the convention, the company launched its official packaging and branding, as well as EIRO Energy, a natural, healthful alternative to conventional energy drinks.
Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition and direct selling company, paid out a record US$36.4 million in bonuses to independent distributors at its Mark Hughes Bonus Award ceremony in Beverly Hills on Sunday, 22nd of March. The independent distributors represented 30 countries and all have built their own businesses and achieved success through direct selling. With 90 checks over US$100,000, the top six bonus winners received checks for US$1 million or more.
The Avon Foundation for Women announced in March meaningful new efforts to eradicate violence against women and help ensure justice for all women worldwide. This included a $1.5 million grant by the Avon Foundation for Women to launch the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School. This new center will focus on working with judges, legal professionals, governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve access to justice in an effort to eliminate violence against women and girls. 
LEHI, Utah, based XanGo, LLC, the first company to market a premium mangosteen beverage, continues to lead the superfruit movement. As a global nutrition company, XanGo now reaches 23 countries and is expanding the benefits of the popular mangosteen to new applications. With the launch of Glimpse(TM) Intuitive Skincare, XanGo revisits its category-creating status by introducing the first personal care product to feature the power of the mangosteen at its foundation to deliver the fruit's numerous nutrients through a green, toxin-free formula that protects consumer's health and the environment.
As a wellness industry leader in applying the latest science and technology, Springville, Utah based Neways recently established an innovative new science website at www.NewaysScience.com . This site draws upon the expertise of Neways' Scientific Advisory Board, which is staffed by five distinguished, highly qualified scientists who help the company fulfill its mission to provide our distributors with safe, effective, and scientifically advanced products.
On April 3th and 4th 2009 the 2nd Direct Selling festival is taking Place in Dubai. No wonder since Dubai is known as one of the most booming regions of the world. Strategically it is considered as a hub linking Europe, Africa and Asia. Dubai has an upstate, which consists of three continents, 136 nations, 3,2 billion people and around 18,3 trillion US-Dollars gross domestic product. Direct sellers, which are thinking about further expansion or the foundation of a daughter company in the Middle East, North Africa or Asia, will find a tremendous market potential. This is due to the fact, that the population of the United Arabian Emirates is a mix of different nationalities.
The Australian Direct Selling Association expects record numbers for its Annual Conference to be held at the Royal Pines Resort on Australia's Gold Coast on March 22-24 2009. The 2009 Conference theme is "Defining Our Future" and the program includes four plenary sessions and eight breakout sessions aimed at helping delegates through tough economic times.
Americraft Cookware (Cookware), GreatLife International, LLC (Nutritional Supplements), Jus International (Antioxidant Drink)
