On April 29, 2008, Home Interiors voluntarily filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code.

US Avon consultants to get financial advice.

Gold Canyon Candles opens UK branch.

AtHome America announces new president and CEO

Jafra’s new CEO is expanding the company to new markets and refocusing on party sales.

Direct sales company, Alticor will refocus on the Amway brand in North America, dropping the Quixtar name that still isn’t as recognized as Amway.

The WAHM Talk Radio interview with Marlo Quinn’s founder offers a very candid and insightful look into the company’s failure.

While the Tupperware Brands Corporation has sold cosmetics and skin care products under the BeautiControl name for 25 years, recent acquisitions and market expansions suggest that the company is turning its focus away from food storage and more towards the personal care market.

In 2006 the Chinese goverenment lifted their eight-year ban on door-to-door sales of foreign-backed company products. Avon Products Inc., Amway Corp., and Mary Kay Inc. have all been granted direct-selling licenses in China.
With China’s 1.3 billion people, current economic growth and strong social networks, it could prove to be a major market for direct [...]

Earlier this month, Tupperware Corporation changed it’s name to Tupperware Brands Corporation. Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO said, “This name change will reinforce that we are a multi-brand, multi-category direct sales company.”
Tupperware expanded into the cosmetics industry in 2000 when it purchased BeautiContol and the company recently acquired the cosmetics division of the Sara Lee [...]