MLM Junction

New Indonesia Manager At MLM Company Herbalife

2007-06-28T19:17:00.000-07:00

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) has hired Agung Karso Sardjono as general manger of its Indonesia operations, responsible for expanding the company’s operations and working closely with its distributor leadership. He will report to Vice President, Southeast Asia Edi Hienrich.

Sardjono has 17 years of direct selling experience with leading companies. He spent 15 years at Avon Indonesia, where he started as a management trainee and ultimately became the first Indonesian president director, as well as serving on the company’s board.

MLM Company USANA Sued By Distributors

2007-06-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

More PR problems for MLM company USANA...

Independent distributors filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing USANA Health Sciences Inc. of fraud and deception, the latest public-relations blow for the marketer of vitamins and nutritional supplements.

The lawsuit, which seeks class-action status, was filed in California state court on behalf of hundreds of low-level distributors in California, which has tough multilevel marketing laws.

Issue #81 Of MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert"

2007-06-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

In the latest issue of MLM industry newsletter "MarketWave Alert", Len Clements discusses the FTC action against BurnLounge Inc. The FTC is alleging that BurnLounge is an illegal pyramid scheme.

BurnLounge is a multilevel reseller of downloadable music via "online music stores".

Interesting article and well worth checking out for Len's view on the economics of an MLM company and the problems facing BurnLounge.

MLM Brand Amway On The Way Back

2007-06-17T19:34:00.000-07:00

Quixtar is on its way out. Amway is on its way back.

Direct-sales giant Alticor Inc. confirmed Wednesday it will phase out its 7-year-old Quixtar Inc. label during the next 1 1/2 to two years and rebuild its Amway Corp. name in North America.

Further Embarrassment For MLM Company USANA

2007-06-17T19:24:00.000-07:00

Continuing embarrassment at USANA...

Another executive at Utah vitamin maker Usana Health Sciences Inc. has been forced to revise his credentials.

Gil Fuller, Usana's senior vice president and chief financial officer, has been described as a certified public accountant, but he let his license to practice public accounting lapse in 1986, long before he joined the company.

News About MLM In India

2007-06-03T05:09:00.001-07:00

Article about activities of MLM companies in India...

Ever thought what’s driving big ticket investments by MLM (multi level marketing) companies such as Amway, Herbalife, Modicare, Hindustan Lever Network and Forever Living into India? And why they are churning their product mix and what’s their new focus area?

Feel the pulse. Indians are getting more health conscious and it’s nutrition and wellness products that’re raking in the moolah for major direct selling companies operating in the country now. This, in fact, is also luring new entrants into the market.

MLM Company Herbalife Adds Indian Physician To Advisory Board

2007-06-01T18:28:00.000-07:00

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) has expanded its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) with the addition of Anoop Misra, M.D. of India, an internationally recognized specialist on diabetes and metabolic disease. Anoop Misra was awarded Padma Shri (one of the highest national honors) by the President of India.

The Herbalife NAB is comprised of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. The board is chaired by David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

MLM Company Amway In Romania

2007-05-28T00:09:00.000-07:00

Direct sales company Amway Marketing Romania, estimates a 20-30% turnover increase for this year, which would bring the company's business to around 37 million euros, with a business growth rate of half that seen in the last three years. Amway Marketing Romania, which sells cosmetic products, food additives, and household care products, has posted monthly sales of 3 to 4 million dollars (2.2 to 3 million euros), up 20-30% on the same period last year. "I don't think we will see a 50% increase in turnover this year, because we have already reached a size at which such a rate of growth is not possible any more.

MLM Company Herbalife Appoints New Chairman

2007-05-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

Herbalife Ltd., which markets nutritional supplements, said late Wednesday it named Chief Executive Michael O. Johnson chairman.

Johnson succeeds Peter Castleman, who resigned to focus on his other business activities, the company said.

MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert" - Issue #79

2007-05-27T23:48:00.000-07:00

Latest issue of Len Clements' "MarketWave Alert" continues with the USANA versus FDI saga...

For any of you following Barry Minkow's attack on Usana (which is actually an attack on MLM backed by the Pyramid Scheme Alert organization), check out Dr. Jon Taylor's response to my rebuttal, and my rebuttal to his response, here:

Latest Issue Of MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert"

2007-05-23T16:48:00.000-07:00

Latest issue of MarketWave Alert looks at MLM company Mannatech and potential regulatory concerns about claims made for some of the company's products.

New Management Appointment At MLM Company Herbalife

2007-05-23T16:37:00.000-07:00

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announced the appointment of Adriana G. Mendizabal as senior vice president and managing director of its Mexico and Central America region, effective June 1, 2007.

Mendizabal brings a stellar consumer marketing background to Herbalife based upon best practices developed throughout her career. She joins the company from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Mexico, where she served as general manager of the company’s consumer division. Under her leadership, the company achieved share gains across core product categories for brands including Neutrogena and Johnson's Baby.

Additions To Advisory Board Of MLM Company Herbalife

2007-05-16T02:58:00.000-07:00

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announced today the addition of internal medicine specialist Joaquim Caetano, M.D. of Portugal and obesity expert Rocio Medina, M.D. of Mexico, to its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB), reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting its independent distributors more closely at both a regional and local level.

The NAB is made of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle. The board is chaired by David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

MLM Company Herbalife Outsources In India

2007-05-16T02:53:00.000-07:00

Twilight Litaka Pharma Ltd has announced that the Company has signed an agreement with a US based Nutrition Company, namely Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Herbalife International, a $3 billion direct selling Company, specializing in nutrition, skincare and weight-management products.

The Company will develop new products of Herbalife for its business in India and will also manufacture its food supplement products for the Indian market at the newly commissioned Twilight Group facility at Baddi, Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Under this arrangement technical know-how will be supplied by Herbalife International. The volumes are expected to be minimum Rs 50 crore per annum and will add substantially to the Company's prospects in the coming years. The Company is associated with Herbalife India as Contract Manufacturer since 1999.

MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert" - Latest Issue

2007-05-15T00:38:00.000-07:00

Latest issue of Len Clements' newsletter "MarketWave Alert" continues with the ongoing battle between MLM company USANA Health Sciences and the Fraud Discovery Institute.

Len makes a good point about why this case should be of interest to all Network Marketers and MLM Distributors...

Why should you care if you're not involved with Usana, I'm assuming some of you may be asking? Because most of what Minkow, FitzPatrick, Jon Taylor, et. al. are claiming makes Usana illegal could easily apply to almost every MLM program, including yours! And because of Minkow's past success at exposing frauds and scams (after his own was exposed and he was released from prison) the federal regulatory agencies he has sent his Usana Report to might take him more seriously than all the other Anti-MLM Zealots who they have so far utterly ignored. The Wall Street Journal has already given his report undue attention, and thus undue credibility. In fact, if Minkow's case against Usana (which is actually more a case made by a foursome of Anti-MLM Zealots who helped Minkow produce this report, which is essentially an attack on MLM) gains any traction with the FTC or SEC it could potentially cause far more harm to the MLM industry than the FTC's new proposed Business Opportunity Rule ever could. But since Minkow's attack is ostensively on just one company, few outside Usana seem to be paying it much attention. You should. The next battle may be closer to home.

Shake Up At MLM Company Amway?

2007-05-13T01:20:00.000-07:00

MLM company Amway has taken action to ban the notorious practice of "system" selling in the UK. Could herald a broader shake up.

New Patent For MLM Company USANA

2007-05-13T01:04:00.001-07:00

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA) received notice of an official patent, to be released at 10:00am EST from the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company's Sense beautiful science(R) skin and personal care product line.

This patent covers USANA's formulation for manufacturing the Sense skin and personal care product line so that they are capable of maintaining an industry-standard, two-year shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA's now-patented "self-preserving" technology utilizes a variety of proprietary blends of purifying botanicals, antioxidants and other active ingredients in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally. The Sense line maintains its shelf life without the use of parabens or other chemical preservatives commonly used in other cosmetics and skin care products. Sense has utilized this self-preserving technology since September 2004 on a patent-pending basis, and it is the only skin care and beauty care product line in the world to implement this scientific advancement.

Exec From MLM Company Arbonne Wins Award

2007-05-13T00:59:00.000-07:00

Laura J. Fletcher, Executive National Vice President of Arbonne International has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Executive of the Year in Network Marketing. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who Registry is an honor, only one member in each discipline is named the Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive & Professional Women of the Year. The Cambridge Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these special Who’s Who honorees based on accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership and service.

Asia Product Awards For MLM Company Amway

2007-05-11T01:47:00.000-07:00

Amway (M) Sdn Bhd’s food supplement Nutrilite and water purifier Amway Water Treatment System (AWTS) bagged awards for the third consecutive year. Nutrilite and AWTS won the Gold Awards in the vitamin/health supplement and water purifier categories respectively for Malaysia and Asia.

Reader’s Digest Asia Trusted Brands Survey identifies which brands appeal most to affluent Asian consumers. The survey reflects consumers’ choice of their most trusted and favourite brands.

MLM Company Amway Plans To Double Business In Thailand

2007-05-05T05:25:00.000-07:00

Amway (Thailand) Co, the country's largest direct sales firm, is aiming to double its sales in 2012 to 20 billion baht.

Preecha Prakobkit, the company's managing director, said the target would be in line with its US parent firm's goal to double its business at the same time.

Two Utah Awards For MLM Company USANA

2007-04-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Some good news for MLM company USANA...

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA) will be recognized on May 19, 2007 with two Utah Best of State Awards. USANA will receive an award for the best dietary supplements in the state of Utah along with an award for best personal-care products.

Update On Outlook For MLM Company Herbalife

2007-04-29T01:41:00.000-07:00

Article from Forbes magazine about the outlook for MLM company Herbalife.

Preliminary Q1 Results From MLM Company Herbalife

2007-04-27T03:26:00.001-07:00

Herbalife Ltd. today announced it anticipates reporting net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2007 of approximately $508 million, an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the same period last year, when it files its quarterly Form 10-Q in early May 2007. The expected net sales reflects continued growth in the company’s top two markets, the U.S. and Mexico, which increased approximately 23 percent and 13 percent, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2006. Based on its expected net sales growth, the company anticipates that first quarter 2007 diluted earnings per share will be in the range of $0.60 to $0.61, compared to its previously announced range of $0.52 to $0.57, excluding expenses associated with its realignment for growth initiative and the adjustment to tax reserves.

MLM Company Amway In India

2007-04-27T03:20:00.000-07:00

A leading direct selling FMCG company, Amway India, intends to up its turnover from Rs 738 crore in 2006 to Rs 1,000 crore by early 2008.

The company plans to launch 6-8 of the company’s products and around 20 catalogue products. Catalogue products are products manufactured by other companies and marketed by Amway under its own brand.

Herbalife Products Help Philippines Children

2007-04-22T04:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a heart warming story about Herbalife products being used to help children in the Philippines...

At the newly opened feeding center called "Singapore Wellness Club" in Baseco, children aged three to six are given their daily nutritious drink packed with fresh fruits, oats and Herbalife Formula 1 in chocolate, wild berry and vanilla flavors.