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FHTM To Pay 840K Over Pyramid Scheme Charges
Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing will be paying $1 million to settle allegations that it was operating a pyramid scheme in Montana.
Oriflame Press Release
Oriflame Cosmetics has reported a net profit of E37.2 million, or E0.65 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, a 54% increase, compared to E24.2 million, or E0.43 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Sales for the first quarter of 2010 were E361.9 million, compared to E341.3 million for the comparable quarter of 2009, representing an increase of 6%.
Herbalife Assigns New Director of Peru
Herbalife Ltd. has named Jose Ramon Hernandez Gallego as the country director of Peru. He...
Evolv Health Breaking MLM And Business Records
Evolv Health: The Team Inspirit Leadership Council have just completed in-depth due diligence on 47+ companies (packed into a round-the-clock two-week intensive research period). The deeper we dug and the more company owners we met with, the 47 became 10... the 10 became 5... and when we flew out to meet them, then the 5 became 1... It was UNANIMOUS! EVOLV!!!!
Kevin Larson Promoted For Zrii Vice President
Zrii LLC has promoted Kevin Larson to the position of Senior Vice President at Zrii. Formerly serving as the Vice President of Marketing, Kevin will now work with other key departments on a daily basis, including sales.
Movie Star Partners With GBG
“Jackee Harry”, Awarding Winning Actress and Entertainer, has partnered with “GBG” as their official Spokesperson. Ms. Harry is now adding to her list of accomplishments by teaming up with “GBG”, a International “Health and Wellness” Company.
Fortune Hi Tech Marketing Reaches Settlement in Montana Case
In a precedent setting decision, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has ordered FHTM to pay almost $1 million in fines and restitution to Montana residents recruited by distributors and erroneously informed that they would have established contacts with companies like The Home Depot and General Electric, when no such contact existed.
MonaVie Settles Oprah and Dr Oz Lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MonaVie (www.monavie.com), maker of premier acai-based nutritional and energy drink products, today announces that the lawsuit brought against it and other defendants by Harpo Inc., owner of the Oprah Winfrey family of trademarks, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, a doctor who regularly appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and now host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” for the unauthorized use of their names and images, has been amicably resolved.
XanGo Distributors Look To Las Vegas Amid Growth Surge
Signs of a prosperous year loom on the horizon for XanGo, LLC distributors, as thousands gather in Las Vegas this weekend for the THRIVE TWENTY-10 convention. "We look forward to sharing a message of optimism with XanGo distributors because – despite the challenging economic climate of the last two years – we are experiencing a resurgence and new growth in North America in 2010. There's a real sense of renewal and increased momentum at XanGo right now." said XanGo Founder and Chairman Aaron Garrity.
Tahitian Noni YouTube Video Yanked
YouTube was asked by XanGo’s parent company, DBC, LLC, to pull a Tahitian Noni International video about its new bioactive beverages. The video portrays various superfruit juices failing in their attempts to conquer the stable iridoids of Tahitian Noni Bioactive Beverages
Amway Quixtar Loses Court Ruling
Amway Quixtar lost a federal court dispute Wednesday to 3 junior independent business owners over an arbitration agreement that Amway makes its IBOs sign when they become distributors. The agreement was described as "unconscionable and unenforceable," according to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The arbitration agreement essentially forces distributors to reconcile legal disputes privately instead of filing lawsuits in court.
Arson Ruled At Longaberger House
Arson was ruled to be the cause of a fire at a 208-year-old house owned by Longaberger at 1406 Seven Hills Road, Hanover Township as investigators eliminated all other causes, Licking County fire investigator Phil Winland said.
New Amway Asian Logistics Hub
Amway, a direct selling titan has plans to open a brand new Asian logistics hub in Busan in an effort to establish a product supply chain management system in the rapidly growing Asian region.
Dubli Press Release
DubLi.com, a division of MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc. has partnered with two time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Al Unser Jr., to launch the Al Unser Jr. Charity Auction. This auction will help to raise awareness for finding a cure for paralysis and bring attention to the research through Johns Hopkins Hospital's Miami Project. "I am very excited to hold my first driving clinic to share what I have learned in my career about driving, and at the same time raise money to help find a cure for paralysis," said Al Unser Jr. This auction is one of the most unique auctions DubLi.com has ever launched. The auction offers a weekend trip to Atlantic City with an opportunity to meet and learn from Al Unser Jr., along with the opportunity to race on a two mile track in a high performance race car with Little Al coaching all of the way.
FHTM Ordered to Pay Nearly 1 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations
Helena- Kentucky-based Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM) agreed today to pay nearly $1 million to settle an allegation by Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica Lindeen that the company was operating a pyramid promotional scheme in Montana. On March 4, 2010, Lindeen ordered the company to stop operations in the state and filed an action against the company, arising from consumer complaints that her office received and investigated. “This agreement sends a clear message to businesses operating illegally in Montana that I am committed to protecting consumers,” Lindeen responded. “Montanans work hard to support their families and I will not tolerate the sale of false promises to them.”
Yves Rocher mentioned in biodiversity article
Yves Rocher was mentioned in an article at Intellectual Property Watch concerning biodiversity and the need for food and cosmetics companies to begin to be more aware that consumers are watching where they get their ingredients, and the practices they are using.
Tahitian Noni Extends Superfruit Challenge
Tahitian Noni has extended its Superfruit $250,000 challenge until June 1, 2010. The challenge requires any company to prove their products have any of the ingredients found in Tahitian Noni that impart the following qualities to users:
XanGo Press Release
With spring in full bloom, XanGo, LLC and Operation Smile welcome another type of renewal: a season of smiles. Last week initiated a series of joint missions as XanGo distributors accompanied Operation Smile to Tlaxcala, Mexico, to support medical volunteers who performed 100 cleft lip and cleft palate corrective surgeries. The smile tour continues with three additional stops through July. “XanGo has supported Operation Smile for several years. During that time, we’ve grown our philanthropic partnerships alongside the global expansion of our business,” said XanGo Founder and Board Chairman Aaron Garrity. Just last week, the company received recognition from Utah Governor Gary Herbert for continued support of Operation Smile. Garrity adds, “The success of the XanGo missions with Operation Smile is truly a testament to our distributors, whose efforts to build their independent businesses make it all possible.”
Mannatech Press Release
Mannatech, Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, announced the results of an independent study that demonstrated its proprietary Ambrotose® complex and Advanced Ambrotose® powder exerted prebiotic effects.* † The study was conducted by scientists at Ghent University and ProDigest, a leading company in gastrointestinal (GI) research.
Herbalife Appoints New Director for Peru
Herbalife Ltd. announced the appointment of Jose Ramon Hernandez Gallego as country director of Peru, responsible for the growth and profitability of the country, and working with our independent distributors to grow the business in Peru in a sustainable manner. He reports to the company's managing director of its South and Central America region, Patricio Cuesta.
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