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USANA Surpassed Company Record by Receiving More Than 85 Awards In 2012
Company Recognized For Its Innovative Products, Tools and Exceptional Leadership
Vemma Kicks Off Chris Powell 12-Week Bod-e Challenge
Vemma Bod-e(TM) Spokesperson kicks off weight loss challenge offering over $100,000 in annual cash and prize packages.
Herbalife Closes Acquisition Of Manufacturing Facility
January 4, 2013 -- Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition company, announced today that its agreement to purchase a manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was completed on December 31, 2012.
Scentsy Names ScenTrend 2013
MERIDIAN, Idaho, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Scentsy Fragrance, a growing international leader in fragrance, today announced Violet Leaf as the ScenTrend™ for 2013. Based on trend analysis by fragrance experts at Scentsy and prominent international fragrance houses, the ScenTrend designation identifies the up-and-coming fragrance note which consumers will find in home as well as fine fragrances.
Unipay2U Distributor Charged With Misappropriating Funds
December 31, 2012 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission in Chittagong, Bangladesh has filed charges of misappropriating funds against a distributor of Unipay2U, several of his relatives and a bank official.
LifeVantage to Present at the Sidoti Semi-Annual Micro-Cap Conference
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec 31, 2012 -- LifeVantage Corporation, a company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy living through a combination of a compelling business opportunity and scientifically validated products, including its patented dietary supplement Protandim, the Nrf2 Synergizer, announced today that Douglas C. Robinson, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Colbert, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Sidoti Semi-Annual Micro-Cap Conference to be held on January 7, 2013, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
Vemma Launches Free Virtual Trainer App
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Dec 28, 2012 -- If there's a star to the newly launched Vemma Bod-e 2.0 app, it's TV Celebrity Transformation Specialist and bestselling author Chris Powell. The app, available as a free download for iPhone and Android, features timely text messages and daily video clips from Chris and his wife, Heidi, who act as the user's own personal trainer.
Herbalife Responds to Pyramid Scheme Allegations
LOS ANGELES -- Herbalife Chairman and CEO Michael O. Johnson responded to questions regarding hedge fund manager William Ackman's claims about Herbalife by saying, "The allegation that Herbalife is a pyramid scheme is bogus. Make no mistake: Today's announcement isn't about Herbalife's business model. It's about Bill Ackman's business model."
ViSalus Co-Founder Donates 1 Million to Support Entrepreneurship
TROY, Mich., Dec. 20, 2012 — Nick Sarnicola, Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of ViSalus™, has pledged $1 million to the Sarnicola Foundation to support young, aspiring entrepreneurs.
MonaVia Announces Two Executive Promotions
Salt Lake City, December 20, 2012 -- MonaVie, a global leader in premium nutrition products made from the rarest ingredients in the world, announced the promotion of two of its executives, Katy Holt-Larsen to Vice President of North America and Dr. Shawn Talbott to Chief Science Officer.
Nu Skin Enterprises to Increase Dividend Payments
PROVO, Utah, Dec.18, 2012 -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced that it plans to increase its regularly scheduled dividend payments by 50 percent for 2013. With this planned increase, the company will have increased dividends for each of the 12 consecutive years since it instituted the payment of dividends to stockholders.
North American Power Expands Service to New Hampshire
Sunday, 16 December 2012 -- North American Power, a New England energy company that has saved hundreds of thousands of customers money on their electric bills, is introducing their retail electricity supply service to the 400,000-plus customers of PSNH. Licensed by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC), North American Power provides a lower cost, cleaner alternative to PSNH's electric supply.
LifeVantage Announces Shares Repurchase Program
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec 14, 2012 -- LifeVantage Corporation, a company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy living through a combination of a compelling business opportunity and scientifically validated products, including its patented dietary supplement Protandim(R), the Nrf2 Synergizer(R), announced today that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to utilize up to $5 million to purchase shares of its common stock. Any such repurchases will be made out of existing cash or free cash flow from continuing operations.
USANA Announces Management Team Changes
SALT LAKE CITY -- Dec. 14, 2012 -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a global nutritional company, today announced the reorganization of its management team.
Destiny 2000 Executives Confess Embezzlement
Bangladesh, December 13, 2012 -- Mohammad Rafiqul Amin, Destiny Group chairman, and Mohammad Hossain confessed to embezzling investors' funds in separate statements made today in court. According to Amin's statement, he and other company executives misappropriated Tk 3,350 crore which was collected from investors in Destiny 2000 and other Destiny Group projects.
PartyLite Promotes Michael Norris
GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Blyth, Inc., a direct to consumer company and leading designer and marketer of candles, accessories for the home, and health and wellness products sold through the direct selling and direct marketing channels, announced that its PartyLite division, the world's largest direct-seller of candles, candle accessories and premium home fragrance products, has named Michael Norris to fill the newly-created position of President, PartyLite Americas. In his expanded role, Mr. Norris, who currently oversees both the U.S. and Canada, assumes responsibility for Mexico, a developing market for PartyLite's products and earnings opportunity.
Amway Partners with Free the Children
ADA, Mich., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Amway, one of the world's largest direct selling companies, and Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner, announced today a new partnership that will bring Free The Children's signature youth empowerment event, We Day, into the U.S. for the first time. Amway North America will serve as co-title sponsor, along with Microsoft, of We Day Seattle, at Key Arena on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 featuring Former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev amongst many other notables, soon to be announced. Reaching hundreds of thousands of youth through inspirational events and a year-long service program, We Day has previously been held annually only in Canada.
PartyLite Donates 2.1 MM To TODAY Show Holiday Gift Drive
GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Blyth, Inc., a direct to consumer company and leading designer...
Tupperware Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Tupperware Brands Corporation will release its fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings results on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, prior to the opening of the market, followed by its earnings release conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time). To participate in the call, dial 678-905-9434, Code: #80815681. This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at www.tupperwarebrands.com.
Avon to Cut 1500 Jobs and Exit 2 Markets
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2012 -- Avon Products, Inc. today outlined initial steps toward the company's previously communicated annual cost-savings target of $400 million by the end of 2015.
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