Taking a brand international is a big step for any company. New markets mean new customers, expanded audiences and unique opportunities to try out products that might not be a fit for the original hometown fans. Not to mention, exposure to new cultures and ways of life can be inspirational for product development teams eager to serve the needs and wants of new demographics. Gaining ground internationally can add revenue and stockholder value and build traction abroad that can bolster the domestic team when sales at home turn stagnant.

The Direct Selling Association of Canada Board met with Members of Parliament (MPs), senators and other government officials over a two-day span to advocate for the direct selling industry. In twelve meetings attended by representatives from all of the country’s major parties, DSA members promoted the economic and social role the direct selling industry plays […]

Board members for the Direct Selling Association of Canada met with Members of Parliament, senators, and other government officials during a two-day meeting in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, to discuss the importance of independent contractor status for distributors and the need for a regulatory framework, as well as to advocate for the direct selling industry as a whole. 

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) of Canada organized a “day on the hill” in Ottawa to meet with Members of Parliament (MPs) and other important decision makers.

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA), in a report releasing industry growth data for the channel in Canada in 2020, announced significant growth of 26% year-over-year and $4.15 billion in retail sales. The number of Canadian consultants also grew to 1.39 million, a 20% increase over 2019.

Results from consumer research conducted by the Direct Sellers Association (DSA) of Canada show the potential for growth in the “side-hustle” world, particularly for direct sellers.  A key finding was that, over the next year, almost 4 in 10 Canadians will look to make additional money outside of their direct employment. The research showed that […]

Seven students received an academic boost when the Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) recently announced its scholarship winners for 2019. This is the eighth year of the scholarships, which celebrate and contribute to the educational endeavors of both sales consultants and employees in the direct selling industry, as well as their families. The DSA […]

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada recently announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed directors are: Darla Brown – General Manager Canada, Plexus Worldwide Jackie McClements – Vice President and General Manager, Monat Global Canada Sona van der Hoop – Senior Director North American Sales, Mannatech Marcia […]

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada recently announced the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed directors are: Helena Alexandre – Vice President and General Manager, Arbonne International Canada Gina Bresciani – Director of Canadian Operations, USANA Health Sciences Tracy Casey – Canada Sales Manager, Scentsy Len Iakiri – Country Manager, Amway Canada Patricia […]

Photo: Ivan P. Phelan Award recipient Rhancha Trick, Director Business Development, Nature’s Sunshine (centre) with DSA Chair Tracie Graham (left) and DSA President Peter Maddox (right) The Direct Sellers Association (DSA) of Canada recently announced the recipients of the 2018 DSA Awards held on June 26, 2018, during its annual conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and […]