Editors Note
May 2009
Welcome to our May edition
Welcome to our May edition packed with news, views and information across our industry here in Europe.
Our Country Focus this issue looks at “La Belle France” the large and established Western European market where direct sales continue to flourish. We have coverage on global and local French companies operating there as well as comments from the French DSA.
In this issue, our Company Spotlight falls on the interesting company Mannatech, and we also include a special feature highlighting the giants of our industry as we unveil the Billion-Dollar Club, reporting on the statistics from these leading global companies.
We have details from Amway on their plans to move their business forward, following their recent successful court case outcome, and this edition also gives you the opportunity to share the thoughts of Ben Gallina of Avon, whose responsibilities span both western Europe and China!
Suppliers to the industry continue to play a vital role in our success. They give invaluable support and effort as partners, ensuring cost effective tools and services are delivered to further enhance the image and reputation of the industry. To recognise this support, we have introduced a new section within the magazine called “Supplier Corner” where in each issue we shall feature an advertorial from recognised and credible suppliers already involved with our member companies.
Another new innovation for us, as we constantly strive to respond to our readers’ needs, is the introduction of our website for Direct Selling News Europe. To visit the site go to http://www.directsellingnews.com and click on ‘Europe’ on the home page. The website will also allow you access to information from our sister magazine, Direct Selling News in the USA.
Please let us know your reaction if you visit the site on how we might improve for the future and what you would like to see included, in order that we might fulfil your expectations.
Please also note we have had a change to our email addresses here at Direct Selling News Europe:
Always remember it is your magazine and we want to respond to those expectations to keep you informed on our industry in Europe.
In the meantime, enjoy this edition, and we wish you continued success.
Paul Southworth
Editor
