MLM Company Quixtar reports flat web sales for fiscal 2005

Quixtar Inc. is reporting essentially flat web sales for its 2005 fiscal year. In 2005, the web generated sales of $753 million, up less than 1% from sales of $748 million in fiscal 2004, the company says.

Overall the web accounted for about 70% of total sales of $1.1 billion in 2005, compared to 2004 when the Internet accounted for 68% of total sales of about the same amount.

888.com Launches 888.biz Network Marketing Program

World’s #1 online casino and poker room goes live with their MLM program with a rewarding opportunity for players, business builders, affiliates and marketers. 888.biz set to break all MLM launch records

London (PRWEB) November 5, 2005 -- 888.com launched their 888.biz MLM (network marketing) program this week. 888.com have initiated this marketing plan in order to provide a mechanism to grow their existing customer base through rewarding self-motivated business leaders and networkers who promote the 888 and Pacific Poker brand names. The company are looking for further marketers to help them achieve their growth projections.

Nartron resolves long-time legal battle with MLM Compnay Amway

A 15-year patent dispute between Nartron Corporation of Reed City and the West Michigan-based Amway Corporation came to a close Wednesday.

After spending $7 million on legal fees, Nartron's founder and principal owner Norman Rautiola agreed to pay $3.5 million to Amway (now Alticor) to end the litigation and move his company forward.

MLM Company Biopro Introduces Products In Philippines

Sun.Star Cebu - Biopro introduces products:

"Biopro Technology, born 18 months ago in the United States, was recently introduced here in Cebu.

The management said Biopro offers new and more effective ways to improve general wellness during this time when emerging advances in technology have not only brought innovations but also dangers."

Alticor Sales Rise For Sixth Consecutive Year

Alticor Inc. (parent of MLM Companies Amway and Quixtar) and its family of companies reported sales of $6.4 billion for the performance year ending August 31, 2005. Sales rose 3.6% in 2005, marking the company's sixth straight year of growth.

More than half of Alticor's global affiliates showed a strong increase in
sales, offsetting slower growth in the China market and a slight decrease in North American sales. A portion of Alticor's overall sales increase was due to the positive impact of the strengthening dollar.

European markets posted 18% growth, while Japan continued its turnaround
with a second straight year of increased sales.

Volleyball Australia and MLM Company Herbalife Announce National Sponsorship Agreement

"LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2005--Volleyball Australia and MLM Company Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) (through its Australian subsidiary Herbalife Australasia Pty Ltd) jointly announce a sponsorship agreement that makes Herbalife the Official Nutrition Sponsor of the 2005/6 Vodafone Beach Volleyball Tour, Australia's premier beach volleyball series.

As part of the agreement, Herbalife will occupy a prime center court presence at each event in the five-city tournament, along with branding on player uniforms and tour materials."

MLM Company Herbalife Launches New Heart Health Products; Ingredients Include Neptune Krill Oil and Plant Sterols

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2005--MLM Compnay Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announces the launch of a comprehensive heart health product portfolio based on clinically-studied ingredients shown to support overall heart health.(a)

A key ingredient is Neptune Krill Oil (NKO(R)), harvested from krill, a tiny shrimp-like crustacean in the Antarctic, that contains a combination of Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and antioxidants. A recent clinical study published in the "Alternative Medicine Review" (12/2004) found that NKO(R) helps support healthy cholesterol levels. Other heart-healthy ingredients in the line include plant sterols, which have been shown to reduce LDL and total cholesterol; Omega-3 fatty acids; and amino acids to boost the production of nitric oxide in the body.(a)

The line was developed to support all key areas of cardiovascular health for young and older adults - cholesterol and triglycerides, blood pressure, homocysteine levels and circulation.(a)

Direct selling to grow 10%

Bangkok Post Tuesday 01 November 2005 - Direct selling to grow 10%
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"London _ The world's direct-selling business is projected to grow by 10% next year from US$100 billion currently, representing 2% of the global retail market.

The biggest threats to growth are local regulations and a negative image of the business among consumers, said Dick DeVos, chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA).
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