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Quando il lavoro dipende da te: un libro racconta le storie dei venditoria domicilioMardi, 18 Octobre, 2016Sono tante le strade che portano alla vendita diretta a domicilio: c’è Gabriella, sorda dalla nascita, che tiene party dedicati a clienti affetti dalla medesima disfunzione; c’è Tomorr, che è arrivato dall’Albania in gommone, è diventato il primo venditore in Italia di aspirapolvere e ha comperato casa; c’è Enza, casalinga che ha dovuto rimboccarsi le maniche perché il marito aveva perso il lavoro e adesso mantiene la famiglia; c’è Luca che, da amministratore dell’azienda di famiglia colpita dalla crisi, si è reinventato brillante “ambasciatore dell’alimentazione”. Read more |
Germany: Direct Selling grows by almost 7% in 2015Mardi, 27 Septembre, 2016In 2015, direct selling figures in Germany recorded their best performance, a total turnover of 16.3 billion EUR. This represents an increase of almost seven percet over the previous year, i.e. 15.3 billion EUR. Read more |
DSE replies to public consultation on the review of EU consumer and marketing legislationJeudi, 1 Septembre, 2016As indicated in previous editions of the newsletter, the European Commission (EC) is reviewing the existing EU consumer and marketing legislation, the so-called Regulatory Fitness and Performance Check (REFIT). DSE welcomes the important steps made by the EC to assess consumer law provisions and replied to the public consultation on this matter. DSE called for the status-quo to be maintained as regards the Directives on Consumer Rights (CRD), Unfair Contract Terms and Unfair Commercial Practices. Read more |
Just International AG inaugurates its new Headquarters in SwitzerlandVendredi, 1 Juillet, 2016On 1 July 2016, Just International AG inaugurated its new worldwide Headquarters, after three years of construction works. The new building replaces the former site, built in 1964, and remains in Walzenhausen (Appenzell), Switzerland. The new premises were officially inaugurated by Marcel and Hansueli Jüstrich, owners of Just International AG, during an event with more than 500 guests, among which regional and local authorities, business representatives and direct sellers. Read more |
DSE elects new Chairman of the Board of DirectorsMercredi, 25 Mai, 2016Direct Selling Europe (DSE) announced at the annual General Assembly that took place in Zurich, Switzerland, the election of the new Chairman, Mr. Andres Ruff, CEO of WIV AG. The participants elected Mr. Ruff by unanimity, showing the cohesion and strength behind the decision. Mr. Ruff succeeds R. Glenn Drake, former Group President, Tupperware Europe, Africa, and the Middle East and Chairman of DSE during the period 2009-2015. Read more |
Vorwerk reports new sales recordJeudi, 19 Mai, 2016A new sales record, significant growth in almost all of its business segments and further expansion of its digital offering: At its financial press conference in Düsseldorf today, the Wuppertal-based Vorwerk Group presented its figures for the fiscal year 2015. “We have a very successful year to look back on,” as the Managing Partners Reiner Strecker, Frank van Oers and Rainer Genes reported emphatically. Read more |
AMC International wins the 2016 Berlin Email Summit's Xcellence AwardVendredi, 22 Avril, 2016On 15 April 2016, the 5th edition of Berlin Email Summit took place, with the presence of more than 500 participants. Renowned speakers shared their views about the latest trends and know-how for an effective and integrated cross-channel marketing campaign. For a video of the event, please click here. Read more |
DSE welcomes the adoption of the General Data Protection RegulationJeudi, 14 Avril, 2016Today, the European Parliament adopted the General Data Protection Regulation*, after four years of intense discussions. The adoption, carried without amendments, comes after the inter-institutional agreement reached with the Council in December 2015 and its position adopted at first reading on 8 April 2016. Read more |
European Commission's platform for online dispute resolutionLundi, 11 Janvier, 2016On 9 January 2016 the European Commission launched its new online dispute resolution (ODR) platform to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) bodies to allow ADR entities to fine-tune the notification and assessment procedures at national level. DSE took part in the building of this platform by participating in several exercises to adjust the platform before it became operational as well as providing constructive feedback. Read more |