Pandemic-related market lockdowns, shipping backlogs and other disruptions in mainland China and other countries USANA referenced in announcement also could affect results for its direct-selling competitors as well as other firms in health, wellness, personal care and beauty industries.

For its 2021 FY and Q4 results, nutritional and weight loss products direct seller reports lower gross margin and marketing expenses also contributed to lower-than-expected diluted EPS, down 45% to 18 cents.

P&G Ventures startup's partnership with venture capital group M13 delivered its first brand, the Kindra four-product, hormone-free menopausal line. Kindra says its products provide relief from the seven symptoms of menopause in a market largely neglected.

Herbalife CEO, president changes effective in March; CRN appoints Julia Gustafson VP of government relations; Pharmavite names Rhonda Hoffman chief marketing officer; and USANA promotes Walter Noot to COO.