Herbalife reported a double digit decrease in net sales during its second quarter, following similar results in the first quarter. The direct seller also plans to launch its digital platform Herbalife One to connect distributers and consumers and promote sales.

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.

FTC returns more than $5.4m to more than 100,000 consumers from "free trial" scam;" Hood College names Nutrition Science Program's founding director; Cremer introduces gummy-counting machine; Herbalife renovates LA headquarters; Arby's and Old Spice team up to fight "meat sweats."

Inflation's impact on consumer spending will be front and center in sector’s quarterly reports, beginning with J&J on 19 April. Potential impact also from price hikes common from most firms since early 2021 in response to increasing costs. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also will prompt comment.