The Direct Selling Association, the UK trade body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, has renewed its calls for greater adoption of recognised industry standards across the UK market, calling the situation ‘increasingly urgent’.
Continue readingDirect Selling Association Shortlisted as a Finalist in People in Retail Awards 2026
The awards ceremony will take place on 24 September 2026 at a spectacular black-tie gala evening in London, bringing together senior leaders and innovators from across the retail sector to celebrate excellence and achievement.
Continue readingAmanda Sly Announced as new Chair of the Direct Selling Association
The UK trade body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, the Direct Selling Association, has appointed Amanda Sly as the new Chair of its Board.
Continue readingDiamonds of Direct Selling Awards Corporate Finalists Announced
The Direct Selling Association, has today announced the Finalists for the Corporate Awards being given at the Association’s Diamonds of Direct Selling Awards on 1st May 2025.
Continue readingNew Board Appointments at Retail Body The Direct Selling Association
The UK trade body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, The Direct Selling Association, has today announced two appointments to its Board.
Continue readingOver 1,000 salespeople join Direct Selling Association’s ‘Social Selling Academy’
The Direct Selling Association has today announced that over 1,000 people working as independent salespeople across its member companies have joined its industry-leading ‘Social Selling Academy’.
Continue readingThe Direct Selling Association awarded Platinum Status by the WFSDA
We are delighted to announce that we have qualified at the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations’ highest status – Platinum!
Continue readingThe Direct Selling Association rebrands as it expands remit to become the UK voice for Direct-to-Consumer Retail
The Direct Selling Association, members of which include leading retail brands Avon, Usborne Books, Oriflame and Ann Summers, has today announced a major rebrand as it expands its remit to encompass the full spectrum of D2C (Direct to Consumer) retail in the UK.
Continue readingThe Direct Selling Association launches campaign for greater adoption of industry best practice amidst direct-to-consumer surge
The UK industry body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, The Direct Selling Association, today launched a campaign calling for urgent and more widespread adoption of industry Codes of Conduct in the UK.
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