USANA also signals its turning outside nutritional products sector for potential growth driver. One of two firms it’s acquiring, Oola Life Inc., also provides life coach services directly to customers as well as nutritional supplements.

ChromaDex trims loss, adds Nestle as Niagen customer; currency exchange slams Mannatech; Asia-Pacific sales, currency exchange Rock USANA results; and Lannett sees upsides after 25% sales slide.

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.