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With Tupperware's bankruptcy, where's the party now?

by Stephanie Hughes
Oct 25, 2024
The sales model was innovative when the company embraced it after WWII. But in the digital age, that strategy has evolved.
Tupperware is now sold is some stores, but nearly 90% of the company's sales last year came through direct sellers.
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What Tupperware’s money problems say about direct selling 

by Stephanie Hughes
Apr 11, 2023
Tupperware's stock tumbled after the company said it needed more capital in order to keep going.
Tupperware's recent stock drop is indicative of larger problems with direct-selling business models.
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Meet the woman who brought you the Tupperware Party

by Gigi Douban
Dec 3, 2014
Brownie Wise pioneered sale of products at home parties. Then Tupperware fired her.
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