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Why doesn’t Amway sell in stores?

We don’t sell our products in retail stores because the Amway direct selling business model is built on the personal customer service and thoughtful product recommendations from an Amway Business Owner who knows the products and their benefits.

That’s what sets direct selling apart from traditional brick-and-mortar and online retail.  It’s a face to face business and we believe our business owners do a great job of taking care of their customers because they have a vested interest in doing keeping them happy and developing a repeat customer base.

But, to be clear, Amway has a robust online ordering system that many customers use for product purchases and reorders, so you can continue to purchase Amway products online and interact with an Amway Business Owner as much or as little as you’d like.


+Why do I have to buy Amway products through a Distributor?
Amway products can only be purchased through a distributor to ensure quality products are being delivered and customer demands are being met. The Amway business model is built on the personal service and thoughtful product recommendations you get from an Amway Business Owner who knows the products and their benefits. Read more >
+Why do some Amway Business Owners not use the Amway name?
Every Amway Business Owner is contractually obligated to be explicitly clear about how their business is connected to Amway. Read more >
+Why haven’t I heard of Amway products?
Since Amway products are sold exclusively through Amway Business Owners or on our website, you won’t see them on store shelves or available through other online retailers. Read more >