独家探店神秘的PM国际中国总部奇遇记

Core Insights - PM International ranks sixth in the 2025 Global Direct Selling Top 100 with an annual sales of $3.25 billion and has been recognized as the fastest-growing international company in the direct selling industry for five consecutive years [1][3] - The company claims a global market potential of $49.3 billion and 23.5 million core customers, driven by a strong vision and consistent desire among its distributors for innovation and global expansion [3] Company Overview - PM International is considered one of the hottest unlicensed direct selling companies in China, achieving significant performance in the market despite its mysterious operations [4][7] - The company has not officially launched in China but claims to have generated approximately $2 billion in sales [7] - PM International has been invited to participate in international seminars on direct selling regulation, despite not having obtained a direct selling license in China [7] Market Operations - PM International operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries in China: PM (China) Daily Necessities Co., Ltd. registered in Chengdu and Pei'an (Yantai) Daily Necessities Co., Ltd. registered in Yantai [9][12] - The Chengdu subsidiary was established in 2014 with a registered capital of 80.2 million RMB, aiming to meet the standards for applying for a direct selling license [9] - The Yantai subsidiary was registered in 2024 and has seen changes in management, with a recent shift to a Chinese national as the general manager [12] Challenges and Mystique - The company has faced scrutiny regarding its operations, including its headquarters being in Luxembourg, a known tax haven, while claiming to be a German company [7] - There are inconsistencies in the company's operational strategies, with conflicting reports about its headquarters and market launch plans [7][19] - The company has been described as having a secretive membership registration process, requiring potential members to register through overseas websites [7][8] Employee Insights - Employees at PM International have indicated that the company is still in the preparatory phase for its official launch in China, focusing on obtaining the necessary direct selling license [27][29] - The company has not yet established a physical presence or product availability in China, with employees stating that they are primarily engaged in preparatory work [27][36] - Employees have expressed uncertainty about the operational dynamics between the Chengdu and Yantai offices, indicating a lack of communication between the two [39][43]