I think it was last June (if memory serves) that her company was sold, which is why we haven't seen her much in the last year or so. I think being a rep for the new ownership was part of the sale agreement.
This is not at all unusual, it has happended to many other cosmetic vendors on the Q. Sometimes I think it's just a way for them to get bigger because they need the added capital. Unfortunately, there are usually changes in the products as well as in product quality.
I do love Mally, and will (hopefully) continue to purchase her products (I did order the TSV).
Laura loves cats!