COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Leases

The Company leases certain office space, automobiles, computer hardware, and warehouse equipment under various non-cancelable operating leases. Some of these leases have renewal options. The Company also leases equipment under various month-to-month cancelable operating leases. For each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, total rent expense was approximately $3.7 million.

Approximate future minimum rental commitments for non-cancelable operating leases (in thousands) are as follows:



Years ending December 31,
2018	$	2,639
2019	1,353
2020	602
2021	487
2022	491
Thereafter	2,801
	$	8,373

Purchase Commitments

The Company maintains supply agreements with its suppliers and manufacturers. Some of the supply agreements contain exclusivity clauses and/or minimum annual purchase requirements. In November 2016, the Company entered into a four-year supply agreement to purchase an aloe vera powder in whole leaf aloe form and an aloe vera gel extract from Natural Aloe de Costa Rica, S.A. As of December 31, 2017, the Company is required to purchase an aggregate of $14.9 million through 2020.

Royalty and Consulting Agreements

The Company utilizes royalty agreements with individuals and entities to provide compensation for items relating to developed products, websites and emails provided to our associates. The Company paid royalties of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Employment Agreements

The Company has non-cancelable employment agreements with certain executives. If the employment relationships with these executives were terminated, as of December 31, 2017, the Company would continue to be indebted to the executives for $0.7 million, payable through 2018.