IBOAI Members Push Quixtar to Top of Internet Retailer Rankings Says Don Wilson

“We’re proud that the hard work of our members has once again made Quixtar the No. 1 Health and Beauty internet retailer” – Don Wilson, IBOAI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2005 – Don Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer, of The Independent Business Owners Association International congratulates Independent Business Owners (IBOs) across North America for powering Quixtar (www.quixtar.com) to the top of the Health and Beauty Category of Internet Retailer’s Top 400 Guide to the Web.
“This is the second year in a row that our members, IBOs powered by Quixtar, caused the company to achieve the No. 1 ranking in the Health & Beauty category,” says Don Wilson. “Their business achievement also lead Quixtar to be ranked 14th of all 400 companies.”
Internet Retailer’s Top 400 guide ranks America’s largest retail Web sites based on 2004 sales. “Quixtar earned its top ranking based on $1.1 billion in total sales, including $748 million in Web orders,” notes Wilson.
According to the publication, online sales in the H&B category were just over $1.5 billion in 2004. “Quixtar represented more than a third of the sales in the Health and Beauty category, surpassing companies such as Avon and Drugstore.com,” adds Don Wilson.
“Every day IBOs are building their businesses powered by Quixtar offering outstanding health and beauty brands such as NUTRILITE® Vitamins and Supplements and ARTISTRY® cosmetics,” says Don Wilson.

About the IBOAI
“The official Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Don Wilson. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The IBOAI Board of Directors Executive Committee includes IBOs Bill Florence, President, Greg Duncan, Vice President, Don Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer, Fred Harteis, Past President, Jody Victor, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Tim Foley, and Mark Crawford.

Contact Information

Connie Altschwager

Executive Director

IBOAI

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