Quixtar News

Amway Quixtar Loses Court Ruling

Npros.com | 4/23/2010

The independant business owners succeeded in challenging Quixtar's policy which now makes it possible to sue the company in a court of law, which is the aim of the IBOs as they claim that Amway's Quixtar is a pyramid scheme.

Having agreed with the lower court, The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said Quixtar's arbitration process is "simply too tainted to be saved through minor adjustments because it is so permeated with unconscionable provisions."

In a written response from Quixtar, the company left the following statement:

Today's ruling on the arbitration section of the Quixtar contract was expected. The Ninth Circuit historically has been skeptical of contract arbitration.

The decision is merely a procedural step on a long road to trial. In fact, the original motion ruling that Quixtar appealed in this case was written more than two years ago. Since that time, concerns about the arbitration process have been fully addressed.

We remain confident that a full and fair hearing will validate our view that the allegations in this suit are without merit.

Quixtar in the Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune | 12/31/2008

The direct seller of everything from health and beauty items to household cleaners repeatedly fought allegations that it was a pyramid scheme. The company also paid $20 million in fines in a Canadian criminal fraud case in 1983.

In 2000, after Amway become part of an umbrella company called Alticor Inc., the Amway name was dropped in the U.S. and Canada. The hope was that the company could emerge remade in the world of online sales under a new moniker: Quixtar.

Now, as Amway's 50th anniversary approaches in May, Alticor is retiring the inert Quixtar label and pouring millions of dollars into reviving the Amway brand in North America with market research, national TV commercials and ads in newspapers, magazines and online. The company will use a transitional name, Amway Global, before reverting in about a year to Amway.

Amway Warns of Bogus Internet Charity Scam

Npros.com | 3/12/2008

The goal of the scam is to trick people into sending money to the fraudulent charity. The bogus group sends an e-mail informing the recipient that he/she has been selected as a recipient of a grant to help establish a children's help center to assist poor children in the area. A nomination code number may be given, and banking information is requested. If the recipient responds, an indemnity bond of several hundred euros is demanded. The e-mails may be signed from "Dr. Kevin Brown" or someone else claiming to be a grant processing officer.

Fraudulent activities involving payment or release of personal financial information can be committed electronically from a remote location, including overseas. Committing these activities in cyberspace allows scam artists to act quickly and cover their tracks before the victim becomes aware of the theft.

Quixtar Announces Fifth Year of Billion Dollar Sales

PR Newswire | 2/22/2008

Results were affected minimally by actions the company took to terminate the business of a few Independent Business Owners in August of 2007 after they refused to change unacceptable practices.

Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs) earned $363 million in bonuses and other incentives for their business efforts in 2007, which also included $70.1 million in sales at Quixtar's Partner Stores.

Quixtar Targets Bloggers

CBS News | 10/18/2007

In the lawsuit filed this past week in Ottawa County Circuit Court, Quixtar seeks an injunction and damages of more than $25,000 against the posters, identified only as John Does.

Quixtar develops and manufactures nutrition, beauty and cleaning products that are marketed in the United States and Canada through a tiered selling system, hiring entrepreneurs to sell its products. Parent company Alticor Inc. uses the Quixtar name for its U.S. and Canadian direct sales unit and sells products throughout the rest of the world as Amway Corp.

Among the products Quixtar representatives sell are Nutrilite vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, Artistry skin care and cosmetics, XS energy drinks, and air and water purifiers.

Amway Sues to ID Bloggers

The Grand Rapids Press | 10/18/2007

The Ada Township-based multi-level marketing giant this week filed a sweeping suit in Ottawa County Circuit Court against 30 people classified as John Does for disparaging the company in blogs, online forums and YouTube videos.

The suit, filed by Quixtar, the online version of Alticor Inc.'s Amway business, asks the court for an injunction and damages of more than $25,000 against the anonymous posters.

The company is planning to ask the court to approve subpoenas of companies ranging from godaddy.com to YouTube to figure out who posted the materials, said spokesman Rob Zeiger.

The company believes the videos and other postings are part of an organized effort by former distributors, including Orrin Woodward, of Grand Blanc, under court order not to disparage the company or disclose proprietary information.

"Quixtar has attempted to identify the various defendants by reviewing the offending Web sites, blogs and videos," according to the suit.

"Due to the policies of the Internet service providers, which host the various Web sites, blogs and videos, Quixtar has been unable to identify the responsible parties."

Quixtar Courts Independent Minds

Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition | 10/8/2007

"This is a valuable business opportunity for anyone who is willing to put the time into it," explained Anna Bryce, public relations for Quixtar.

Quixtar Unveils Simply Nutrilite

PR Newswire | 10/8/2007

The SIMPLY NUTRILITE reach-and-run products, sold exclusively through Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs) or at www.simplynutrilite.com, were created by a team of leading nutritional scientists and health experts in an effort to provide a quick, simple and hassle-free way to better eating.

Research shows that the majority of Americans would make better choices about their family's nutrition if the products and guidance were readily available in their busy lives. Backed by more than 70 years of Nutrilite's scientific and nutritional studies, cutting-edge technology, and consumer insight, the SIMPLY NUTRILITE line of products helps active consumers make the right nutritional choices for their active, demanding lifestyles.

"Our target consumer is health conscious but due to their busy lifestyle, struggling to effectively manage the family intake of healthy foods and supplements," says Ray Alexander, Quixtar's Director of Marketing. "Busy parents, and moms in particular, often are overwhelmed by the demands on their time by careers and family schedules. Faced with so many choices, they often are forced to make compromises to inadequate nutritional options," says Alexander.

Judge Rules for Quixtar

Grand Haven Tribune | 10/8/2007

Quixtar is the name that Alticor Inc. uses for its U.S. and Canadian direct sales unit that is known elsewhere as Amway Corp. Alticor, which is based in Kent County's Ada Township, announced in June that it will start phasing out the Quixtar name and rebuilding its Amway brand in the United States and Canada.

Kent County Circuit Judge Paul Sullivan issued a preliminary injunction that prohibits the former distributors, which the company refers to as independent business owners, from using their former Quixtar networks for any business-related purpose.

Nutrilite Powers Two Leading Athletes

PR Web | 9/15/2007

"We are proud and honored to welcome Sanya Richards and Jenn Stuczynski as representatives of our NUTRILITE® brand," says Ray Alexander, Director of Marketing for Quixtar, through which the NUTRILITE brand is exclusively available in North America. "They are both phenomenal athletes who embody Nutrilite's approach to achieving optimal health through good nutrition, including supplementation; along with exercise, rest and making healthy choices in every area of life." Both Richards and Stuczynski will represent the NUTRILITE brand by appearing at various events attended by Independent Business Owners (IBOs) who market NUTRILITE products, participating in various incentive programs for IBOs, sharing their stories and belief in the importance of good nutrition with the public, participating in press conferences and other media marketing events, and wearing NUTRILITE apparel and other merchandise.

Quixtar Wins Decision in Lawsuit

Associated Content | 8/27/2007

According to a press release and several news reports, a Michigan judge has ruled in favor of Quixtar on two of the three lawsuits brought before them by former employees and associates. Orinn Woodward and Chris Brady were the heads of a group formerly called the Team of Destiny (now just known as TEAM, standing for "Together Everyone Achieves More), an organization employed by Quixtar to train their independent business owners (IBOs) on how to sell Quixtar products and recruit other sales persons. Brady and Woodward had a disagreement with Quixtar and wanted to be released from their "no compete" clause in their contracts. Several other high-ranking Quixtar members joined them as well.

Amway Scraps Quixtar Label

DetNews.com | 6/14/2007

Direct-sales giant Alticor Inc. confirmed today that it will scrap its 7-year-old Quixtar Inc. label during the next one-and-a-half to two years and focus on rebuilding its Amway brand in North America.

The Alticor name itself will be relegated to the back burner.

Employees received the news last week in an internal memo from company Chairman Steve Van Andel and President Doug DeVos, The Grand Rapids Press reported.

Quixtar Ranks First in Online Health and Beauty Sales

PR Web | 6/12/2007

Grand Rapids, Mich. (PRWEB) June 6, 2007 -- For the fourth consecutive year, Internet Retailer has ranked Quixtar as the top online retailer in the Health & Beauty (H&B) category, placing 22nd overall based on web-generated sales.

Internet Retailer's "Top 500 Guide" ranks America's largest retail websites based on 2006 sales. According to the publication, online sales topped $136 billion in 2006, a 21% increase over the previous year. Of Quixtar's $1.118 billion in 2006 revenues, $880 million were generated online, up 10% from 2005 online sales of $800 million.

Our business model relies on their efforts to drive sales at www.Quixtar.com, and as a result they earned more than $370 million in bonuses and incentives last year. "Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs) deserve the credit for our high ranking and our continued business success," says Jim Payne, Quixtar's Managing Director. "Our business model relies on their efforts to drive sales at www.Quixtar.com, and as a result they earned more than $370 million in bonuses and incentives last year."

Quixtar's continued success in H&B also can be attributed to the strong showing of exclusive brands like NUTRILITE® nutritional supplements, ARTISTRY® skin care and cosmetics, XS™ Power Nutrition, and others.

Nutrilite Press Release

PR Leap | 6/3/2007

“IBOs expect high value and high quality products,” says Markiewicz. NUTRILITE is the world’s leading brand of vitamin, mineral, and dietary supplements based on 2005 sales.

“NUTRILITE started out as one man’s obsession more than 70 years ago,” notes Joe Markiewicz. While living in China in the 1920s, Founder Carl Rehnborg, noticed, amid unforgettable malnutrition and disease, an important connection between the foods people ate and their overall health.

Quixtar Announces Nutrilite Certification

PR Web | 5/29/2007

ADA, Mich. (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- Quixtar is pleased to announce that NUTRILITE® Concentrated Fruits & Vegetables supplements are now Kosher and Halal certified. Muslim and Jewish Independent Business Owners (IBOs) and customers can benefit from the value of NUTRILITE Concentrated Fruits & Vegetables without straying from their religious beliefs.

NUTRILITE Concentrated Fruits & Vegetables supplements capture crucial phytonutrients from natural fruits, vegetables, and plants that are equal to the amount found in 10+ servings. According to a report by a leading medical journal in 2003, regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is essential for optimal health. Phytonutrients, like those found in NUTRILITE Concentrated Fruits & Vegetables, have also been shown to have many beneficial effects on the body.

Quixtar IBOs Tap Into Pet Market

WebWire | 5/1/2007

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 29, 2007 – Retail sales of pet supplies in the U.S. will exceed $11 billion by 2009 according to a report by market research publisher, Packaged Facts. “Thousands of our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOS), are building their businesses by focusing on health and nutrition products for families, including the family pet,” says Jody Victor of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).

“With the recent launch of new Nutripet® dry cat and dog foods to our new partnership with 1-800-PetMeds, IBOs have what every pet needs to life a healthy lifestyle,” notes Billy Florence.

1-800-PetMeds is revolutionizing the distribution of pet medications by delivering satisfaction, savings and convenience directly to customers. Founded in 1996, 1-800-PetMeds strives to help customers save time and money, while empowering them to choose the best products for their pets. PetHealth101 (www.pethealth101.com) is sponsored by 1-800PetMeds as a resource for pet behavior, illnesses and medications.

Quixtar Introduces New Incentive Program

PR Web | 4/8/2007

Quixtar announces the new Ribbon Gift & Incentive Program, launching this May. With up to 40 options in each of the 21 gift collections, customers can be sure that their recipient feels appreciated and gets a gift they will truly enjoy.

Ada, MI (PRWEB) April 6, 2007 -- Quixtar announces the new Ribbon Gift & Incentive Program, launching this May. The program is a perfect balance of convenience and customization. With up to 40 options in each of the 21 gift collections, customers can be sure that their recipient feels appreciated and gets a gift they will truly enjoy.

Ribbon Gift & Incentive Program is available exclusively through Quixtar Independent Business Owners in the United States and Canada or online at www.quixtar.com. The program has been in the business of making people happy for more than 30 years. It empowers Quixtar business builders by offering affordable, appealing, practical gifting options that give customers the gift of choice.

Ribbon starts with a collection of 21 gift cards and albums filled with name brand products ranging in value from $25 - $750. Collections are organized by themes targeting a variety of age and interest groups, so there is always something for everyone.

With the Ribbon Gift and Incentive Program, ordering the gift of choice is easy. The recipient browses their online gift collection at www.ordermygift.com and selects the gift of his or her choice. Using the new gift card, which features an exclusive redemption code, the recipient completes the order online and the gift is delivered free-of-charge right to his or her home. For friends and family who are especially hard to buy for, these collections eliminate last-minute shopping in search of the perfect gift.

The Ghirardelli® collection is the ideal choice for your favorite chocolate lover. Even picky teens will find something to love in the new Sweet! collection of gifts. And, as this collection is only available online, gift options for teens are easily updated with ever-changing trends.

The average American spends more than $100 a month on gift giving. With so many amazing choices and personalized options, along with free shipping and no hidden costs, the new Ribbon Gift Cards and Albums is the perfect gift and a perfect value.

Quixtar IBOs Growth in Color Cosmetics

WebWire | 3/18/2007

“ARTISTRY is recognized worldwide as a leading cosmetics and skincare brand,” says Florence. “By staying on top of the latest trends, ARTISTRY continues to rank among the top five largest-selling prestige brands of skin care and cosmetics, according to Euromonitor,” notes Billy Florence.

Quixtar Launches Revamped Online Newsroom

PRWeb | 3/16/2007

The new Quixtarnewsroom.com features company news releases, fact sheets, media mentions, executive bios, videos, third-party case studies and much more. All information on the site is accessible to the public and RSS feeds are available for those who wish to receive updated information when it becomes available.

Quixtar Introduces New Artistry Spring 2007

PRWeb | 3/13/2007

Included with these color inspirations is a new Beauty Bonus, the ARTISTRY Kabuki Brush. Inspired by the unique makeup seen in Japanese theatre, this is the perfect brush for creating a beautifully flawless, all-over finish. Paired with one of the new all-over bronzer palates, the ARTISTRY Kabuki Brush is this season's most versatile tool to help create a soft glow of colour on your face, cheeks and body.

Quixtar Nutrilite Founder in Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame

PR Web | 2/8/2007

The late Carl F. Rehnborg, inventor of the first multivitamin/multimineral food supplement in North America and one of the pioneers of multilevel marketing, will be inducted into the Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame during ceremonies today in Las Vegas.

Ada, Mich. (PRWEB) February 7, 2007 -- The late Carl F. Rehnborg, inventor of the first multivitamin/multimineral food supplement in North America and one of the pioneers of multilevel marketing, will be inducted into the Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame during ceremonies today in Las Vegas. Rehnborg was the founder of Nutrilite. NUTRILITE® is the world's leading brand of vitamin, mineral, and dietary supplements, based on 2005 sales. NUTRILITE products are sold exclusively by Quixtar Independent Business Owners throughout North America.

"I am thrilled that my father is being recognized for his role in helping people achieve optimal health," says Dr. Sam Rehnborg, President of the Nutrilite Health Institute and Carl's son. "History has proven that the link my father made between nutrition and good health is undeniable. He would be honored to be included with so many other esteemed health pioneers in the Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame. And he would be amazed that the supplement he created more than 70 years ago remains a top-selling product around the world."

Quixtar Sales Exceed One Billion

Grand Rapids Press | 2/4/2007

ADA -- For the fourth year, Quixtar Inc. sales topped $1 billion after a nationwide advertising campaign and a flurry of new products nurtured the bottom line.

For the first time, the U.S. subsidiary of Alticor is shifting its fiscal year to a Dec. 31 closing date. Previously, the accounting closed on Aug. 31.

Sales during 2006 in the U.S. and Canada set an annual record at $1.12 billion, up 2.2 percent from $1.06 billion in 2005.

Quixtars NAO Cosmetics Introduces Limited Edition Colors

eMediaWire | 1/25/2007

Ada, MI (PRWeb) January 24, 2007 -- NAO never accept ordinary® cosmetics from Quixtar introduces tainted love, the latest Limited Edition Color Palette of cosmetic confections for lips, eyes and cheeks.

Available in shimmer, matte or precious metallic looks, NAO never accept ordinary lip colors feature complex, vegetable-based emollients for soft, supple lips. This sensational formula is perfectly finished with a sweet hint of apricot. Two new shades debut this spring; brag, a sheer, matte ruby red and embellish, a rich metallic berry. NAO lip colors are available for a suggested retail price of $16.75.

For a deep wash of color drenched in liquid shine, try NAO never accept ordinary liquid lip color in pout, a perfect metallic bubble-gum pink. Liquid lip color retails for a suggested price of $20.90.

NAO never accept ordinary lip gloss is drenched with vegetable-based emollients and moisture locking vitamin E. Sealed with a kiss of apricot, the newest shades of NAO lip gloss include the shimmery soft berry of it girl, and the soft, glittery pink of darling. NAO lip gloss suggested retail price is $16.95.

Quixtar Offers New Healthy New Snack Alternative

PR Web | 11/22/2006

ADA, Mich. (PRWEB) November 22, 2006 -- It's not surprising that, with their hectic lifestyles, Americans say convenience is their top motivation when making food choices. For many Americans, the need for effortless meals and snacks comes before the need for health and nutrition, which has led to the growing obesity epidemic in this country.

Quixtar introduces two new products that are healthy alternatives to traditional snacks, providing total convenience and taste while keeping calories in check. TRIM ADVANTAGE® CRUNCH ZONE® Snack Chips are perfect for the health-conscious adult who's constantly on-the-go. SEISMIC™ Super Snacks Pizza-flavored Puffs are a great tasting snack that kids love and parents can feel good about. Both products come in handy, individual, calorie-controlled packets.

Quixtar Launches New Energy Drink Flavor

PR Web | 10/29/2006

October 28, 2006 -- Quixtar's newest XS Energy Drink, Cola Blast, gives cola drinkers the blast of energy they want and the flavor they love, without the empty sugars or carbs used in most cola-flavored soft drinks. Available exclusively from Quixtar Independent Business Owners, XS Cola Blast Energy Drinks contain a potent formula of B vitamins and key amino acids to help boost mental and physical energy without sugar.

XS Cola Blast contains 100 percent or more of the recommended daily value of four energy packed B vitamins, B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), B3 (niacin), and B5 (panthothenic acid). Each can contains no carbs, no sugar, no fat, and only 8 calories. Cola Blast is also Kosher Certified.

A crisp and unique take on a popular flavor, XS Cola Blast joins Rootbeer Blast, Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast, Cherry Blast, Cranberry-Grape, Citrus Blast, Electric Lemon Blast, Tropical Blast, Tropical Blast Non-Caffeinated, and non-carbonated Tea-Berry Blast in the XXS Energy Drink line – a top-selling product for Quixtar.

Quixtar Expands Health Offerings for Kids

PR Web | 8/23/2006

Quixtar reports the dramatic increase in the weight of our Nation’s children is leading parents to increasingly seek tasty alternatives to high calorie foods. And as anyone who has tried to talk their child out of yet another hot dog dinner knows, kids just won’t eat what doesn’t taste good. Instead of fighting them to eat what they should, Nutrilite® and Seismic™ give kids the support they need in delicious flavors they’ll love.

ADA, Mich. (PRWEB) August 22, 2006 -- Quixtar reports the dramatic increase in the weight of our Nation’s children is leading parents to increasingly seek tasty alternatives to high calorie foods. And as anyone who has tried to talk their child out of yet another hot dog dinner knows, kids just won’t eat what doesn’t taste good. Instead of fighting them to eat what they should, Nutrilite® and Seismic™ give kids the support they need in delicious flavors they’ll love.

Nutrilite Kids Brainiums DHA Nutrilite Kids Brainiums DHA, the first and only DHA gummy dietary supplement on the market, is now available in two flavors – lemon and new fruit punch. Nutrilite Kids Brainiums contain the essential omega-3 fatty acids that the body uses most, DHA and EPA. Studies show that adequate DHA helps support optimal memory, learning, and concentration. EPA supports physical health within joints for mobility and flexibility. These omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential for optimal health, but can’t be manufactured by the body, so kids and adults need to get them from another source.

Omega-3s are abundant in ocean fish, but many people in North America don't eat a lot of fish. Kids especially tend to avoid fish – unless it’s in the form of sticks – and the average American diet contains less than 200 mg of EPA and DHA. According to experts, those of us not currently consuming at least two meals of fatty fish per week may benefit from a supplement rich in DHA. Many DHA supplements, however, come in liquid form and have a fishy taste. With no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and nothing fishy to mix, stir, or drink, Brainiums DHA is easy to eat, for kids and adults alike.

Seismic Super Snacks Seismic Super Snacks offer more snack options that kids will love and parents can feel good about. Low in sugar and simple carbs, new Seismic Pizza Puffs come in 120-calorie packages that can be easily tossed in a lunchbox or backpack. Low in total fat and saturated fat, and containing no trans fat, each tasty little puff is heart healthy and high in soy protein. Protein builds up, maintains, and replaces body tissues. Soy protein is derived from soybeans and is one of the highest-quality proteins available. Soy contains the essential amino acids we need to get through our diets because our bodies can’t produce them.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of Seismic Pizza Puffs provides 8 grams of soy protein.

Quixtar Announces New iCook Knifeware

PR Web | 8/11/2006

Ada, MI (PRWEB) August 11, 2006 -– Good cooking begins with good cutting. The new iCook™ knifeware set from Quixtar offers five, premium forged, German stainless steel knives designed by renowned knife expert Ken Onion and endorsed by iCook Culinary Specialist, Jason Roberts.

The exclusive design of iCook knives provides ease of use and comfort when cutting. The forged blade combines strength with balance and the weight of the knives is well centered. The knives are designed with a curve along the top of the bolster as well as a curved angle on the face of the blade, allowing for a looser, more comfortable, yet effective grip that provides greater control.

The cutting edge of the blade is curved to match the natural action of the wrist while cutting, while the tip of the blade is lower than the handle, creating more control for delicate cutting, especially when cutting on the bias.

Quixtar Parent Company Buys Luxury Cosmetics Co

The Grand Rapids Press | 7/29/2006

ADA -- Alticor Inc. announced this morning its purchase of Gurwitch Products, a luxury cosmetics company that makes the Laura Mercier line.

The acquisition of Laura Mercier, a high-end cosmetics line that counts as clients Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey, is expected to help Alticor grow its direct-sales beauty business.

Cosmetics and skin-care products are among the company's hottest lines.

Quixtar Announces New SEISMIC Super Juice

PR Web | 7/11/2006

Ada, MI (PRWEB) July 10, 2006 -- With the record breaking increase in the number of overweight children, more and more parents are looking for nutritious drink options for their kids. Quixtar is proud to introduce new SEISMIC™ Super Juice a great-tasting, healthy alternative to traditional sugary drinks and sodas.

SEISMIC Super Juice is a delicious, nutritious way to give kids the fuel they need. This 100 percent juice drink is available in two kid-approved flavors -- Berry and Citrus. SEISMIC Super Juice is sweetened with naturally occurring fructose. With no added artificial colors, or flavors, drinking SEISMIC Super Juice is almost like drinking real fruit without the messy peel. With the benefit of added fiber and the exclusive NUTRILITE® B-Lenium Blend of antioxidants to help protect against harmful free radicals, SEISMIC Super Juice is sure to be a hit with parents and kids alike.

SEISMIC Super Juice is available exclusively from Quixtar Independent Business Owners in the United States and Canada or by visiting www.quixtar.com.

Quixtar Launches Personal Website Program

PRWeb | 6/19/2006

Quixtar, the #1 online retailer of Health and Beauty products, announces its newest e-commerce service for Independent Business Owners (IBOs), personal websites.

The program launched to all IBOs on May 1 and so far approximately 44,000 IBOs have created more than 72,000 retail sites. We’ve been extremely pleased by the positive response and look forward to providing IBOs more innovative tools to help them move product and build their businesses.

Personal Websites give IBOs the ability to create a customized e-commerce storefront specifically designed to meet the needs of current clients and introduce new clients to a focused portfolio of products. There are four Personal Website themes currently available: Health, Beauty, Health & Beauty, and Gift & Incentive. A visitor to the site is able to browse products, place and manage orders, and process returns in a focused, customer-oriented atmosphere. Each site is personalized with the business owner’s name or business name.

"A personalized site empowers an IBO to focus on specific product areas and to provide more personalized service to their customers," says Heather Anderson, Quixtar’s Chief Information Officer. "The program launched to all IBOs on May 1 and so far approximately 44,000 IBOs have created more than 72,000 retail sites. We’ve been extremely pleased by the positive response and look forward to providing IBOs more innovative tools to help them move product and build their businesses."

Quixtar Takes Top Rank in Top 500 Guide

PR Web | 6/6/2006

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) June 5, 2006 -- Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs) propelled the company once again to its ranking as the top online retailer in the Health & Beauty (H&B) category and 20th overall based on web sales in Internet Retailer’s annual Top 500 Guide to the web.

Internet Retailer’s Top 500 guide ranks America’s largest retail websites based on 2005 sales. According to the publication, online sales topped $109 billion in 2005, a 25% increase over 2004 sales. Quixtar had $751 million in online sales last year, out of $1.058 billion in total sales.

“To be ranked the #1 online Health and Beauty retailer for the third year in a row is a tremendous compliment to the Independent Business Owners across the U.S. and Canada who drive the sales at NUTRILITE® and ARTISTRY® brands, among others, we look forward to continued growth in web sales.”

Payne also noted that the Quixtar business model is well-suited for the future of web sales. “More and more companies are looking for ways to engage in word-of-mouth, or viral, marketing,” says Payne. “The Quixtar business model has always been about word of mouth. Quixtar IBOs work very hard to share this business opportunity and the products and services it offers with others. Their success is evident not just in the sales numbers they generate for Quixtar, but in the more than $1.7 billion in bonuses and incentives they’ve earned since we launched in 1999.”

Quixtar Announces New Product

PR Web | 5/31/2006

ADA, MI (PRWEB) May 21, 2006 -- Americans spend more than $1 billion annually to color their hair, but UV rays, heat and other environmental factors can dull colored hair almost immediately. That’s why Satinique® created the Capture Color Series, available exclusively through Quixtar.

Satinique Capture Color Series features the exclusive Capture Color Complex, powerful antioxidants to smooth, moisturize and extend the life of hair color. The Capture Color Series includes: • Satinique Capture Color Shampoo ($9.60) removes dulling residue to keep color truer, longer. It gently cleanses while resisting color fading to magnify hair’s shine and radiance. • Satinique Capture Color Conditioner ($10.70) leaves hair smooth, luminous and tangle-free. It locks color and moisture into the cuticle to leave hair vibrant and protect color’s intensity. • Satinique Color and Heat Protector ($15.95) offers powerful protection with a natural UV shield to protect color from fading due to sun and heat styling damage as well as environmental concerns. When all Capture Color products are used together, hair color’s life is extended by 115 percent. The Capture Color Series is the latest addition to the Satinique line of salon-quality hair care. Only Satinique products contain the exclusive Ceramide Infusion System that repairs, strengthens and protects hair in just one use. Satinique hair care products are available exclusively from Quixtar Independent Business Owners in the United States and Canada or by visiting www.quixtar.com.

Quixtar Announces Product Certification

PR Web | 5/13/2006

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -- A 2002 report in a leading medical journal recommended that all adults take a multivitamin daily, and now more adults than ever will be able to enjoy the benefits of Nutrilite® Double X® Vitamin/Mineral/Phytonutrient. Recently kosher– and halal– certified, Nutrilite Double X delivers more phytonutrients from plant concentrates than many other multivitamins. Nutrilite Double X helps maintain heart health and fights free radicals. Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs) in North America are the exclusive providers of Nutrilite Double X in North America.

There are 86,000 products marketed as kosher, with sales approaching $200 billion annually. Those who follow kosher and halal laws wanted to experience the power and energy of Nutrilite Double X Vitamin/Mineral/Phytonutrient, but dietary restrictions prevented them from doing so. Nutrilite listened to Quixtar IBO and client demand and reworked ingredients until Double X was granted both kosher and halal certification. It’s still the same Double X reformulation introduced in April 2005, with minor processing and ingredient changes to make it kosher and halal certifiable.

Kosher practices are based on Jewish dietary laws that require strict adherence to rules for ingredients and processes by which products are manufactured. Even the equipment used to manufacture products must be supervised by a rabbi. There are more than 10 million kosher consumers in North America.

Halal practices are based on Muslim dietary laws. “Halal” is an Arabic word meaning “lawful” or “permitted.” More than 9 million practicing Muslims in North America seek halal-certified products.

Quixtar Wins Innovation Award

IT Jungle | 5/8/2006

Back at the Spring COMMON user group meeting, IBM announced the second of its annual Innovation Awards. The awards are designed to showcase the achievements of iSeries and System i users who have done--as the name suggests--innovative things with the platform. We promised we would give you the inside stories of the winners, and here they are.

Our intent was to profile the 2006 winners and finalists for each category. We weren't able to reach everyone (although we tried, repeatedly), so we have had to give a snapshot of some of the companies that IBM deems the most innovative in their use of the System i5.

IBM reports having received more than 50 nominations across the five different award categories of Application Deployment, Business Resiliency, Infrastructure Simplification, i5/OS Leadership, and Education Excellence. A judging committee composed of two COMMON board members, two IBM members, and one industry analyst was then assigned to each category. This committee then ranked and scored each nomination based on the following criteria:

Demonstrates business innovation Supports outstanding achievement Highlights business value to the company and its end users Is considered a best practice in the industry Stands out from the others nominated in the category

Quixtar Improves Customer Support Email Response Time

MSN Money | 4/7/2006

Leading Online Retailer Improves Service to Network of Independent Business Owners and Their Customers With eGain Mail(TM)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/06/2006 -- eGain Communications Corporation(OTC BB: EGAN), provider of the industry's top-rated* customer service and contact center software for in-house or on-demand deployment, announced today that Quixtar, the number one online retailer of health and beauty products, has cut customer support email response time with its deployment of eGain® Mail™, the industry's top-rated email management software**.

Quixtar offers a large network of Independent Business Owners (IBOs) the ability to have web-based businesses of their own. Quixtar provides IBOs access to exclusive brands like Nutrilite® vitamins and dietary supplements and Artistry® skin care and cosmetics, hundreds of nationally recognized brands, and more than 100 Partner Stores such as Barnes & Noble.com, Circuit City, and Office Depot. With eGain Mail, Quixtar manages inbound and outbound email through its Customer Support area more efficiently.

eGain Mail works with Quixtar's use of Amdocs ClarifyCRM customer relationship management software to provide Quixtar Customer Care Associates (CCA) an integrated view of each customer's interactions with Quixtar. When Quixtar launched its improved website in 2004, web traffic increased, resulting in a spike in emails to Customer Support. Quixtar was able to handle the increased demand and cut response times through rule-based routing and resolution processes, modeled with eGain's workflow engine. In other words, eGain Mail sorts emails received by Quixtar Customer Support and routes them to the CCAs, who can respond most efficiently based on email topic and each CCA's email and call queue. eGain Mail's web architecture also enables CCAs to access their system from work or home. Quixtar expects to be able to handle a further 50% increase in email traffic without increasing overall service costs.