ClickBank Secures Position on Coveted Internet Retailer Top 100 List

ClickBank, a global Internet retailer with product offerings ranging from digital content to physical supplements, subscriptions and services, announced it has secured placement on the distinguished list of the biggest e-commerce players for 2016. The annual list published by Internet Retailer features ClickBank as a premier online seller, alongside many Fortune 500 companies with well-established consumer marketplaces including Amazon, Apple and Google Play.

ClickBank landed in the 87th position on the the top 500 list, ahead of many household brands including Microsoft Corp. and others. Rankings are based on performance scores assigned by Internet Retailer, designed to provide a snapshot of each company’s financial performance in comparison with other industry leaders and the market as a whole. Individual rankings are based on a comprehensive set of metrics including volume of annual web sales, growth over previous years and other key data points such as comparison of conversion rate and average order value.

While the Internet accounted for nearly 40% of U.S. retail sales growth in 2015 according to the report, ClickBank enjoyed higher growths trends across its platform. Growth in the company’s Cooking, Food and Wine category exceeded 12% year over year, while sales in Self-Help and Spirituality grew by 24% and 56% year over year, respectively. Additionally, the first quarter of 2016 saw an increase in non-digital products including health supplements by 11%, a 143% year over year increase.

“We are incredibly proud of our status as a premier Internet retailer, and our top 100 ranking on the Internet Retailer list is evidence of our organization’s commitment to excellence,” said Glenn Michael, Chief Financial Officer at ClickBank.

Over the past year, ClickBank has been focused on building out their comprehensive suite of e-commerce product offerings designed to help drive revenue for their partners while increasing conversions and boosting consumer value. ClickBank remains committed to continuing the expansion of its offerings in 2016.

About ClickBank

ClickBank® is a global Internet retailer powered by the leading performance marketing platform of digital products. With 200 million customers, six million platform users and distribution in 190 countries, ClickBank’s powerful e-commerce and mobile ecosystem is providing high-quality lifestyle products worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.clickbank.com.

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