- CSN Stores
Infobox Company
company_name = CSN Stores LLC
company_
company_type = Private
foundation =2002
location =
key_people = Niraj Shah, Founder & CEO; Steve Conine, Founder & Chairman
industry =E-tail
products = Home Furnishings, Office Furniture & More
revenue = $202 million
operating_income =
net_income =
num_employees = 500+
homepage = [http://www.csnstores.com/ www.CSNStores.com]CSN Stores is a niche
e-commerce company based inBoston, Massachusetts . It has been growing rapidly since its inception in 2002 with over 200 online stores. Eachonline store focuses on a wide-ranging product selection that spans various price points and styles. CSN'stagline is "Shop Easy".History
CSN Stores began in
August 2002 with just two employees,entrepreneurs Niraj Shah and Steve Conine, and oneonline store - RacksandStands.com. In year two, CSN added three more Web-based stores. In year three, CSN added nine more stores. From that point onward, CSN Stores accelerated its growth to become what is now one of the Top 10 home and office goods e-tailers in theUnited States , according to "Internet Retailer" magazine. The company currently operates nicheonline stores in AV furniture (TV stands, CD storage),bedroom furniture ,outdoor furniture ,office furniture ,home improvement ,housewares and other categories under the overall CSN Stores umbrella. In 2007, CSN Stores nearly doubled sales from $109 million to over $202 million.Awards & Accolades
2008
- Ranked No. 492 on the
Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in theUnited States by "Inc." magazine - Ranked No. 69 of 500 on the Internet Retailer 500 by "Internet Retailer" magazine
- Ranked No. 4 in Top 60 Pacesetters for the fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts by the "Boston Business Journal"
2007
- Ranked No. 147 on the
Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in theUnited States by "Inc." magazine - Ranked No. 107 of 500 on the Internet Retailer 500 by "Internet Retailer" magazine
External links
Resources
- [http://www.CSNStores.com CSN Stores Homepage]
- [http://www.csnstores.com/join_csn_stores.asp?settab=5 Join CSN Stores]
- [http://www.csnstores.com/presskit/default.asp?settab=5 CSN Stores News Center]
News
- [http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2008/lists/retail-companies.html Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Retail Companies 2008]
- [http://www.internetretailer.com/article.asp?id=26589 Internet Retailer article on CSN Stores]
- [http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS207513+18-Apr-2008+MW20080418 Boston Business Journal names CSN 4th fastest growing company in Massachusetts]
- [http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/08/csn_stores_cour.html Boston Globe article on CSN Stores' expansion into Canada]
- Ranked No. 492 on the
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