Wear Red to fight heart disease

Posted on Feb 3, 2012 | 0 comments

Today Americans nationwide will wear red in honor of National Wear Red Day, supporting the fight against heart disease in women. This movement empowers women to take charge of their heart health and encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and the action to save more lives. Did you know that heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined and is the number one killer of women? This national campaign helps to raise funds to advance research and provide life saving educational programs in a strong attempt to wipe out heart disease. We know that at [...]

13 Years on the “100 Best List”...

Posted on Jan 27, 2012
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We had so much to celebrate last Thursday when more than 500 employees from our Home Office and Distribution Center along with more than 100 of our beloved vendors came [...]

Air of Excitement

Posted on Jan 26, 2012
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Can I just tell you how fortunate I feel every day I come to work? To be a part of a team, THIS team, is so refreshing. Everyone is empowered [...]

The Big Surprise!

Posted on Jan 25, 2012
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In our effort to connect and create an even greater sense of community, the Import and Transportation Department put their heads together and came up with a great, fun idea.  [...]

The Love of a Good Job!

Posted on Jan 23, 2012
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I recently joined The Container Store’s Distribution Center team, and I have to say that I have never loved a job as much as this one.  I never felt nervous [...]

We Did It Again In 2012!

Posted on Jan 19, 2012
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We did It AGAIN In 2012!  We’re on FORTUNE Magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” and this year, we are #22!!  It’s such a celebration and one [...]

Inside the Box

Posted on Jan 16, 2012
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I remember hearing Oprah talk about her introduction to The Container Store.  She commented on how Steadman bought her a box, with nothing in it.  She loved it, they went [...]

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  • Welcome
  • Welcome

    Hello! Since our doors opened in 1978, we’ve been a company full of heart and soul with what I like to call our “yummy” culture. We put our employees first and strive for excellence in everything we do. We want to be special, different, and to offer a retail experience unlike any other. Our blog is a place to celebrate our employees, our culture, our customers, our vendors and our commitment to our communities. So thank you for visiting, for sharing your thoughts and for being an even bigger part of what we stand for – organization with heart!

    Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO

  • Our Story
  • Our Story

    On July 1, 1978, The Container Store opened its doors in a 1,600 square foot retail space in Dallas. The first store was filled with products that consumers couldn't find in any other retail environment. They were things like commercial parts bins, mailboxes, popcorn tins, burger baskets, milk crates and wire leaf burners. The product collection was quite unusual, but when used in a home or office, the solutions saved customers space and, ultimately, time.

  • Putting Our Employees First
  • Putting Our Employees First

    At The Container Store, we firmly believe our employee is our #1 stakeholder. In doing so, employees take better care of customers and ultimately the shareholders benefit. It's a departure from what most other companies practice, yet it's been at the heart of our success since 1978. It's because of this employee-first culture that FORTUNE magazine has recognized us on its annual list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past 12 years.

  • Our Foundation Principles
  • Our Foundation Principles

    Not only was The Container Store built on great products, but it was structured around some fundamental values and philosophies about treating employees, customers and vendors with respect and dignity - we call them our Foundation Principles™. By understanding these principles, we can all act as a unit, working toward the same goal. Retail is far, far too situational to attempt to achieve a concerted effort through inflexible rules and policies.

  • Committed to Our Community
  • Committed to Our Communities

    Since we opened our first store in 1978, we have proudly supported our stores' local communities. From product donations to employee volunteer time, we know the importance of being a good corporate neighbor. Today, The Container Store continues to give back to the community with a focus on supporting nonprofits that promote women's and children's well-being and health.

  • Our Vendor Partnerships
  • Our Vendor Partnerships

    These partnerships are key to our commitment to providing our customers the most innovative, high quality, differentiated products in the industry coupled with the utmost in customer service. And they have been especially important as we navigate this challenging economic time.

  • Our Commitment to the Environment
  • Our Commitment to the Environment

    We believe that there is no conflict between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship and, in fact, that the two are mutually dependent upon each other. Like many other companies, we embrace sustainability as a key to our economic future and feel businesses that do this will have a better relationship with all of their stakeholders and ultimately, be able to offer the best quality products at the lowest possible prices.

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