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Posts from June 2014

Jun 30, 2014
Nominate a Retail Game-Changer!

Coinciding with Retail’s BIG Show, the National Retail Federation Foundation will host its inaugural gala on Sunday, January 11th in New York City. We’re so excited that Kip – our Chairman and CEO – will be co-hosting the event as the new Chair of the NRF! At the heart of the gala will be The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future – celebrating 25 individuals influencing retail today. The List will honor true originals, rising stars, inspirational change-makers, champions of retail and our
Jun 23, 2014
What’s Your Happy Place?

We really do have the BEST customers on the planet! And it sure does bring a smile to our faces when we hear you say things like, “The Container Store is my HAPPY place!” That’s exactly what we’re trying to do for you – to bring even more HAPPY to your life and your home by being organized! After all, being organized sure does give you a sense of control, a feeling of calm, like all is right in the world because you’ve contained your kids’ toys, conquered that overflowing closet, created an
Jun 18, 2014
Conscious Capitalism from Our Employee’s Perspective!

How do you know that Conscious Capitalism really works? Just ask Charlie L., a full-time sales employee in our Cherry Creek store in Denver. He surprised and delighted us all by publishing an article over the weekend on financial journalist Al Lewis’ news website sharing his perspective of what it’s like to work at a conscious company. In the article, Charlie shares that “from an employee’s perspective, Conscious Capitalism makes for a happier work environment, a greater sense of purpose, and a
Jun 16, 2014
Oprah Interviews Whole Foods Market Co-CEO John Mackey

Did you see Oprah’s interview with John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market that was inspired by what she read in Conscious Capitalism, John and Raj Sisodia’s best-selling book? It’s a must watch! John so beautifully shared his perspective on the role that love and care plays in his business – and we couldn’t agree more that the best and most successful and sustainable organizations are built on love – not fear – and hope that as a customer you feel that love every time you shop
Jun 05, 2014
Happy Employees Have Boundaries

Some may consider the idea of “boundaries” a bad thing – but when it comes to employee happiness at work, they might actually be a necessity. We love this blog written by Tony Schwartz of The Energy Project about how so many of us have lost the ability to use an “on-off” switch when it comes to our work…and instead just live in a constant state of being neither fully on or fully off. When you check email multiple times a night, or power through an entire workday without taking a
Jun 03, 2014
Grads: Find a Company That Shares Your Values

I’m a recent college grad, and while still in school, I had the privilege of meeting with and learning about so many companies – both locally here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, as well as domestically and even internationally. I had the opportunity to go on two “study tours” with my classes to visit retail businesses in New York City and China. Through those study tours, as well as being exposed to what was available in the workforce at both large and small companies, I learned what type of
Jun 02, 2014
Travel Contest Extended!

We’ve absolutely LOVED reading about your favorite aspects of traveling – so much in fact that after selecting the first winner of our Organized Travel Product Package contest, we’ve decided to award an additional organized travel product package! So…if you’ve already left a comment on Kip’s Travel blog then you’re automatically entered to win this second prize. If you haven’t yet told us why you love to travel in organized style, please leave a comment by June 22 for a chance to win our