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Jan 12, 2021

How Intuition and Creativity Go Hand-in-Hand

The Container Store’s third Foundation Principle reads as follows: “Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind. You need to train before it happens.” While it’s well-known that we’re big believers in extensive training for our employees, we also want them to bring their own life experiences to the table and let those experiences guide and shape their work.  There may be no better example of this principle than the origin story of Our Tall Shoe Box. The story began when Lauren Hill (no, not

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  • Sep 18, 2019

    2019 PAVE Student Design Project Winners

    The Container Store is well-versed in maximizing space—especially where said space is limited. One example is dorm rooms. Each year, we provide college-bound students with practical solutions and inspiration through a variety of in-store events, product presentations, and model-room makeovers. So when PAVE (Planning and Visual Education) approached us about partnering for this year’s Student Design Competition, we were all in!  PAVE’s mission is to enable young talent to build successful careers

  • Aug 30, 2019

    TCS Leadership Spotlight – Joe Wilkinson

    In this installment of our TCS Leadership Spotlight series, we spoke to Joe Wilkinson, our Vice President of Customer Solutions and TCS Installation Services, about his feelings about leadership, his career path, and spicy margaritas. Name: Joe WilkinsonTitle: Vice President of Customer Solutions and TCS Installation ServicesBirthplace: Danville, ILTenure at The Container Store: 23 yearsFavorite Leadership Quotes: “Don't tell people how to do things; tell them what to do and let them surprise

  • Aug 09, 2019

    Behind the Scenes of Our New Custom Closets Store!

    The Container Store just celebrated a major company milestone—the opening of our very first Custom Closets store! Located in Los Angeles’s famous Farmers Market, this store is an exciting new way for our customers to experience our beautiful custom closet options in-person! It’s a place where there’s truly something for everyone; whether you’re interested in Elfa, Avera, or Laren. And with more than 70 real-life displays, it’s easy to be inspired. You’ll find everything from walk-in wonders and

  • Jul 30, 2019

    TCS Leadership Spotlight – Peggy Doughty

    In this installment of our TCS Leadership Spotlight series, we spoke with Peggy Doughty, our Vice President of Merchandising Initiatives and Store Design, about how she was able to channel her love of interior design into retail.Name: Peggy DoughtyTitle: Vice President of Merchandising Initiatives and Store DesignBirthplace: Detroit, MITenure at The Container Store: 32 yearsFavorite Leadership Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget

  • Jun 14, 2019

    Celebrating Our Great TCS Dads

    Father’s Day is an interesting time of year for me. While it’s certainly nice to have a national holiday devoted to dads like me—as well as a chance to honor my own awesome dad—I can’t help but feel a bit unworthy of it. (After all, I’m just another mistake-prone human being like everyone else.) But because I try to soak up parenting advice like a sponge, I decided to speak to a few other TCS dads to get their perspectives on fatherhood, and what they told me was very inspiring. For Custom

  • Jun 04, 2019

    TCS Leadership Spotlight – Amy Carovillano

    Amy Carovillano (center) with Distribution Center employees on We Love Our Employees Day. In this next phase of our “Careers with Heart” series, we’re introducing you to key members of our company leadership team. We’ll highlight their amazing contributions to The Container Store, discuss why they enjoy working here, and share some of their best bits of leadership wisdom. Name: Amy CarovillanoTitle: Vice President of Supply ChainBirthplace: St. Paul, MNCurrent Tenure at The Container Store: 32

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