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Posts from January 2015

Jan 29, 2015
5 Books to Transform How You Do Business

If you’re looking for new ideas and inspiration to get the New Year off to a good start, check out author Susan Steinbrecher’s latest Entrepreneur article – “5 Books That Will Help You Transform How You Do Business.” Kip’s book Uncontainable is included among the five, along with other great reads on the topics of workplace culture, personal branding and more. And if you’re thinking that just finding time to read can be a challenge, consider this: according to the article, “just six minutes of
Jan 23, 2015
Over 22,000 Coats Collected!

A huge thank you to all of our customers and employees who donated new and gently used coats in November and December during our One Warm Coat Drive. We collected 22,070 coats, as well as many hats, scarves and gloves. One Warm Coat is now working with local organizations in communities across the country to distribute the coats to those in need this winter. We truly have the most generous customers in the world – here are just a few special stories we had to share from this year’s coat drive!
Jan 21, 2015
Join Kip for a Conscious Capitalism Chat

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Kip will be at the University of North Texas to speak on the topic of Conscious Capitalism, alongside his friend and scholar Vineeta Salvi, as part of the Global Digital Retailing Research Center’s Executive + Scholar Lecture Series. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon and we hope you’ll join us! Vineeta will moderate a conversation with Kip all about how The Container Store is working to change the world…and the world of business…by creating an organization
Jan 20, 2015
Reflections from Our Chief Merchant

We’re well on our way into 2015 and the exciting things it will hold, but we couldn’t pass up sharing Sharon’s reflections on 2014 and what’s ahead for our special company. Read her recent interview with FORTUNE Magazine to hear her thoughts behind our merchandising strategy, how we hire and of course, what it’s like to work alongside her husband Kip every day!
Jan 19, 2015
elfa for the Ronald McDonald House!

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a wonderful organization that cares for families of children with complex medical needs by providing comfort, compassion and a sense of community. Their houses allow families of hospitalized children to stay together in a “home away from home.” The city of Chicago is fortunate to have five houses supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI), including a brand new house near Central DuPage Hospital that just opened on
Jan 11, 2015
List of People Shaping Retail’s Future

For the first time ever, the National Retail Federation has identified The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future – 25 individuals who are influencing and re-engineering retail today. The List honors true originals, rising stars, inspirational change-makers, champions of retail and the industry’s fearless leaders who are having a real impact. We’re so, so proud that our President & COO, Melissa Reiff, is one of five “Power Players” being recognized on The List! Read more about Melissa, and see
Jan 02, 2015
Why It Is Important to Say Thank You

We do a lot to thank our employees for their hard work and dedication, but we’ve found there’s truly nothing more meaningful and important than when a co-worker looks you in the eye and says “thank you” for a job well done. Our friend Susan Salgado, the managing partner of Hospitality Quotient – Union Square Hospitality Group’s organizational consulting business – articulates why a sincere “thank you” really goes a long way in a recent article on Inc.com. “Back in 1999, while pursuing my Ph.D.