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  • Vital Lessons Learned at Conscious Capitalism 2018

    In early May, a dozen of The Container Store’s employees and vendor partners traveled to Dallas to attend the 2018 Conscious Capitalism Conference. This annual event routinely features talks and seminars from some of the best conscious business leaders in the country, and this year’s speaker lineup included leaders from Whole Foods Market, Student Maid, Gravity Payments, Poo-Pourri, Which Wich, and many others. Needless to say, the expectations were high, and this amazing speakers enlightened,

  • The Container Store is Featured in a New Documentary Film!

    If you knew you could help heal the planet and change the course of the human race by making a few easy choices, would you do it? Or just stand by and watch? The documentary Prosperity is a wonderful new film from Well.org that takes an in-depth look at a number of companies striving to change the world and the world of business by operating in more sustainable and conscious ways. It’s a thought-provoking and inspiring  glimpse into how capitalism affects the entire planet and as consumers, we

  • Bold Lessons From the Conscious Capitalism 2017 Conference

    A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Conscious Capitalism 2017 annual conference. As I sat in awe of the AMAZING speakers, here are my most relevant key takeaways that can be applied to any business the business world:Raj Sisodia, Professor of Global Business at Babson College and Board Member of The Container Store, shared that in today’s workforce, 30% of employees nationwide are actively engaged, 50% of employees are not engaged, and up to 20% of employees are actively

  • Wrapping on the Fly with Southwest Airlines

    Will you be flying home for the holidays this year? If so, you’ll likely be packing gifts for family and friends alongside your clothes and toiletries. TSA asks that passengers leave all gifts unwrapped for security screening purposes (in both carry-on and checked luggage!) – but don’t worry! The Container Store and Southwest Airlines have teamed up to spread a little joy and holiday cheer by providing a solution to keep your gifts a surprise and away from curious eyes! If you’re traveling

  • Make a Difference Every Day

    Anita Nadelson, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of one of The Container Store’s incredible vendors— Three by Three Seattle, recently participated in the Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit for the first time. Here she shares the insights she gained talking with leaders of companies committed to doing business in a conscious way. I was honored to be invited to the Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit. Meeting so many wonderful people who are working to make the world a better place through capitalism was a

  • Akola Project

    Akola Project is an amazing non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas that gives life-changing opportunities to unskilled women – both in Africa and in Dallas – by teaching them a trade and employing them so they become self-sufficient providers for their families. Our co-founder and Chairman, Kip Tindell, recently met the Founder and CEO of Akola Project, Brittany Merrill Underwood, and she shared her story with him…and of course The Container Store had to get involved in helping grow

  • The Ripple Effect of Good Leadership

    At The Container Store we talk (and write!) a lot about wake, so we were particularly excited to understand more about our friend Bob Chapman’s view on wake, that he calls The Ripple Effect. Bob Chapman is Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, a $2+ billion capital equipment and engineering consulting firm with more than 11,000 team members worldwide. He shares thoughts, stories and insights on leadership and business on his blog, trulyhumanleadership.com. His Wall Street Journal

  • Gaga Over the Givers

    The NRF Foundation announced the 25 individuals named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2016. The List honorees represent the best and brightest individuals impacting the retail industry today and will be recognized and celebrated at the NRF Foundation Gala on January 17, 2016 in New York City. The 25 honorees are divided into five categories: Disruptors, Dreamers, Givers, Influencers and Power Players. While all the categories are truly noteworthy, we’re especially gaga over the

  • Wellness and Wisdom Through Conscious Living

    As an ardent practitioner and passionate advocate of Conscious Living, I can unequivocally state that doing Conscious Living Practices regularly and consistently will enable any person to achieve good health, harmony, success and happiness, yet remain grounded in peace and contentment. So I was truly delighted to lead several Conscious Living sessions at The Container Store’s office and distribution center recently. Wondering what Conscious Living is? Conscious Living starts with taking the

  • Wrapping Up the Holidays with Southwest

    We were thrilled to partner with our friends at Southwest Airlines to bring the true spirit of the holidays to travelers at seven airports across the country today. Since TSA asks that passengers leave gifts unwrapped for security screening purposes (in both carry-on and checked luggage!), we worked with Southwest to surprise and delight their travelers who packed presents with FREE gift wrapping at the following airports. -Dallas Love Field-Chicago (Midway)-Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood

  • KIND and TCS Partner to Spot & Celebrate Kindness

    #kindawesome is a program that empowers people to celebrate the acts of kindness happening all around them. This program is part of KIND’s commitment to inspire and spread kindness through our KIND Movement. Today, World Kindness Day, we are partnering with The Container Store and all of you — to recognize the kind acts that we all see every day! Until today, #kindawesome was primarily a KIND Team member activity. When the KIND team sees a KIND act, big or small — a woman giving up her seat

  • The Motley Fool on Investing in Workplace Culture

    Tom Gardner, co-founder and CEO of popular investing site The Motley Fool, recently spoke at GoogleHQ and shared that the best investments they’ve made over the past two decades have had a common thread – strong workplace cultures. Want four actionable, fun ways you can start to transform your workplace culture today? Watch Tom’s short 8-minute video.