No. 30 / Large
The Container Store
8-TIME WINNER
Founded
Public company formed in 1978
Business
Storage and organization retailer
Locations
9 D-FW locations
Employees
1,166 D-FW employees, 5,000 U.S.
500 Freeport Pkwy., Coppell, TX 75019
Headquarters: Coppell
Above: Lori Bartz, a salesperson in The Container Store's Southlake store, puts a Post-It note on general manager Kenneth Deal's forehead on Valentine's Day. The chain celebrates National We Love Our Employees Day on that day every year, and this year its workers used Post-It notes to express their appreciation for one another. (The Container Store)
Employees say
“I sincerely believe it’s the best company to work for in America.”
“I discovered my real passion. We have great leadership that cares about people, amazing talent running the business and we love to celebrate each other every day. The schedules are perfect for my lifestyle.”
“I don't think of it as work but as an opportunity to improve on my social and teamwork skills.”
Good works
The Container Store raised nearly $65,000 to support Community Partners of Dallas through its 24th annual school supply drive, a week-long fundraiser that includes a silent auction, a bake sale and a lip sync battle.
Fun facts
Employees get a 40 percent discount on merchandise and 50 percent off elfa products.
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