CPO Commerce

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CPO Commerce
Industry Online retail
Founded2004
FounderRob Tolleson
Headquarters
Products Power tools,
Hand tools,
Workwear
Number of employees
150-200
Website www.cpooutlets.com

CPO Commerce is an American online retail company that operates stores including CPO Outlets, CPO DeWALT, and Tyler Tool.

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Overview

Founded in 2004, CPO has shipped over 2 million orders to contractors, woodworkers, and homeowners.

CPO’s online stores are known for their selection of power tools and accessories, as well as their selection of refurbished tools. CPO Commerce also operates specialty tool stores including CPOoutlets.com and Tylertool.com. [1] [2]

Recognition

CPO Commerce has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America. [3]

CPO was acquired in May 2014 by Essendant, a Chicago-based Fortune 500 B2B company. [4]

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References

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  2. "Company Overview of CPO Commerce — Bloomberg". Bloomberg.
  3. "CPO Commerce Chooses Revionics Price Optimization for a Competitive Edge — Business Wire". Business Wire.
  4. "United Stationers acquires CPO Commerce". internetretailer.com.