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CPO Commerce Named to Internet Retailer Top 500

PASADENA, Calif., May 14, 2012 — CPO Commerce, the leading web-only retailer of power tools, has been named to Internet Retailer's list of the nation's largest online retailers. CPO is ranked #263 overall and #7 in the home improvement category. The Internet Retailer Top 500 ranks business-to-consumer retailers in the U.S. and Canada, based on online sales, including retail chains, catalogers, web-only merchants, brand manufacturers and digital content sellers.

"We are honored to be named to this prestigious list," stated Rob Tolleson, CPO's Founder and CEO. "Our unique value proposition to CPO customers and brand partners, combined with the retail channel shift from brick and mortar to e-commerce, is fueling significant revenue growth (up 50% vs. 2011 year-to-date). We hope to move up the list next year!"

About CPO Commerce

Established in 2003, CPO Commerce is America's leading online tool retailer, operating 34 branded outlet stores including CPO Bosch, CPO Milwaukee, CPO DeWalt and CPO Makita. (To see a complete list of all of CPO's branded outlets, go to CPOoutlets.com.) CPO's branded outlet stores are known for their full selection of new tools and accessories, as well as the country's largest selection of factory-reconditioned tools. CPO Commerce also operates 4 specialty stores, ReconditionedTools.com, TylerTool.com, CPOPressureWashers.com, and CPOOutdoor.com.

CPO has shipped over 1 million orders to professional contractors, woodworkers, and handy homeowners who appreciate CPO's commitment to its customers. BizRate recognized CPO in its Circle of Excellence, acknowledging that CPO goes above and beyond the norm to provide exceptional service to its customers. For four years in a row CPO Commerce has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

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Susan Warm
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