NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2011 — Inc. Magazine has named CPO Commerce, Inc. to its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America's independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year's list. CPO Commerce joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin' Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year's list.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year's list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/5000.
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. Magazine Editor Jane Berentson.
"We are honored to have made the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row," stated CPO Founder and CEO Rob Tolleson. "We look forward to continued growth for years to come."
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (http://www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at http://www.inc.com.
About CPO Commerce
CPO is a leading online retailer of home improvement products, operating more than 30 co-branded online home improvement outlet stores. CPO partners with manufacturers of leading brands to operate online stores known for their full line of new products and an industry-leading selection of closeout, discontinued and factory-reconditioned products. Recently CPO launched ReconditionedTools.com, an online superstore featuring over 2,000 items from over 30 major brands. This site features the largest selection of reconditioned tools and equipment, and offers customers significant savings without sacrificing performance. Links to all of CPO's online stores can be found at http://www.cpooutlets.com.
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