The Container Store

IPO

Coppell, United States · Founded 1978

Headquarters
Coppell, Texas
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
1978
Business Model
B2C
Last Round
Private EquityJan 2007
Rounds
1

About

The Container Store is the nation’s original and leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products, founded in Dallas in 1978 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas. The company pioneered a new retail category focused on home storage and organization, selling more than 10,000 products including storage bins, shelving systems, and custom closet solutions across approximately 100 locations nationwide. After emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2025, the company has been acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. for $150 million, with all remaining locations rebranding under the combined banner.

Summary

The Container Store is a company based in Coppell, United States, founded in 1978. Its most recent funding was a Private Equity round in Jan 2007. Investors include Leonard Green & Partners.

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Funding History

IPONov 2013
$225.0M

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