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Chewy.Com Corporate Office

Chewy.Com

Chewy.Com, often called simply Chewy, was founded in 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day, originally under the name Mr. Chewy. Cohen had wanted to open an animal rescue site but once he saw the number of sites already in operation, he thought he might do better to open a pet food and supply business and donate cash to the rescues already in operation. Chewy donates a portion of every sale to various rescues around the US.

The company is an online retailer who offers more than 30,000 pet products, mainly for dogs and cats. Its primary product is pet food, and it offers a range of options from gourmet to discount brands of foods. Other products include leashes, grooming tools, toys, and strollers. Delivery for purchases over $49 is free and customers can also opt for scheduled food deliveries. Orders can be placed online or by phone.

History

The company lost money their first 6 months in operation but turned things around. In 2012, Chewy had an annual revenue of $25 million. The next two years saw an increase in customer traffic of more than 500%. The company opened two new distribution centers, one in Florida, the other in Sparks, Nevada, to help meet customer demand. In 2016, after being in business for only 5 years, the company stated annual revenue was $900 million.

In addition to sales, the company also employs artists and writers who are given the task of composing hand-written postcards for all new purchases. Artists also paint detailed images of customers’ pets at random. Customers who submit photographs of their pets to customer service, or through Facebook or other social media sites, such as Twitter, are entered into a drawing a special gift.

In April of 2017, Petsmart announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chewy for $3.35 billion, which is the biggest E-commerce acquisition in history.

In an article dated February of 2018, Forbes stated that Chewy.Com had surpassed Amazon in pet food market sales.

Not everyone is happy about the acquisition of Chewy.Com Several manufacturers are pulling their products from Chewy’s line up, including Fromm Family Foods, based in Mequon, Wisconsin, and Champion PetFoods, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and Tuffy’s Pet Foods, which makes NutriSource, PureVita, and Natural Planet. All three companies believe that this move is about money and volume sales, not quality and meeting the needs of their customers’ pets.

Chewy seems to have picked up some customer service skills, however. In January 2019, after a customer left a negative review on their website, Chewy not only responded, but refunded the customers money and made suggestions for another product she might like that got good reviews.

Chewy’s stock has been doing well so far. Stock prices have risen in 2019, perhaps because owner Amazon has been pushing deep discounts and had their customer service reps act as if they are simply bonkers over your pet.

Due to the coronavirus and subsequent quarantine, many pet stores were forced to close. This allowed Chewy.Com to take up the slack and the company’s outstanding second quarter profits for 2020 should cause concern for brick and mortar stores.

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Invisalign Corporate Office

Invisalign

Invisalign was founded by former adult orthodontic patient Zia Chishti, who was a Stanford student, struggling with his retainer. He realized that most dental orthodontics could be done the same way – in a series of very small movements. He partnered with Kelsey Wirth to seek developers.

The company received FDA approval in 1998 and sales began in 1999. While many orthodontists were against the idea at first, high consumer demand and obvious results soon made this brand become one of the most popular among dentists.

History

The company, Align Technology, went public on the NASDAQ in 2001 under the ticker symbol ALGN. As of 2014, Align Technology states that at least 2.4 million people around the world had been treated with Invisalign, and 80,000 dentists had been trained how to use it.

The Invisalign Express 10, which uses 10 aligners, was introduced in 2005. Invisalign 1.5 was released in 2009, followed by Invisalign G3 in 2010 and G4 in 2011. Invisalign G3 and G4 were designed for more complex treatments. An Invisalign Express 5 version, which uses 5 aligners, was introduced in 2012. Invisaligners are manufactured in Mexico, with treatment plans being made in Costa Rica.

Also in 2005, Harvard School of Dental Medicine began requiring that its orthodontic graduate students complete Invisalign certification before they graduate.

Aligners are made from a molding cast, which clients can make at home or at a dental office. Aligners are then worn by the patient for 20 hours a day, each aligner lasting about 2 weeks before moving on to the next aligner. Most patients will take about 13 months to complete the treatment. Long lasting “retainers” are worn each night for a minimum of 2 years.

In March of 2011, the company acquired Cadent System, Inc., a dental firm, for $190 million. The company also operates separate subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Australia that sell Invisalign in their respective markets. Headquarters for Invisalign is still located in San Jose, California.

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Aspiration Bank Corporate Office

Aspiration Bank

The former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, Andrei Cherny, decided that people had had enough of bad banking policies and how they took advantage of people when they were really down and out.

Cherney decided to create his own online bank that was far different than any other banking system available. Based out of Marina Del Rey, California, Aspiration Bank, sometimes called Aspiration Summit after the name of the checking account, was founded in 2013. Cherny saw the opportunity for a new kind of bank. One that would cater to a customer that is concerned with where their money is being invested by their financial institution and how their financial institution treats its customers as well.

History

Calling on Hollywood celebrities and athletes from the Los Angeles community, along with some of the biggest names in finance, Aspiration was able to pull together what might be considered one of the largest Series B in financial technology investment history for an online banking company.

Since its inception, the company states it has more than $350 million in savings and does approximately $2 billion per year in transactions. Clients can earn 1% interest on their accounts (there is only one account, no separate “savings” and “checking” accounts) and there are currently no charges for ATM fees.

The company never invests money in fossil-fuel industries, making it a popular option.

The company also has a mobile phone app which makes the online banking process even easier. Aspiration is also known for being one of the nation’s most charitable banks, giving away 10% of their profits to non-profit charities that are not fossil fuel driven. The company makes money by charging a fee set by the customer for the services they use.

Company headquarters remain in Marina Del Rey, California.

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PolicyGenius Corporate Office

PolicyGenius

PolicyGenius was the brainchild of two former McKinsey consultants, Francois de Lame and Jennifer Fitzgerald. Founded in 2012 and launched in 2014, PolicyGenius is an online insurance quoting platform. This platform allows for the comparison of insurance companies and rates side by side, as well as enables the user to do insurance “checkups” to see if they are not only getting the best rate but whether they also have adequate coverage.

As McKinsey consultants, Fitzgerald and de Lame often advised insurance companies on growth and marketing. They quickly noticed a pattern: all insurance companies struggled with how to engage online with self-directed consumers. Thus, PolicyGenius was formed. The company originally planned to handle life insurance but has grown to include renters, pet, and long-term disability insurance as well.

History

By being a virtual online broker, the company eliminates “competition” or bias by simply stating the facts about price and benefits.

In addition to selling insurance, the company offers a comprehensive explanation as to what the terms in policies mean and exactly how they work, how much you need, what is optional and what is considered to be “the basics”.

PolicyGenius uses no-nonsense terms and a very-non-formal approach to attract a younger crowd. Co-founder Jennifer Fitzgerald says that most people seem to like the fact that they don’t have to talk to (and divulge their medical history to) a salesperson. Everything is done online, at the client’s convenience, not the insurance companies hours.

The company has 5-star reviews on almost every review site, including Consumer Affairs, TrustPilot, Financialsmural, and CashCowCouple. The Better Business Bureau also gives them 5 stars and an A+ rating. The corporate office for PolicyGenius is in New York, New York.

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Corporate Office

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market was founded in 2012 by current CEO Chris Sherrell. Sherrell had more than 30 years in the grocery business when he saw an opportunity to put a more natural foods type of market in the mid-West, he went for it.

The company is a combination of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. The focus is on natural health foods in bulk quantities, eliminating most packaging and pre-packaged foods.

History

Since the first opening of their store in Illinois in 2014, the company has had an eye on expansion. Currently, there are 66 locations in 10 states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. At this rate of growth, the company is scheduled to have 150 locations by 2020. There are currently plans to open 10 more locations in 2018; this after opening 20 locations in 2017.

Fresh Thyme features smaller stores which focus on produce, fresh meat, and dairy and for the most part, reject the traditionally packaged foods. In fact, fresh produce accounts for as much as 25 to 30 percent of sales at the company, compared to 12 to 15 percent for larger grocery stores.

In early 2017, the company introduced their own label of packaged foods, stressing the organic label and quality. The company currently has more than 800 products that carry their name, while hoping to increase that number to 2.000 by the end of 2018. In November of the same year, the company launched their own mobile app named MyThyme, designed to offer rewards, coupons, online receipts, and personalized shopping lists for both Android and Apple phones.

Company headquarters are located in Downers Grove, Illinois.