Did somebody say “ice cream”? We did! This week, we enjoyed sharing conversations and cool treats with Joanne Ybe of Milky Milky Ice Cream. Jojo started her business during the pandemic, and we had the privilege of sharing a Loud and Proud treat and hearing her story. Jojo, thank you for sharing your thoughts on representation and connection, your insights on ice cream and small businesses, and of course for sharing your flagship flavor. For Jojo and other LGBTQ+ business owners, June is a very busy month. At CBH, we know home is for everyone, always. Let’s continue to uplift and raise diverse voices all year long. For the latest flavors and pop ups, follow @MilkyMilkyIceCream on Instagram. #crateandbarrel #pridemonth #homeisforeveryone
About us
At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose. Founded in 1962, Crate & Barrel Holdings (CBH) is an industry-leading home furnishings specialty retailer, including the brands Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2, and Hudson Grace. A leader in omnichannel retail and direct marketing, we believe in the experience of physical stores and embracing the customer experience by offering inspired living across all of our platforms. From curated product sourcing and production to custom delivery and set-up in more than 90 countries, our 7,500 talented associates form the dynamic teams that keep our company running and growing. Today, Crate & Barrel Holdings is owned by the Otto Group, a Hamburg, Germany based global family of retailers and retail-related service providers focused on digital innovation, technology, sustainability and corporate responsibility. We operate more than 100 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, and hold international franchise locations in nine countries, including six franchise eCommerce platforms. To learn more about Crate and Barrel, visit www.crateandbarrel.com. To become a part of our family of brands, visit our careers site at www.jobs.crateandbarrel.com and www.jobs.cb2.com
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http://www.crateandbarrel.com
External link for Crate and Barrel
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Northbrook, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1962
- Specialties
- Retail, Housewares, Furniture, Omnichannel, Experiential Retail, and eCommerce
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Employees at Crate and Barrel
Updates
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“What’s fascinating is that, unlike some other companies, the production is not outsourced but is entirely done in-house by professionals such as creatives, photographers, stylists, craftsmen, and set designers.” –Sergio Bucher, Member of the Executive Board, Retail & Brands at Otto Group It’s true, we have a team of more than 120 associates producing gorgeous assets now for Crate & Barrel’s 2024 holiday season. We also have positions available. Visit jobs.crateandbarrel.com for information on our Art Director, Styling Manager, and Stock Coordinator roles, and apply today. Sergio Bucher, thanks to you and and our other Otto Group board members, Petra Scharner-Wolff, Marcus Ackermann, Annette Siragusano, and CEO Alexander Birken for visiting. We’re so glad you all had the opportunity to see our talented associates in action! #crateandbarrel #cratejob
30 degrees and sunshine? That can certainly bring about some #Christmas spirit – at least at the headquarters of Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc.. Last week, I was on site in Chicago with my fellow board members, and I was impressed by the dedication and passion to create an excellent customer experience. Surrounded by the scent of cinnamon, homemade cookies, and a pre-Christmas atmosphere, we had the opportunity to take a brief detour into the production for the 2024 Christmas campaign in our own, very impressive photo studio. We also reviewed the products planned for the season in the mock store. In this context, we couldn’t resist fully immersing ourselves in the Christmas atmosphere and taking a picture. Creating a great #customer #experience involves not only the presentation of products in the store but also the creation of numerous assets like the website, newsletters, and even print catalogs. What’s fascinating is that, unlike some other companies, the production is not outsourced but is entirely done in-house by professionals such as creatives, photographers, stylists, craftsmen, and set designers. I am thrilled by the attention to detail that the colleagues on site bring to their work. Many thanks to the entire Crate and Barrel and CB2 team on site for the diverse insights.
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Summer is here, and so are our interns! We met some incredible students this year–at the NRF Big Show and through our ongoing partnership with select universities. Last week, we welcomed eight talented individuals with interests in key growth areas of our business from the University of South Carolina, Miami University, UCLA, University of North Texas, University of Southern California, Northwestern University, and Santa Clara University as corporate interns in our Digital, Supply Chain, Technology, and Merchandising teams. Reilly Kelley, Whitney Bohne, Jaden Lee, Alicia Langlais, Hang Nguyen, Benjamin Goldfarb, Sara Azimipour, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Delaney, we’re so glad you’re spending the summer with us! #crateandbarrel #cratejob #summer #intern
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June is Pride Month, and we’re celebrating our connections with LGBTQ+ associates at CBH and in our communities. As we take this time to reflect, empower, and unite, here’s what some of our store, distribution, and corporate associates had to share. Audrey Brehm, Gloria Nicoli, Lindsey Goodman, and Wilfredo Torres Colón #crateandbarrel #pride
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Congratulations to our own Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg, Director of Product Management, for making the Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for 2024!
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This summer, we’re turning table into runway. Our exclusive, limited-edition, so-gorgeous collab with Laura Kim has launched! Laura Kim for Crate & Barrel celebrates the global creative visionary’s two greatest passions, fashion and food. This entertaining collection is designed to help set a high style table with pieces that feel couture. Look for glassware, dinnerware, serveware, linens, bakeware, and decor refined with details inspired by fashion, the garden, European fountains, and more. It’s gorgeous, and it’s here for a limited time. Learn more about the inspo behind the collection in the Vogue exclusive (https://lnkd.in/gcXQ7BTh) and shop the new collection at https://lnkd.in/gMx383Xa.
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“Ooooooh…” 2024 marks our 4th season with a beehive at our corporate headquarters, and that’s the sound we all made when we met the queen. Did you know honey bees will forage as far as three miles from the hive, carrying as much as four times their weight in pollen on each trip? Thanks to Dana McMullin, our Alvéole beekeeper, for introducing us to our newest 10,000 buzzing tenants and sharing some fun facts about these small but mighty creatures. (Photo credit: Sam Miller) #crateandbarrel #bees #worldenvironmentday
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Congratulations to all the CBH nominees for this year’s Chicagoland Admin Awards: Amanda Crothers, Jacqueline Castro, Kirstin Larson, and this year’s “Above the Call” Award Winner, Renee Clark! Renee has been with Crate & Barrel Holdings for 23 years and puts the customer first in everything she does. In addition to assisting our VP CBH Services, Renee more broadly supports a team of 50, including directors, managers and supervisors, and oversees customer communication and engagement. She was recognized by her team (shoutout to those in unicorn attire) and celebrated by The Admin Awards for being a servant leader—always ready to help, anticipating needs, stepping up to guide and lead, and acting as a team leader and project manager. Congratulations to Renee, and thank you to all our administrative professionals for your invaluable contributions to CBH. You continue to play an integral role in the success of our company, and we are incredibly grateful! #crateandbarrel #cb2 #cratejob #adminawards
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Happy Pride! This month, our store windows reflect our belief that home is for everyone. At Crate & Barrel Holdings, we know people contribute their best work when they can show up as their authentic selves, and we firmly believe our differences in backgrounds, perspectives, and identities inspire creativity, fuel innovation, and enable us to better serve our customers and communities. If you place high value on an inclusive environment like we do, and are interested in joining the amazing visual merchandising teams who bring our beautiful windows to life, we have positions available. Learn more at jobs.crateandbarrel.com, and apply! #homeisforeveryone #pridemonth
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we held a few special events to destigmatize mental health and promote healthy work environments. We invited expert therapists, Somer Muhs, Lucia Davalos, LCPC, Swapna J., and Xavier Durrant to join us in a conversation about the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace, the impact our actions have, and how we can show up for each other. We also hosted an engaging discussion about the book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace, by Nedra Glover Tawwab. It was a great reminder about how to identify and express needs. As one of our readers put it, “We have lots of exciting goals, and we can’t hit them if we don’t set boundaries.” Many thanks to our special guests and our associates who invested this time in self-care.
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