CPO Commerce, Inc.

CPO Commerce partners with leading manufacturers of brand name consumer products to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products.

CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market.

Management Team

Rob Tolleson - Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer

Rob Tolleson founded CPO and currently serves as its Founder, President & CEO.

Prior to founding CPO, Mr. Tolleson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CLICK Radio, a digital music service for PCs and related devices. Previously, he founded and served as Chairman, President & CEO of Fast Forward, Inc., a new media company engaged in communicating the value of personal technology goods and services to mainstream consumers.

From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Tolleson was employed by Turner Broadcasting System, a division of Time Warner Inc., most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Development, and as Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the CNN News Group, where he was involved in overseeing six television networks, two radio networks, CNN Interactive and other businesses representing more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Tolleson was an Investment Banking Analyst and Associate with Morgan Stanley & Co. in New York, Hong Kong and Seoul.

Mr. Tolleson received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University. He currently sits on the Boards of the National Monuments Foundation, Foothill Family Services, and the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Young Presidents' Organization.

Brooke Abercrombie - Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Abercrombie is responsible for managing the company's internal operations and is a seasoned entrepreneur. Prior to joining the CPO team she was the co-founder and President of Neurosmith, a high tech toy company focused on early education. Prior to starting Neurosmith, she served as Vice President of Product Development at Davidson & Associates, a pioneer in educational software and the creator of Math Blaster, the world's best-selling math program for kids. Ms. Abercrombie started her career at LEK Consulting, where she advised clients in corporate strategy and mergers & acquisitions. Ms. Abercrombie received her MBA from Harvard University and her BA from Harvard College.

Brian Carroll - Brand Relations and Business Development

Mr. Carroll is responsible for the company's brand partner relations and business development. Prior to joining the CPO team he was Director of Sales for Duraspin Commercial Fastening a division of Senco Products, Inc. Prior to Duraspin, he served as Director of Sales East for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Additional positions while at Milwaukee included Regional Sales Manager, National Account Manager Sears and Lowe's and District Sales Manager. Mr. Carroll brings 13 years of experience in the home improvement and construction industry to the CPO team. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Captain in the infantry and holds a MBA from Keller Graduate School and a BS from Miami University.

Jeff Emmons - E-Commerce Operations

Mr. Emmons has over twelve years of e-commmerce experience in production, marketing and operations roles. As Director of E-Commerce, he is responsible for managing the launch of new sites as well as maintaining and improving the performance of existing sites. Prior to CPO, he worked at Cooking.com, a leading online kitchenware retailer. He started his career at DisneyStore.com, a Walt Disney Company. Mr. Emmons graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Communications.

Alan Lenertz - Operations

Mr. Lenertz is responsible for warehouse and shipping operations, inside sales and CPO’s retail outlets. Prior to joining the CPO family, he was part of the management team for Western Athletic Supply, a major web and catalog-based company that distributes brand name baseball and softball equipment to players of all ages. While there, he spent nine years as Sales and Marketing Manager and four as Warehouse and Distribution Manager. Mr. Lenertz has also worked in inside sales for GoldMine Software Corporation. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Business Administration and an emphasis in Entrepreneurial Studies.

Brandon Cipes - Technology

Mr. Cipes oversees all technical operations at CPO including the website, accounting, warehouse, and infrastructure systems. Prior to joining CPO he worked in a research and technical capacity for the non-profit group ProCon.org. He graduated from UC Berkeley where he co-founded the startup Adjectivity and graduated with degrees in Philosophy and Religion.

Dale Fujimoto - Marketing

Mr. Fujimoto is responsible for the company’s marketing initiatives, including customer acquisition and customer loyalty and retention. Prior to joining CPO, he was GMM Brand Director at Collections Etc., responsible for the company’s Outdoor and Garden as well as their Housewares’ e-commerce and catalog divisions. Mr. Fujimoto also was Senior Vice President of Marketing for Baseball Express Inc., the country’s leading online and catalog supplier of premium baseball and softball equipment. He spent 16 years in senior marketing positions for Michigan Bulb Company and Foster and Gallagher the largest direct marketer of horticulture products. Mr. Fujimoto started his career at general merchandiser, Fingerhut Corporation. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business Administration.

Leo Dencik - Finance

Leo has over 15 years of executive and financial experience with technology and internet companies. He is responsible for CPO’s finance and accounting functions. Leo has most recently been working as a consultant with start-up and mid-size companies assisting them with fundraising, business plans, M&A and CFO functions. Prior to that, he was working in investment banking at firms such as Houlihan Lokey, Friedman Billings Ramsey and Robertson Stephens. Leo holds a MBA from UCLA Anderson and a B.Sc. from University College London.

Board of Directors

Rob Tolleson - Chairman

Steve Hicks

Chairman of Capstar Partners, LLC formed in June 2000. Capstar Partners participates in small and middle market buyouts, real estate development, and public investing. Since 2000, Capstar has invested in a broad range of industries including media and broadcasting, healthcare services, e-commerce, financial services and real estate.

Capstar Partners is the controlling shareholder in DMX Holdings, Inc., a company engaged in the provision of business media services, including video, music and scent technologies, Andrew Harper, Inc., a high-end travel publishing and services firm, and Harden Healthcare Texas, LP, a company engaged in the skilled nursing, home health, and related fields. Other holdings of Mr. Hicks include the Big EZ Ranch, Ltd., an upscale bed and breakfast lodge and real estate development in Big Sky, Montana, and a residential real estate development project in St. Barth. Mr. Hicks also currently serves as chairman of the board of directors of Healthtronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTRN), a company engaged in the delivery of urological products and services.

Prior to forming Capstar Partners, Hicks was Vice Chairman of AMFM Inc. (NYSE: AFM), the nation's largest owner and operator of radio stations, with over 450 radio stations in markets across the U.S. In 1996, Hicks founded Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, and led Capstar Broadcasting and its 350 radio stations to a successful public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 1998. In August 1999 Capstar Broadcasting merged with Dallas-based Chancellor Media Corporation, another radio industry powerhouse, and in a stock swap valued at $4.1 billion, AMFM Inc. was born. In addition to serving AMFM Inc. as Vice Chairman, Hicks was President of its New Media division, which developed Internet products and technologies for the radio industry.

Hicks bought his first radio station at age 29 and co-founded Hicks Communications, Inc., in 1979, acquiring stations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. In 1989, Hicks co-founded SFX Broadcasting, Inc., building it into a publicly traded industry leader and one of the five largest radio groups in the country. Hicks left the company in mid-1996 to begin building Capstar Broadcasting.

A 28-year veteran of the radio broadcasting industry, including 20 as a station owner, Hicks was named Radio Executive of the Year and was ranked one of the 10 Most Powerful People in Radio by Radio Ink magazine, and was also honored as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. In 1996, Hicks was recognized by the Texas Association of Broadcasters as Broadcaster of the Year. He serves on numerous charitable and professional boards.

David Schofman

Named the "godfather of golf e-commerce" by Golf Retailer Magazine, and "one of the most influential figures in the golf industry under the age of 40" by GolfWeek Magazine, Mr. Schofman is the former Founder and CEO of Callaway Golf Interactive, Inc (CGI) and SVP of Global Ecommerce for Callaway Golf. Mr. Schofman had previously been the Founder and CEO of Trade Up Commerce, Inc., which was acquired by Callaway Golf in May 2004. After the acquisition, CGI operated all online direct marketing and ecommerce business units including Callaway Golf Pre-Owned, Callaway Golf Gift Card, Callaway Golf VIP, Callaway Golf Shopping Spree and Shop.CallawayGolf.com.

Prior to starting Trade Up Commerce, Mr. Schofman created one of the most successful e-commerce golf retail companies, Igogolf.com, in 1995. Mr. Schofman sold the company to CBS Sportsline in June of 1998. With CBS Sportsline as a key partner, Mr. Schofman and his team soon acquired the largest online seller of used golf clubs, Golfclubtrader.com. By combining Igogolf.com with Golfclubtrader.com, David and his team were able to create a dynamic online environment that allowed customers to buy, sell and trade for brand-name new and used golf clubs. The formula proved highly successful and CBS Sportsline was able to sell the business, along with their other e-commerce assets, to Benchmark Capital in January of 2000.

Today Mr. Schofman is a Partner in 3Leaf Interests, a private equity and management consulting business. 3Leaf has a wide range of investments/partners and focuses mainly on early stage financing and growth development. In addition, Mr. Schofman operates a real-estate development company called WDS Investments. Mr. Schofman is a graduate of the University of Texas and resides in Austin, TX.

Chip Davis

Mr. Davis joined Sanders Morris Harris Group (“SMHG” or “SMH”) in 1991 and launched PEG Fund I in 2004 and PEG Fund II in 2006. He manages the Prior Funds plus SMH NuPhysicia LLC, PEG III LLC, SMH CPO Commerce, LLC, SMH Zilliant, LLC, and all private investment funds targeting growth-oriented technology, energy, and healthcare investments. Chip has over 15 years experience investing in early stage technology businesses, a deep energy industry network, and extensive deal structuring experience. He currently is a board member or observer of RigNet Communications (NASDAQ: RNET), NuPhysicia, and Zilliant. Prior to joining SMH, Chip served in the Small Business Audit division of PriceWaterhouse and the Tax Division of Arthur Andersen. He is a graduate of Washington & Lee University and is a CPA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Recent Press Releases

CPO Commerce Seeing Strong Start to Holiday Season - December 2nd, 2011
Wish Lists beat out Gift Cards this Holiday Season - November 15th, 2011
CPO Ships Its One Millionth Customer Order - November 7th, 2011
CPO Commerce Makes Inc. Magazine’s List for Fourth Year in A Row With 3-Year Growth Rate of 108% - September 1, 2011
CPO Commerce, Inc. Acquires TylerTool.com — Tyler Tool Press Release - April 22, 2011
CPO Commerce Makes Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—
the Inc. 5000 - September 15, 2010
CPO Generac Press Release - September 8, 2010
CPO Sea Gull Press Release - July 26, 2010
CPO Genie Press Release - July 14, 2010
CPO Monte Carlo Press Release - June 23, 2010
CPO Drill Doctor Press Release - April 28, 2010
CPO Leica Press Release - April 20, 2010
CPO Fein Press Release - September 1, 2009
CPO Panasonic Press Release - August 20, 2009
CPO Wilton Press Release - July 8, 2009
CPO CST/berger Press Release - July 1, 2009
CPO Black and Decker Press Release - April 29, 2009
CPO Eureka Press Release - April 8, 2009
CPO Hunter Press Release - Februrary 12, 2009
CPO Senco Press Release - January 17, 2009
CPO Homelite Press Release - December 22, 2008
CPO Ryobi Press Release - December 12, 2008
LA Business Journal Press Release - November 26, 2008
Inc. Magazine Top 500 Press Release - August 27, 2008
CPO DEWALT Press Release - August 15, 2008
Ernst & Young Press Release - July 31, 2008

CPO Commerce Seeing Strong Start to Holiday Season

Pasadena, CA – December 2nd, 2011 -- Leading online tool retailer, CPO Commerce, announced record sales for the start of the 2011 holiday shopping season, with sales up more than 50% vs. last year for the six day period starting on Black Friday. “We are very encouraged with the levels of consumer demand we are seeing,” said Rob Tolleson, CPO’s CEO. “Both professionals and DIY’ers are increasingly turning to the Internet to shop for the latest innovations in power tool technology.”

CPO saw strong sales over the weekend in drills, circular saws, combo kits and oscillating tools. Some of the best selling tools this season include:

Bosch’s PS-20 Pocket Driver – The cordless drill that handles 95% of the odd jobs you have around your house. ($80.00 after coupon)
Dremel’s Saw-Max Tool Kit – The power of a circular saw in a compact tool you can use with just one hand in tight spaces. ($129)
Milwaukee’s 18V Lithium-Ion 2 Tool Combo Kit – Drill anything with this impact driver and drill. Available in new and reconditioned. ($199 New; $169 Reconditioned)
Porter-Cable’s Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit – Whether you need to cut out a bad deck board or sanding table tops, this 36 tool workhorse does it all, with an easy quick change blade system. ($109.99)
DeWalt’s Compact Router – The power to handle the toughest applications in a compact size. ($119)>

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Wish Lists beat out Gift Cards this Holiday Season

Pasadena, CA – November 15th, 2011 --It happens every year. You received a gift and you know it’s going to be bad. Although the snowmen on the wrapping paper are smiling, there is no holiday joy in this occasion. You are getting another tie for Christmas. But, how can that be avoided this year?

Wish Lists vs. Gift Cards

Gift cards appear to be the obvious answer, but there is still an element of chance that could leave you with a gift card from a store you’ve never heard of or an amount that is too small to get what you wanted.

The real solution is wish lists. Like a wedding registry, wish lists are created by adding specific products to the user’s account for the gift givers to view. Wish lists are the best option for holiday gift buying because they allow the gift giver to see precisely what the gift receiver wants to receive.

Wish Lists also reduce miscommunication between the gift giver and the gift receiver. So, someone on your list wants a drill. Is it an 18v or 12v? Is it a hammer or a compact driver? Is it a 3/8 or ½ chuck? And, do you even know the brand? With a wish list, all those questions can be avoided.

Maximize your Wish List with Reconditioned Tools

What’s better than getting everything you want this holiday season? Getting more of it! The best way to maximize your wish list is with reconditioned tools. Buying reconditioned tools means getting a like-new quality tool at a 20-30% savings, which means more tools for the same price. One of our customers told us, “My sister wanted a nail gun and a compressor for Christmas. I couldn’t afford that. Then I discovered Reconditioned Tools. I was able to buy her both tools, and they looked like new.”

Some shoppers hesitate to purchase a reconditioned tool as a gift because they are worried that the tool may be defective. Our reconditioned tools are inspected and restored by factory trained technicians and backed by a full manufacturer’s warranty. “We wouldn’t be one of the most highly recommended sites on the web for reconditioned tools if that were so. D.I.Y forums are frequently referring their members to our site for the largest selection of tools in the best condition,” states Rob Tolleson, CEO of CPO Commerce, the company that operates ReconditionedTools.com.

Dreading another ugly tie? Take action. Create your wish list on ReconditionedTools.com and get what you really want this year, without breaking the piggy bank.

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CPO Ships Its One Millionth Customer Order

Pasadena, CA – November 7th, 2011 -- CPO Outlets is proud to announce that it has shipped its one millionth customer order. CPO Outlets is a leading online retailer of tools, operating 34 brand-focused, online outlet stores. Each store offers an industry-leading selection of new, closeout, discontinued and factory-reconditioned tools. CPO’s outlet stores include CPO Bosch, CPO Milwaukee, CPO Makita, CPO DeWALT, CPO Bostitch, and many others.

Great Selection of Brand Name Tools - “I enjoy looking over the offers sent to me by email and have always been impressed with the quality of brand name tools.”
Pricing - “I have used CPO for the past few years and am very satisfied with the products as well as the prices. Thank You for helping America save money in a time of need.”
Easy to Shop Sites - “I like the star rating system and reviews of customers. The login process was quite easy compared to other websites.”
Fast Shipping - “I love your service and customer service with speedy delivery so I can get my product on the jobsite.”
Service - “CPO stands behind what they sell. I got a Makita hammer drill that was DOA. CPO sent out a replacement the very next day, and emailed me a return shipping label for the bad one. The second tool was fine. I feel I can buy risk free, and if there is a problem CPO will step up and make it right.”

In 2009, CPO launched ReconditionedTools.com, which has the largest selection of reconditioned tools in the United States, offering over 1,100 reconditioned tools from over thirty of the best known tool brands. Offering a savings of 20-30% on products that are as good as new, ReconditionedTools.com has attracted a loyal following of professional contractors who like getting a factory-reconditioned tool that offers a warranty and the same performance as a new tool. “Why buy new, when recon has the same warranty as new, with better prices?” “Never buy new again. CPO done "let the cat out the bag”. Refurb tools and CPO service is a one, two punch. I won’t shop anywhere else for my tools of any nature until after checking with them first!”

CPO’s CEO, Rob Tolleson commented, “With our expanded product offerings and our two stores: ReconditionedTools.com and TylerTool.com, we are looking forward to shipping our two millionth order much faster than our first.” It is evident from these customer testimonials that CPO Outlets will reach two million customer orders in the near future.

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Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000
CPO Commerce Makes The List for Fourth Year in A Row With 3-Year Growth Rate of 108%

New York – September 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 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."

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CPO Commerce, Inc. Acquires TylerTool.com

PASADENA, CA – April 22, 2011 -- CPO Commerce today announced its acquisition of the TylerTool.com website and associated assets. TylerTool.com, launched in 1999, sells a complete line of power tools and equipment to contractors and Do-It-Yourselfer’s. TylerTool.com carries many leading power tool brands including DeWALT, Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch, Fein and Porter-Cable.

“TylerTool.com adds another essential building block to CPO’s multi-channel e-commerce strategy and commitment to delivering an unmatched online shopping experience,” said CPO’s Founder and CEO Rob Tolleson. “This acquisition accelerates CPO’s ability to add new brands and products targeted to an expanding and loyal customer base of professional contractors and enthusiastic DIY’ers.”

“We are excited to bring to TylerTool.com customers our commitment to same day shipping and top notch customer service,” says Rob Tolleson. TylerTool.com customers will now benefit from CPO’s large warehouse with more than 5,500 in-stock products eligible for same day shipping when ordered before 5:00pm ET.

About CPO Commerce
CPO is a leading online retailer of home improvement products, operating 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. In 2010 CPO launched http://www.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. For three years in a row, CPO has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

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CPO Commerce Makes Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000. CPO is on the exclusive list for the 3rd consecutive year

PASADENA, CA – September 15, 2010 – -- CPO Commerce, Inc. has made the Inc. 5000 list for the 3rd year in a row. This is the fourth annual edition of Inc. Magazine’s 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-minded entrepreneurs. Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children’s red wagon, are among the prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

"The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."

CPO Commerce is a leading online retailer in the home improvement category that partners with manufacturers of leading brands to establish, develop and operate CPO branded online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

"We are honored to have made the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "We look forward to continued growth for years to come."

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 on www.inc.com/5000.

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CPO Commerce Launches its 36th Branded CPO Retail Website, CPOgenerac.com

PASADENA, CA – September 8, 2010 – CPO Commerce, Inc. announced today the launch of CPO Generac, CPO’s newest branded retail website. This site offers the full line of residential and commercial generators, plus accessories and helpful buyer’s guides.

This is the thirty-sixth specialty retail website by CPO Commerce, a leading online retailer in the home improvement category. Homeowners and businesses can choose from a wide variety of generators, including portable generators, residential and commercial generators, standby generators and more. Additionally, CPO has the largest selection of reconditioned portable generators online, which allow customers to save significantly while getting like-new item performance.

“Generac is the most well known generator manufacturer in its category, selling more home standby generators than all of its competitors combined," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "Countless businesses for which power is critical, including hospitals and airports, rely on Generac. We are proud to partner with this great brand to offer their reliable, high quality generators.”

About CPO Commerce CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Partners with Sea Gull Lighting for its 34th Branded CPO Retail Website

PASADENA, CA – July 26, 2010 – CPO Commerce, Inc. announced today the launch of CPO Sea Gull Lighting, its newest branded retail website. This site offers the full line of Sea Gull lighting and ceiling fans, plus accessories and helpful lighting guides.

This is the thirty-fourth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce, a leading online retailer in the home improvement category. Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of lighting styles, including ceiling, track, bathroom, wall, recessed, ambient, outdoor and landscape. Sea Gull Lighting also has the largest selection of decorative energy-efficient lighting products, and is a seven-time recipient of the Energy Star Partner of the Year award.

“Professionals look to Sea Gull Lighting most for stylish and high quality lighting fixtures," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "They’ve been a market leader dedicated to innovation for 90 years, as demonstrated by their advances in environmental efficiency. We are proud to partner with them.”

About CPO Commerce CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Partners with Genie for its 33rd Branded CPO Retail Website

PASADENA, CA – July 14, 2010 – CPO Commerce, Inc. announced today the launch of CPO Genie, its newest branded retail website. This site offers the full line of do-it-yourself Genie garage opening products in a hassle-free shopping environment.

This is the thirty-third specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce, a leading online retailer in the home improvement category. It features Genie screw drive, belt drive and chain drive garage door openers, plus accessories and helpful resources.

“Genie has pioneered high quality, dependable garage opening solutions for over 50 years," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "They are the market leader in design, safety and service, and we are happy to partner with them.”

About CPO Commerce CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Partners with Monte Carlo Fan for its 32nd Branded CPO Retail Website

PASADENA, CA – June 23, 2010 – CPO Commerce, Inc. announced today the launch of CPO Monte Carlo, its newest branded retail website. This site continues CPO’s expansion into a new category, offering consumers high quality fans and lighting in a hassle-free shopping environment.

This is the thirty-second specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce, a leading online retailer in the home improvement category. It will offer the full line of Monte Carlo fans and lighting, plus a wide range of accessories.

"Monte Carlo offers sophisticated, high quality fan and lighting solutions that combine design and technology to allow customers to express their personal style," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "They have been a leader and innovator in the lighting industry for 90 years, and we are proud to partner with them."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Partners with Drill Doctor for its 31st Branded CPO Retail Website

PASADENA, CA – April 28, 2010 – CPO Commerce, Inc. announced today the launch of CPO Drill Doctor, its latest branded retail website. The new site offers professionals and DIYers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Drill Doctor products including the Drill Doctor and Drill Doctor accessories – plus, Work Sharp woodworking tool sharpeners and Work Sharp accessories.

This is the thirty-first specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce, a leading online retailer in the home improvement category, since the company was founded in 2004.

"We are excited to add the Drill Doctor and Work Sharp brands to the CPO family," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "They have been a global leader in drill bit sharpening technology for more than 35 years, and we are proud to call them a partner."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Leica-Geosystems to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – April 20, 2010 – CPO Commerce, Inc., a leading online retailer in the home improvement category, announced today the addition of CPO Leica-Geosystems to its growing number of branded retail websites. The new site offers professionals an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Leica-Geosystems products including the DISTO™, LINO, ROTEO and accessories.

This is the thirtieth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce since the company was founded in 2004.

"Leica-Geosystems has pioneered innovative measuring and surveying solutions for almost 200 years," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "This world leader offers a wide variety of dependable equipment trusted by professionals everywhere. We are thrilled to partner with them"

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Panasonic to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – August 20, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc., a leading online retailer in the home improvement category, announced today the addition of CPO Panasonic Tools to its growing number of branded retail websites. The new site offers professionals and DIYers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Panasonic cordless power tools including cordless drills, cordless saws, accessories and more. Additionally, the site is the exclusive source for certified factory-reconditioned Panasonic power tools.

This is the twenty-eighth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce.since the company was founded in 2004.

"Panasonic brings innovative thinking to a wide range of quality products," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "We are proud to partner with such a respected company."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Launches Its Newest Branded Website, CPO Fein Tools

PASADENA – September 1, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc., a leading online retailer in the home improvement category, announced today the addition of CPO Fein to its growing number of branded retail websites. The new site offers professionals and DIYers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Fein power tools including the Fein MultiMaster and Fein SuperCut oscillating tools, GRIT belt sanders, Turbo vacuums, accessories and more.

This is the twenty-ninth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce since the company was founded in 2004.

"Fein has significantly impacted the power tool industry, as originators of groundbreaking tools like the electric hand-held drill and MultiMaster," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "This well-respected company has provided innovative solutions for over 140 years, and we are proud to partner with them."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Panasonic to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – August 20, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc., a leading online retailer in the home improvement category, announced today the addition of CPO Panasonic Tools to its growing number of branded retail websites. The new site offers professionals and DIYers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Panasonic cordless power tools including cordless drills, cordless saws, accessories and more. Additionally, the site is the exclusive source for certified factory-reconditioned Panasonic power tools.

This is the twenty-eighth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce.since the company was founded in 2004.

"Panasonic brings innovative thinking to a wide range of quality products," stated CPO Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "We are proud to partner with such a respected company."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Wilton to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – July 8, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of Wilton workholding products to its branded Jet and Powermatic retail websites (http://www.cpojettools.com and http://www.cpopowermatic.com). CPO Jet and CPO Powermatic are the online sources for this superior brand of workholding tools. This new line will join the growing family of twenty-seven specialty retail websites created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

Wilton's selection of clamps and vises (http://www.cpojettools.com/categories/workholding.html) provide more pressure for better control, whether on the jobsite or in the garage.

"We are thrilled to partner with this category leader and to expand our affiliation with the WMH Tool Group," stated CPO Founder, President & CEO Rob Tolleson. "Wilton offers the best in workholding, with formidable products for a variety of professional and consumer applications."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds CST/berger to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – July 1, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CST/berger, David White and Rolatape to its branded Bosch retail website (http://www.cpotools.com). Acquired by Bosch in 2008, these are leading brands in the measuring and leveling tools and equipment industry. These new lines will join the growing family of twenty-seven specialty retail websites created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

Bosch’s selection of measuring and leveling equipment (http://bosch.cpotools.com/measuring_and_leveling_equipment/) offers homeowners and professionals unparalleled accuracy in laser levels, locators & distance measurers, optical levels, total stations and more.

"We are pleased to expand our affiliation with Bosch with these well-respected brands," stated CPO Founder, President & CEO Rob Tolleson. "These new lines are the best in their respective categories. We are thrilled to carry CST/berger, David White and Rolatape's lines of dependable products."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Black & Decker to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – April 29, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CPO Black & Decker (http://www.cpobd.com) to its growing number of branded retail websites. The site is the online source for new and certified factory-reconditioned products from the Black & Decker line. It is the twenty-seventh specialty retail website created by (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

The new site offers homeowners and professionals an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Black & Decker power tools; outdoor equipment, automotive and home products; accessories and more.

"We are pleased to expand our partnership with such a well-respected brand," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "Black & Decker is one of the most recognized brands in the world. We are thrilled to carry Black & Decker’s line of affordable and dependable tools and equipment."

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Eureka to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – April 8, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CPO Eureka (http://www.cpovacuumcleaners.com) to its growing number of branded retail websites. The site is the online source for certified factory-refurbished products from the Eureka line of vacuums. It is the twenty-sixth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

The new site offers homeowners an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Eureka canister vacuums, lightweight vacuums, upright vacuums, accessories and more.

"We are pleased to expand our selection of vacuums with such a well-respected brand," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "Eureka has been a leading vacuum manufacturer for 90 years. Its history of quality and innovation extends to their entire line of floor care products, including the Air Extreme, Boss, EnviroSteamer and Capture vacuums."

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Hunter to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – February 12, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CPO Hunter (http://www.cpohunterfan.com) to its growing number of branded retail websites. The site is the online source for new and certified factory reconditioned products from the Hunter line of products. It is the twenty-fifth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

The new site offers contractors and homeowners an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Hunter ceiling fans, bathroom fans, portable fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, thermostats, accessories and more.

"This is an exciting brand launch for our company," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "Hunter Fan has been a leading ceiling fan manufacturer since 1886. In recent years they have added air purifiers, humidifiers and accessories to their line of high quality products. We are pleased to partner with such a well-respected brand."

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Senco to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – January 17, 2009 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CPO Senco (http://www.cposenco.com) to its growing number of branded retail websites. The site is the online source for new and factory certified reconditioned products from the Senco line of pneumatic tools. It is the twenty-fourth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

The new site offers professionals and do-it-yourselfers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Senco collated fastening systems, combo kits, compressors, nailers, staplers, specialty tools, accessories and more.

"This is an exciting brand launch for our company," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "Senco has been a leading manufacturer of power fastening systems for more than 50 years. Senco tools are used by professionals and DIY'ers in residential construction and remodeling, woodworking, cabinet and furniture assembly, manufactured housing, industrial packaging and more. We are pleased to add Senco nailers, staplers and fasteners to our growing line of high quality products."

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Homelite to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – December 22, 2008 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CPO Homelite (http://www.cpohomelite.com) to its growing number of branded retail websites. The site is the online source for factory certified reconditioned products from the Homelite line of outdoor equipment. It is the twenty-second specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

The new site offers value-oriented professionals and do-it-yourselfers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Homelite blowers, chain saws, trimmers and more.

"This is CPO's most significant commitment to the outdoor equipment market to date," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "With the launch of Homelite, our professional and DIY customers now have access to factory certified reconditioned Homelite products combined with the service and value they count on from CPO."

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds Ryobi to its Growing Roster of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA – December 12, 2008 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of CPO Ryobi (http://www.cporyobi.com) to its growing number of branded retail websites. The site is the online source for factory certified reconditioned products from the Ryobi line of power tools and outdoor equipment. It is the twenty-first specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce (http://www.cpooutlets.com) since the company was founded in 2004.

The new site offers value-oriented professionals and do-it-yourselfers an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of Ryobi cordless tools, drill presses, nailers and staplers, routers, grinders, sanders and polishers, blowers, chain saws, sprayers, trimmers, log splitters, accessories and more.

"This is a very significant brand launch for our company," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "With the launch of Ryobi, our professional and DIY customers now have access to factory certified reconditioned Ryobi products combined with the service and value they count on from CPO."

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Ranks No. 7 in the 2008 Los Angeles Business Journal's 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies

PASADENA – November 26, 2008 – CPO Commerce ranked No. 7 on the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list of the fastest-growing private companies. The announcement comes on the heels of CPO's recent national rankings as No. 2 retailer and No. 41 overall on the 2008 Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies.

Founded in 2004, CPO Commerce works with manufacturers in the home improvement industry to establish branded online outlet stores to sell new, reconditioned and closeout products. The company brings creative online selling solutions to its 24 brand partners including Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita, Porter Cable, Delta Woodworking, DeWALT, Skil, Ridgid, Ryobi, Festool, Metabo, Electrolux, Stanley Bostitch, Campbell Hausfeld, Powermatic and Karcher. CPO Commerce also delivers an unrivaled customer service experience and value to professionals and DIY consumers.

"We are excited to be recognized by the LABJ as the 7th fastest-growing privately-held company in the Los Angeles area. Our employees should be very proud of their accomplishments. We hope to continue to grow rapidly as CPO offers tremendous value to its brand partners and customers," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson.

The Fastest Growing Private Companies List which ranks the top businesses in a variety of industries based on revenue growth is the Los Angeles Business Journal’s most widely read feature. For a complete list of winners please visit, http://www.labusinessjournal.com/.

For more information about CPO Commerce, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with manufacturers of leading brands in the home improvement industry to establish, develop, and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit http://www.cpocommerce.com or http://www.cpooutlets.com.

About The Los Angeles Business Journal
Each week, the award-winning Los Angeles Business Journal examines the many ways that the L.A. economy operates. Together with the economic news, demographics and lifestyle profiles, the Los Angeles Business Journal is presented in an accessible format. First-rate editorial and research teams provide in-depth analyses of the community’s ever-changing business and economic scene.

Regular departments include Up Front, highlighting stories of importance featuring Los Angeles businesses and their decision-makers; Media & Technology, focusing on up-to-theminute changes and innovations in the businesses that serve these fields; Small Business, profiling those smaller businesses moving into the fore; and Investment and Finance, where L.A.’s many public companies are profiled and analyzed.

One of the most widely read features is The List, which ranks the top businesses in any given industry. Each of these surveys is then compiled into the Los Angeles Business Journal’s invaluable resource – the annual Book of Lists.

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Inc. Magazine Reveals Its 27th Annual List of America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies – CPO Commerce Ranks No. 2 Retailer and No. 41 Overall on the 2008 Inc. 500 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 3,396%

NEW YORK – August 27, 2008 – Inc. magazine ranked CPO Commerce No. 2 in the retail industry and No. 41 overall on its 27th annual Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.

"If you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500," said Inc. Editor Jane Berentson. "These are the most innovative, dynamic, fastgrowing companies in the nation – the ones coming up with solutions to some of our knottiest problems, creating systems that let us conduct business faster and easier, and manufacturing products we soon discover we can’t live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition."

Founded in 2004, CPO Commerce works with manufacturers in the home improvement industry to establish branded online outlet stores to sell new, reconditioned and closeout products. The company brings creative online selling solutions to its 20 brand partners including Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita, Porter Cable, Delta Woodworking, DeWALT, Skil, Festool, Metabo, Electrolux, Stanley Bostitch, Campbell Hausfeld, Powermatic and Karcher. CPO Commerce also delivers an unrivaled customer service experience and value to end consumers.

"We are thrilled to see that Inc. has identified CPO as the 2nd fastest-growing privately-held retailer in the U.S.A. Our employees should be very proud of their accomplishments. We hope to continue to grow rapidly as CPO offers tremendous value to its brand partners and customers," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson.

CPO Commerce has assembled a strong team with broad experience in e-commerce, technology, marketing, operations and fulfillment. "We are excited for the employees who have all worked so hard over the last 4 years to manage this explosive growth and retain an entrepreneurial energy," said David Schofman, an Austin, TX based CPO Board member and former SVP of Global E-Commerce with Callaway Golf. "We have only just begun this journey and I am certain CPO’s rapid growth will continue." In fact CPO recently more than doubled the size of its distribution center in Atlanta, GA to 67,000 sf and will commence fulfillment operations on the West Coast soon. CPO's Board is rounded out by CPO Commerce Founder & CEO, Rob Tolleson, and Steve Hicks, Chairman of Austin, TX based Capstar Partners, LLC.

The 2008 Inc. 500, as revealed in the September issue of Inc. magazine (on newsstands August 26 – September 30), reported aggregate revenue of $13.7 billion and median three-year growth of 1,046%. Total sales for Inc. 500 companies were 14 percent below last year’s combined revenue of $16 billion; still, it was a stellar year for many companies. Not only did sales for this year’s top 50 growers outstrip those of last year’s top 50 by $541 million, but this year’s fastest 50 also boasted a staggering 47 percent jump in average three-year growth from last year’s top of the class. Additionally, the 2008 Inc. 500 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 51,414 jobs since those companies were founded.

Complete information on this year’s Inc. 500, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com.

Hottest Regions for Fastest-Growing Companies
Once again California tops the Inc. 500 list with the most companies of any state, 78, down three from last year. Of California’s 78 companies, 43 call Southern California home. The Los Angeles area alone accounts from 66 percent of the state’s $3.5 billion in Inc. 500 revenue.

The surge in oil and a booming tech sector is driving growth are Texas, which is home to 43 Inc. 500 companies this year. The Lone Star state is second only to California and ties Southern California by adding five more companies. The Austin metro area is Texas’s hottest, with 7.5 Inc. 500 companies per million residents.

Georgia jumped from eighth last year to third with 31 businesses on the list (up from 20 last year). Georgia also benefits from the port of Savannah, the country’s fastest-growing container terminal. New York comes in fourth with 29 companies on the list, followed by Illinois and Virginia tied for fifth, both with 27 Inc. 500 companies.

The Washington, D.C. metro area boasts 39 Inc. 500 companies, making it the top metropolitan area for the sixth consecutive year. New York City is a close second, with 31 (down seven companies from last year), followed by Atlanta with 29 companies (adding nine companies this year), Chicago has 27 companies (eleven more companies than last year), and Los Angeles with 26 (up one company).

Hottest Industries for Fastest-Growing Businesses
The most notable median growth categories among Inc. magazine’s list of the 500 fastestgrowing businesses is in the Food & Beverage category (which grew by 2,626.8 percent on average), followed by Real Estate (which grew by 1,817.4 percent on average), Financial Services (which grew by 1,638.6 percent on average), Government Services (which grew by 1,277.9 percent on average), and Advertising & Marketing (which grew by 1,189.1 percent on average).

The largest business category is IT Services, with 67 Inc. 500 companies. Business Services (59 companies), Advertising & Marketing, and Government Services (35 companies each), and Software (28 companies) round out the top five industries ranked on the 2008 Inc. 500.

Industries reporting the highest total revenue from 2004 to 2007 are Computers & Electronics ($2.1 billion), Energy ($1.3 billion), Government Services ($1.2 billion), IT Services ($974.2 million), and Real Estate ($909.3 million).

Methodology
The 2008 Inc. 500/5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held, independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007.

Companies can apply for next year’s Inc. 500/5000 by registering with “IncBizNet, Business Network for Private Companies”, at www.incbiznet.com.

4,500 Reasons to Quash Your Recession Fears
Last year we celebrated the 26th anniversary of the Inc. 500 by expanding the list tenfold, creating the first-ever Inc. 5000. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc5000.com, where you can scan profiles of honorees, view lists of the fastestgrowing companies by industry and region, and sort the data according to your own parameters.

About Inc. magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, LLC., Inc. magazine (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 724,110, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.

About Inc. 500|Inc. 5000
Conference Each year, Inc. magazine and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars — the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|Inc. 5000 Conference brings together members of the Inc. 5000 community—both a new class of Inc. 5000 honorees and the list’s alumni—for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. For the first time ever, this powerful networking event is open to all. Please join us September 18-20, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C. For more information or to register, visit www.Inc500Conference.com or call us at 877-211-0489.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with leading manufacturers of brand name consumer products to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit www.cpocommerce.com or www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Adds DEWALT to its Family of Branded Retail Websites

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – August 15, 2008 – CPO Commerce, Inc. today announced the addition of DEWALT to its growing number of brand exclusive retail websites. The site is an authorized DEWALT online retailer and dedicated to selling new and factory reconditioned products exclusively from the DEWALT line of industrial power tools. It is the twentieth specialty retail website created by CPO Commerce (www.cpooutlets.com) since it was formed in 2004.

The new site offers DEWALT fanatics an unrivaled online shopping experience featuring the full line of DEWALT power tools, equipment products and accessories including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors, nailers, saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more.

"This is a very significant brand launch for our company," stated CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO Rob Tolleson. "CPO’s professional and DIY customers have been asking for DEWALT for years. We are thrilled to be able to offer them DEWALT’s extensive line of industrial power tools and accessories."

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with leading manufacturers of brand name consumer products to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit www.cpocommerce.com or www.cpooutlets.com.

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CPO Commerce Founder, President and CEO, Rob Tolleson, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Award Finalist in the Greater Los Angeles Area

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – July 31, 2008 – Founder, President and CEO of CPO Commerce Rob Tolleson was named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Award in the Greater Los Angeles Area, CPO announced today. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Rob Tolleson was selected as a finalist from 60 nominations by a panel of independent judges.

Mr. Tolleson formed CPO Commerce, Inc. in 2004 to partner with manufacturers in the home improvement industry to establish branded online outlet stores to market new, reconditioned and closeout products. CPO Commerce brings creative online selling solutions to its brand partners and unrivaled online shopping experience to end consumers. " I am honored to be named a finalist for this prestigious award," Mr. Tolleson stated. " And I congratulate everyone who has helped make CPO the choice for leading brands and customers worldwide."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 15, 2008. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors. In the Greater Los Angeles Area, sponsors include Marsh, Scherzer International, City National Bank and Bowne.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 130,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve potential. For more information, please visit www.ey.com.

About CPO Commerce
CPO Commerce partners with leading manufacturers of brand name consumer products to establish, develop and operate online outlet stores for new, closeout, discontinued, excess and refurbished products. CPO's branding and merchandising strategies enable manufacturers to generate improved return on assets while preserving brand and pricing integrity in the market. For more information, please visit www.cpocommerce.com or www.cpooutlets.com.

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