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ATGStores.com to hire 150 Employees at Corporate Headquarters due to Skyrocketing Sales and Online Growth
Kirkland, WA-May 20, 2011- Today, ATGStores.com announced their plans to hire 150 employees at its Kirkland, WA headquarters in the 2011 year due to its rapid sales growth. ATGStores is coming upon its 12-year anniversary in July, and the company has had 12 years of continuous growth since its’ founding in 2000. Because of its heavy investment in people, products and systems they believe they are uniquely positioned to ride the wave of recovery despite the economic downturns in recent years.Year-to-date sales have skyrocketed nearly 60% compared to the same period in 2010 and the company continues to have record-breaking months in sales. The large spike in growth is attributed to increased internet traffic to its 500+ websites, improved conversion rates, internal testing and analytics.
In addition to internal changes, ATGStores has made expansions to its company brand by adding new categories of business, such as Furniture, Sporting Goods and Apparel & Accessories, while still maintaining strong sales growth in existing categories. Director of Marketing Michael Pinkowski said, “We are adding an average of 100 new manufacturers each month to our 18 categories of business while also continuing to enhance and upgrade our existing brands and categories.”
ATGStores’ call for hiring in various departments throughout the company including Business Development, Customer Service, Content, Fulfillment, Marketing and Accounting. The same plans call for office expansion. ATGStores leased another 20,000 sq. feet in the Kirkland 405 complex to accommodate the growth. President and CEO Gary Rubens commented on the company’s success. “By plowing our profits back into the business it allows us to hire more employees, expand categories of business and products that we sell while preparing to continue our history of growth for years to come.”
About ATG Stores:
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group owns and operates an extended family of 500 online stores and retail showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 3,000 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.
ATGStores.com
11410 NE 122nd Way, Suite 200
Kirkland, WA 98034
Taryn Wusterbarth
425.814.2515 ext. 2609
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