Overstock.com Ranked No. 2 On National Retail Federation’s 2021 Hot 25 Retailers List
Overstock.com, a leading e-commerce retailer, achieved the second spot on the National Retail Federation's Hot 25 Retailers list, recognizing the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. This ranking is based on a remarkable 75% sales growth, with revenues rising to $2.5 billion in 2020 from $1.5 billion in 2019. CEO Jonathan Johnson highlighted the company's strategic focus on home furnishings and the team's effort during a challenging year. This recognition underscores Overstock's growing market share and potential for ongoing success in the retail sector.
- Achieved 75% sales growth, increasing revenue to $2.5 billion in 2020.
- Ranked No. 2 on the National Retail Federation’s Hot 25 Retailers list.
- Focus on home business contributing to strong performance.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK), a leading e-commerce home furnishings retailer, has received the No. 2 ranking on the National Retail Federation’s annual Hot 25 Retailers list. The list ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies, as determined by increases in domestic sales between 2019 and 2020. Overstock placed No. 2 after achieving 75 percent sales growth with
“This recognition from the National Retail Federation reflects our strategic focus on our home business and our team’s ability to deliver results during a difficult year,” said Jonathan Johnson, Overstock CEO. “Overstock has exceptional employees who work hard every day to profitably grow our market share. We are well poised for continued success for the rest of 2021 and beyond.”
The U.S. Hot 25 list is the annual ranking of the nation’s most impactful and fastest-growing retail companies. Compiled by the NRF using Kantar data, rankings are determined by year-over-year percentage increases in domestic sales.
“It’s clear that many of the retailers who achieved the strongest growth in 2020 can attribute a portion of their success to their expertise in serving shoppers during the pandemic,” Susan Reda, Vice President of Education Strategy at NRF. “Still, the fact that Overstock snagged the No.2 spot on the Hot 25 list is quite an achievement. For some time now the company has been working to become the go-to destination for home goods. It would appear shoppers are getting that message.”
Retailer sales and growth figures are based on Kantar’s Retail IQ integrated research methodology. To learn more about Kantar’s research and reporting methodology, visit https://retailiq.kantar.com/.
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About Overstock.com
Overstock.com, Inc. (Common Stock (NASDAQ:OSTK) / Series A-1 Preferred Stock (tZERO ATS:OSTKO) / Series B Preferred Stock (OTCQX:OSTBP)) is an online retailer and technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its leading e-commerce website sells a broad range of new home products at low prices, including furniture, décor, area rugs, bedding and bath, home improvement, and more. The online shopping site, which is visited by tens of millions of customers a month, also features a marketplace providing customers access to millions of products. In 2014, Overstock was the first major retailer to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment and continues to do so. Overstock regularly posts information about the Company and other related matters on the Newsroom and Investor Relations pages on its website, Overstock.com.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing
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