Zappos.com

Zappos.com is an online retailer stocking over one million pairs of shoes and handbags with selections from more than 300 brand names. With a focus on service, the company has grown rapidly since its inception in 1999, with sales more than doubling year-over-year every year since it was founded.  Founded in 1999, Zappos is a leader in online shoe sales. Zappos did "almost nothing" in sales for 1999, but grossed $597 million in merchandise s... more

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