Cokem International

COKeM International Ltd. is a full-service distribution company located in Shakopee, Minnesota. It is one of the largest value video game distribution companies in the United States, but has also integrated services into other markets including healthcare, sporting goods, and outdoor equipment.

COKeM International Ltd.
TypePrivate company
IndustryDistribution
Founded2000
FounderChuck Bond
HeadquartersShakopee, Minnesota United States 44.796561°N 93.471468°W / 44.796561; -93.471468[1]
Area served
United States
Latin America
Canada
Key people
Chuck Bond
(President and CEO)
Number of employees
75+
Websitewww.cokem.com

History

Founded by Chuck Bond in February 2000, as a small computer software distributor, COKeM expanded into video games and grew through alternative market expansion and retail program development. Today, COKeM employs 75 full-time employees and thousands of temporary employees in Minnesota each year.

Management team

  • Chuck Bond, President and CEO
  • Paul Eibeler, Chairman

Services

COKeM provides services that include distribution, customized brick & mortar fulfillment (including vendor-managed inventory), dot-com fulfillment, Nintendo assembly services, print management, creative design, account management and merchandising solutions.

Products

COKeM focuses primarily on growth of the under $20 value video game market, including all current platforms: Wii, DS, X360, PSP, PS2, PS3, and 3DS. The company also distributes accessories and licensed merchandise.

Successes

  • Entrepreneur Magazine awarded COKeM #1 on the Hot 100 two consecutive years.
  • #1 Fastest Growing Minnesota Company by the Business Journal.
  • Inc. 500 Fastest Growing companies.

References

  1. Google (December 30, 2013). "3880 4th Ave E" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
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