Cost Plus World Market is a retail company focusing on home furniture, decor, international food products, and specialty items. Established in 1958, this company offers an extensive range of products such as curtains, rugs, gifts, apparel, coffee, wine, and craft beer. The brand's name originated from its initial concept of selling items for ""cost plus 10%"", which has since been abandoned. The company has been a subsidiary of Bed Bath & Beyond since being acquired in 2012.
This Oakland-based company has a workforce of 6,127 employees and an annual revenue of $963.8 million, making it a key player in the retail industry. The company is known for hiring graduates from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been featured as number 13 on Zippia's list of Best Companies to Work for in Oakland, CA. Currently led by CEO Barry J Feld, Cost Plus World Market continues to be a popular destination for unique and culturally diverse products.