RevZilla

RevZilla
Company typePrivate
IndustryE-commerce, motor sports
FoundedNovember 2007; 17 years ago (2007-11)
Founders
  • Nick Auger,
  • Anthony Bucci
  • Matthew Kull
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
BrandsReax
Number of employees
450 (2014[1])
ParentComoto Holdings
Websitewww.revzilla.com

RevZilla is an online motorcycle gear retailer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[2][3][4] The company sells motorcycle gear, parts and accessories and was founded in 2007.[5][6] In 2016, the company merged with Cycle Gear under the conglomerate Comoto Holdings Inc.. Four years later the group acquired two more companies Rever and J&P Cycles. Each company functions independently as a sister company.[7] In 2017, RevZilla launched its own motorcycle apparel brand call Reax.[8]


History

In November 2007, Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci and Matthew Kull founded RevZilla with an investment of less than $30,000.[5] Together they established RevZilla as an online retailer because of their experience in e-commerce and web development.[9][10]

At the time, the company had a small store in Queen Village, Philadelphia.[5] In 2008, RevZilla moved its headquarters and store to a warehouse in south Philadelphia.[11]

In 2010, the company had more than $10 million in annual revenue.[11] RevZilla had $20 million in total sales the following year.[12] In 2012, the company doubled in size by adding 25 people to its team and had a revenue of $20 million.[11] The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce named RevZilla "Emerging Business of the Year" for 2012.[13] The company also opened a warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada and more than tripled its size in 2018.[12] RevZilla moved its headquarters to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 2013, with a showroom, warehouse and distribution center at the same location.[14]

The Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology named RevZilla "IT Innovator of the Year" in May 2014.[15] By the end of 2014, the company employed 140.[1][16]

Description

RevZilla operates an e-commerce platform that has apparel, accessories and parts for two, three and four-wheeled motorcycle sport vehicles such as dirt bikes, ATVs, sport bikes, and street bikes.[17] The company's online store was mentioned in the Chicago Tribune as a recommended cycle website by readers and referred to as the "Zappos of motorcycle gear."[11][18]

References

  1. ^ a b Joseph N. DiStefano (February 18, 2014). "Revzilla adds larger building at Navy Yard". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  2. ^ Diane Mastrull (December 11, 2012). "Diane Mastrull: RevZilla.com is bringing motorcycle gear to the Navy Yard". Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "10 Questions to Ask When Creating Your Company's YouTube Channel". March 25, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  4. ^ Dell Poncet (April 25, 2014). "Like drums, guitar and lead singer in a killer e-com rock band". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c Peter Key (October 22, 2010). "RevZilla nets bikers with gear on Web". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  6. ^ Thad Reuter (September 23, 2010). "RevZilla reaches out to motorcycle riders with personalization". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  7. ^ Staff Writers (January 8, 2015). "JW Childs Associates Acquires Cycle Gear". San Francisco, California: Businesswire. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Jensen Beeler (March 28, 2018). "RevZilla Launches Its Own Motorcycle Apparel Line". Portland, Oregon: Asphalt & Rubber. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "RevZilla looks to bring Zappos-style service to powersports e-tailing". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  10. ^ "Three friends rev up motorcycle market with e-commerce horsepower". November 19, 2009. Archived from the original on April 15, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  11. ^ a b c d "E-commerce companies staffing up across Philadelphia". April 16, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  12. ^ a b "2014 Forty Under Forty". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  13. ^ "33rd Annual Excellence Awards". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  14. ^ Natalie Kostelni (February 21, 2014). "60 new jobs to Navy Yard". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  15. ^ "RevZilla wins IT Innovator of the Year: PACT's Enterprise Awards". May 13, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  16. ^ Mark Spencer (March 17, 2015). "A great workplace is not all fun and games – but they sure help!". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  17. ^ "RevZilla: The Legal Way To Deal With A Patent Troll – with Anthony Bucci". April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  18. ^ Leslie Mann (January 21, 2011). "A niche to scratch: Auto enthusiasts sound off on their favorite Web sites". Retrieved April 15, 2015.