RevZilla

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]

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

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.[7][8]

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.[9]

In 2010, the company had more than $10 million in annual revenue.[9] RevZilla had $20 million in total sales the following year.[10] In 2012, the company doubled in size by adding 25 people to its team and had a revenue of $20 million.[9] The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce named RevZilla "Emerging Business of the Year" for 2012.[11] The company also opened a warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada and more than tripled its size in 2018.[10] RevZilla moved its headquarters to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 2013, with a showroom, warehouse and distribution center at the same location.[12]

The Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology named RevZilla "IT Innovator of the Year" in May 2014.[13] By the end of 2014, the company employed 140.[1][14]

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.[15] 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."[9][16]

References
  1. 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". 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. 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. "RevZilla looks to bring Zappos-style service to powersports e-tailing". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  8. "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.
  9. "E-commerce companies staffing up across Philadelphia". April 16, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  10. "2014 Forty Under Forty". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  11. "33rd Annual Excellence Awards". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  12. Natalie Kostelni (February 21, 2014). "60 new jobs to Navy Yard". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  13. "RevZilla wins IT Innovator of the Year: PACT's Enterprise Awards". May 13, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  14. Mark Spencer (March 17, 2015). "A great workplace is not all fun and games – but they sure help!". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  15. "RevZilla: The Legal Way To Deal With A Patent Troll – with Anthony Bucci". April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  16. Leslie Mann (January 21, 2011). "A niche to scratch: Auto enthusiasts sound off on their favorite Web sites". Retrieved April 15, 2015.
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