Cartoys

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CarToys, Inc. is a medium-sized chain of stores, based in Seattle. There are currently 52 stores, distributed throughout Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Texas. They employ over 1200 employees, and sell primarily automobile audio equipment and wireless phones. Employees also work in a corporate headquarters and a distribution center.

[edit] History

Car Toys was founded in 1987 by Dan Brettler, who continues as the President and CEO of CarToys. The company has a board of directors, but shares are not publicly traded. In 2004, Twice Magazine ranked Car Toys as the 5th largest national mobile electronic retailer.

[edit] Awards and Recognition

Recognized as a “Retailer of the Year” numerous times by Mobile Electronics Magazine, Mobile Electronics Certification Program and CES Daily, Car Toys has been included in Audio/Video International Magazine’s “Top Ten 12-Volt Retailers” for 12 years running and is the only 12-volt retailer currently listed in Twice’s “Top 100” list of top consumer electronic retailers.