Goulet Pens is a Henrico, Virgina-based online retailer of fountain pens, ink, paper, and related supplies.[1] The company was founded in 2009 by Rachel and Brian Goulet as a seller of handmade wooden fountain pens.[2] Rachel Goulet is chief operating officer and Rachel and Brian Goulet are co-presidents of the company.[3]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Rachel and Brian Goulet |
| Headquarters | Henrico, Virginia , United States |
Number of locations | 1 |
| Revenue | $13,800,000 |
Number of employees | 39 |
| Website | https://gouletpens.com/ |
Goulet Pens sells from brands such as Pilot, LAMY, Platinum, Diplomat, Jinhao, Monteverdi, Pelikan, and others.
Newsweek named Goulet Pens as one of America's Best Online Shops 2024,[4] and Forbes named it the fifth-best among small and medium workplaces in retail in 2019.[5]
Financial data
editBetween its founding and 2018, the company had double-digit growth every year,[6] attributing its growth in part to a consumer trend of the revival of analog products.[7] Goulet Pens grew more than 50 percent year over year in 2014.[8] Its annual revenue as of 2019 is $13,800,000.[9]
References
edit- ^ "The Goulet Pen Company | Company Overview & News". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Purves, Miranda (26 December 2018). "Let the Fountain Pens Flow!". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 14 Aug 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Smith, Tammie (2018-05-03). "Fast-growing Goulet Pen Co. created a culture squad to keep a positive culture on the forefront". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "America's Best Online Shops 2024". Newsweek. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "The Goulet Pen Company". Fortune. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Smith, Tammie (2018-05-03). "Fast-growing Goulet Pen Co. created a culture squad to keep a positive culture on the forefront". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Cacciola, Scott (1 March 2024). "Intrigue, Ink and Drama Grip the Fountain Pen Community". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 23 Sep 2024. Retrieved 31 Oct 2024.
- ^ Spencer, Paul (2015-05-03). "Trade Names: Goulet Pen Co. writes a chapter of growth". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Ahuja, Maneet. "Forbes Small Giants: 25 Companies That Believe Smaller Is Better". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-31.