Goulet Pens
| 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 operates as an online vendor specializing in fountain pens, inks, paper, and related accessories, headquartered in Henrico, Virginia. Established in 2009 by Rachel and Brian Goulet, the business initially focused on offering handcrafted wooden fountain pens.[1] Rachel Goulet serves as the chief operating officer, and both Rachel and Brian Goulet hold the positions of co-presidents.[2]
The company’s product lineup includes offerings from well-known brands such as Pilot, LAMY, Platinum, Diplomat, Jinhao, Monteverdi, Pelikan, among others.
In 2024, Newsweek recognized Goulet Pens as one of America's Best Online Shops,[3] while in 2019, Forbes ranked it fifth among small and medium-sized retail workplaces.[4]
Financial data
From its inception through 2018, the company experienced consistent double-digit annual growth,[5] partly driven by a resurgence in demand for analog writing instruments.[6] In 2014 alone, Goulet Pens achieved growth exceeding 50 percent compared to the previous year.[7] As of 2019, the company's yearly revenue reached $13.8 million.[8]
References
- ↑ 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.