Proof of Usefulness Report

The Container Store

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+403
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission represents The Container Store (NYSE: TCS), a massive established retailer with $800M+ revenue and verifiable national reach. However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor (empty fields, informal language, inaccurate data like 'marketcap: 1000000001'). While the entity's real-world utility and traction are indisputable and verified externally, the low effort of the submission and lack of technical detail severely impact the Innovation and Response Quality scores. The final score reflects a 'Large Scale' entity penalized for a low-quality entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+114.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+147.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+442.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+403

Project Details

Description
Founded in 1978 and based in Coppell, Texas, The Container Store is the nation’s original and leading retailer of organizing solutions, Custom Spaces and in-home services, with the purpose of transforming lives through the power of organization. The Container Store has more than 100 locations from coast to coast, online business and mobile app. Since our inception, we've nurtured a people-first culture coupled with our one-of-kind solution-oriented offering and a high level of customer service delivered by our highly-trained organization experts. We start by putting employees first and staying true to our seven Foundation Principles™ — simple business philosophies that guide each decision we make. This commitment to our employees and culture has been recognized on the national and local level year after year.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline