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CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

Overview

CSC Generation acquires underperforming retail brands and grows them into profitable ventures by integrating them into its shared operating platform. It operates across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale, leveraging technology, skilled staff, efficient processes, and scalable operations to optimize product sourcing, marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience. Its portfolio includes brands like DirectBuy, One Kings Lane, Sur La Table, Touch of Modern, and Cherry Man Industries, collectively offering over 325,000 products and attracting about 10 million monthly page views. The company differentiates itself by targeting “unsexy” opportunities others overlook and by applying its centralized platform to turn around and scale these brands into sustainable revenue generators. Its goal is steady growth and profitability by transforming underperforming brands into thriving parts of its portfolio, serving a wide range of consumers and business clients.

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About CSC Generation

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Why CSC Generation is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsumer SoftwareEnterprise SoftwareConsumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$107.6M

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • CSC says 2026 revenue exceeded $1 billion across 13 brands.
  • Dennis Kirk adds loyal powersports customers and a complementary in-stock assortment.
  • Indeed lists 216 jobs and 501 to 1,000 employees, showing active hiring.

What critics are saying

  • Indeed reviews in 2026 cite low pay, burnout, and constant layoffs.
  • Headcount fell to 2,836 in March 2026, signaling ongoing integration pressure.
  • A future demand shock can trap CSC with inventory, debt, and thin margins.

What makes CSC Generation unique

  • CSC uses codified AI operating playbooks across acquired brands, not standalone turnaround teams.
  • Dennis Kirk and MotoSport.com deepen CSC's powersports breadth across cruiser, dirt, and snowmobile riders.
  • Its model keeps legacy brands alive after distress sales and bankruptcy asset purchases.

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Funding

Total Funding

$107.6M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

11%
Bike Nation
Oct 31st, 2026
CSC Generation acquires aftermarket retailer Dennis Kirk.

CSC Generation acquires aftermarket retailer Dennis Kirk. Multi-brand platform CSC Generation has acquired the intellectual property and operational assets of longtime powersports retailer Dennis Kirk, according to reports from Powersports Business and Vurbmoto. Dennis Kirk will continue to operate as an independent, standalone brand. The company will also maintain its existing corporate headquarters and distribution warehouse facilities in Rush City, Minnesota. Under the new ownership structure, Dennis Kirk joins online retailer MotoSport.com within the CSC powersports portfolio. Dennis Kirk has served street, cruiser, and off-road riders since 1969, distributing aftermarket motorcycle parts, tires, and riding gear across North America.

Vurbmoto
Oct 28th, 2026
CSC Generation acquires Dennis Kirk.

CSC Generation acquires Dennis Kirk. by Slaw October 28, 2026, 8:27 am MERRILLVILLE, Ind., - CSC Generation (CSC), an AI-native multi-brand platform known for acquiring and turning companies into high-performing, digital-first businesses, is pleased to announce that one of its subsidiaries has acquired the operational assets and intellectual property of Dennis Kirk, a leading online specialty retailer of powersports parts, accessories, and gear. This strategic acquisition strengthens CSC's powersports platform where Dennis Kirk will sit alongside MotoSport.com, which is part of the Backcountry family of brands. Dennis Kirk's position in the powersports vertical, brand heritage, and loyal customer base align perfectly with the CSC family of brands' dedication to delivering curated experiences that exceed customer expectations. Dennis Kirk is the latest in a series of acquisitions as CSC builds scaled, category-leading platforms in outdoor, powersports, and culinary and home. Founded in 1969, Dennis Kirk has grown from a small storefront and mail-order business in Rush City, Minnesota into one of the largest aftermarket parts, accessories, and gear retailers in the powersports industry. Combined with MotoSport.com's leadership in off-road and sport bike parts, Dennis Kirk gives CSC's Powersports division a far more complete offering across the categories riders care about most. "We were drawn to Dennis Kirk for several compelling reasons: its deep roots in the powersports community, the breadth and depth of its cruiser and snowmobile assortment, and the loyalty of the riders it's served for more than 50 years," said Justin Yoshimura, founder and CEO of CSC. "Pairing Dennis Kirk's strengths with MotoSport's gives our powersports platform a much more complete story for riders, and we believe there's significant potential for continued growth. We're on offense. Our platform gets stronger with every brand we add, and we're actively looking for great consumer brands to bring into it." "Dennis Kirk's heritage and strong presence in the cruiser and snowmobile markets make it a highly complementary fit with MotoSport.com," said John St Juliana, General Manager of MotoSport.com. "Together, we give riders, whether they're on a V-twin, a sled, a dirt bike, or a sport bike, a stronger home." "Joining CSC is an exciting next chapter for Dennis Kirk," said Tammy Becklin, General Manager of Dennis Kirk. "Our team has spent more than 50 years earning the trust of riders across the Midwest and beyond, and this partnership gives us access to resources that will help us serve them even better." Dennis Kirk will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand at denniskirk.com and remain headquartered in Rush City, Minnesota. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wedbush Securities served as exclusive financial advisor and Stafford Rosenbaum LLP served as legal advisor to the seller. The buyer's legal advisor was Massumi + Consoli LLP with additional support provided by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. and Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP. About CSC Generation CSC Generation (CSC) is an AI-native multi-brand platform that acquires established consumer brands and transforms them into more profitable, digital-first businesses. At its core is a proprietary operating platform of AI agent suites spanning critical functions including inventory, pricing, customer service, workforce operations, and marketing. The suites are built on hundreds of codified operating playbooks, deployed into every brand CSC acquires, and strengthened by each one. CSC's portfolio spans outdoor, powersports, culinary and home, and includes brands such as Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, Velotech, Velofix, MotoSport, Dennis Kirk, Sur La Table, Seattle Coffee Gear, One Kings Lane, and more. Learn more at www.cscgeneration.com. About Dennis Kirk Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Rush City, Minnesota, Dennis Kirk is a leading online retailer of aftermarket powersports parts, accessories, and gear, serving cruiser, snowmobile, off-road, and ATV/UTV riders nationwide with an unmatched in-stock assortment and same-day shipping. Learn more at www.denniskirk.com.

The Salt Lake Tribune
Sep 10th, 2024
Backcountry.com, once the outdoor industry's 'cool brand,' sells to investment firm

Backcountry.com, the Utah outdoor brand known for its goat logo and semi-annual sales at its West Valley City warehouse, has sold to investment firm CSG Generation, according to a report from Pulse Ratings, Inc.

PR Newswire
Sep 10th, 2024
CSC Generation Enterprise Acquires Backcountry, Expanding Its Portfolio of Consumer-Centric Brands

CSC Generation Enterprise acquires Backcountry, expanding its portfolio of consumer-centric brands.

SGB Media
Sep 10th, 2024
EXEC: Backcountry Sold as TSG Closes Deal with CSC Generation Enterprise

CSC acquired the company from TSG Consumer Partners, which acquired the business in July 2015.

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