# List of DTC brands in Illinois

Tamtam tracks 34 DTC brands headquartered in Illinois. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Pampered Chef, Crate & Barrel and Home Chef. Their median headcount is 549. Half of them were founded in 1998 or later. The most common headquarters are Chicago (14) and Northbrook (3).

This selection of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands in Illinois includes established retailers and food service companies. Notable examples include Pampered Chef, which develops and sells kitchen tools, and Crate & Barrel, a home furnishings retailer. Empire Today specializes in direct-to-consumer flooring, while FTD helps customers send flowers and gifts. Things Remembered offers personalized gifts, and Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is known for its deep-dish pizzas.

The companies listed show a strong presence of retail and food and beverage services. Many of these firms, such as Pampered Chef (founded 1980), Crate & Barrel (founded 1962), and Empire Today (founded 1959), have been established for several decades, indicating a mature DTC market in the state.

🇺🇸 Illinois · 34 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pampered Chef](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pampered-chef) (pamperedchef.com)<br>Development and sales of unique, high-quality kitchen tools, cookware, and pantry products through independent consultants and ecommerce. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Addison | 9,039 | 1980 |
| 2 | [Crate & Barrel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crate-and-barrel) (crateandbarrel.com)<br>Leading home furnishings specialty retailer, offering curated products and custom delivery, with physical stores and online platforms across multiple brands globally. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Northbrook | 6,531 | 1962 |
| 3 | [Home Chef](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/home-chef) (homechef.com)<br>Innovative meal kit company fostering autonomy, creativity, and growth for employees Award-winning team focused on customer satisfaction and fun work environment | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 2,766 |  |
| 4 | [Empire Today](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/empire-today) (empiretoday.com)<br>Direct-to-consumer flooring company offering in-home shopping, professional installation, and quality products across major U.S. metropolitan areas. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Northlake | 2,292 | 1959 |
| 5 | [FTD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ftd) (ftdcompanies.com)<br>With over 110 years of experience, we help people nationwide send flowers and gifts with meaning, joy, strength, and love | Retail | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 1,322 |  |
| 6 | [Things Remembered](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/things-remembered) (thingsremembered.com)<br>A leading e-commerce retailer specializing in personalized gifts and awards, focused on helping customers celebrate milestones and create custom masterpieces | Retail | 🇺🇸 Burr Ridge | 1,270 | 1966 |
| 7 | [Factor_](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/factor) (factor75.com)<br>This company offers no-nonsense, chef-prepared meals made with ingredients of integrity, expert-approved nutrition, and restaurant-quality cuisine for people on the go | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Batavia | 1,140 | 2013 |
| 8 | [Lou Malnati's Pizzeria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lou-malnati-s-pizzeria) (loumalnatis.com)<br>A family-owned pizza business with deep roots in Chicago, known for their delicious deep dish pizzas made with quality ingredients and a secret recipe crust | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Northbrook | 1,111 | 1971 |
| 9 | [GHOST](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ghost) (ghostlifestyle.com)<br>A lifestyle sports nutrition brand offering a fit-lifestyle approach to traditional sports nutrition, with products available online and in select retailers worldwide | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 1,038 | 2016 |
| 10 | [fairlife, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fairlife-llc) (fairlife.com)<br>Chicago-based dairy company producing nutrition-rich, lactose-free dairy products, including milk, protein shakes, and nutrition shakes, prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and animal welfare | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 942 | 2012 |
| 11 | [Corelle Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/corelle-brands) (corelle.com)<br>A company focused on creating joy through innovative cooking and food storage products, embracing diversity and encouraging growth and development | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Downers Grove | 888 |  |
| 12 | [The Bradford Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-bradford-group) (bradfordexchange.com)<br>Global product marketing and eCommerce company encompassing The Bradford Exchange and Hammacher Schlemmer, known for innovative and high-quality products | Online and Mail Order Retail | 🇺🇸 Niles | 819 | 1973 |
| 13 | [Kin Insurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kin-insurance) (kin.com)<br>A home insurance company utilizing vast property data to provide customized coverage at low prices through a user-friendly online platform | Insurance | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 707 | 2016 |
| 14 | [Park Lane Jewelry](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/park-lane-jewelry) (parklanejewelry.com)<br>A direct sales jewelry company founded in 1955, offering quality jewelry with career opportunities for women, weekly pay, and unlimited incentives | Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry | 🇺🇸 Schaumburg | 695 | 1955 |
| 15 | [Hickory Farms, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hickory-farms-llc) (hickoryfarms.com)<br>Delighting customers since 1951 with expertly-curated food gifts for celebrations, corporate events, and special moments, sold online and in stores across North America | Retail | 🇺🇸 Joliet | 630 | 1951 |
| 16 | [WeatherTech®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/weathertech) (weathertech.com)<br>A global supplier of high-quality automotive accessories for individual consumers and OEMs, with a focus on innovation, quality, and excellence | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Bolingbrook | 603 | 1989 |
| 17 | [CB2](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cb2) (cb2.com)<br>Design-driven company promoting unique, edgy, and elevated home decor Advocates for inclusivity, supports community initiatives, hosts live music events, and values creativity | Retail | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 549 | 2000 |
| 18 | [Endurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/endurance-northbrook) (endurancewarranty.com)<br>A leading provider of comprehensive auto protection plans, offering coverage for a wide range of vehicles and budgets with a focus on service and transparency | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Northbrook | 541 | 2006 |
| 19 | [Oberweis Dairy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oberweis-dairy) (oberweis.com)<br>The company delivers high quality foods to homes and operates family restaurants, including dairy products, ice cream, burgers, and wood-fired pizzas | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 North Aurora | 522 | 1927 |
| 20 | [KAMS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kams) (kams.store)<br>Provider of beverage-related products and services, catering to the University of Illinois community with a focus on social gatherings and events | Entertainment Providers | 🇺🇸 Champaign | 454 | 1933 |
| 21 | [Farmer's Fridge](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/farmer-s-fridge) (farmersfridge.com)<br>This company provides fresh and healthy meals through a network of smart Fridges located in various public spaces nationwide | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 428 | 2013 |
| 22 | [Aiwa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aiwa) (aiwa.co)<br>An iconic audio brand with a focus on quality sound, providing top components for uncompromising sound Led by experienced industry professionals | Consumer Electronics | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 312 | 2011 |
| 23 | [CHAARG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chaarg) (chaarg.com)<br>Leading health + fitness community empowering college girls to find fun in fitness through local studios, resources, and leadership programs | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 290 | 2012 |
| 24 | [PersonalizationMall.com](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/personalizationmall-com) (personalizationmall.com)<br>A provider of customizable keepsake items with industry-leading personalization techniques, part of a family of brands offering everyday gifting products | Retail | 🇺🇸 Burr Ridge | 219 | 1998 |
| 25 | [La Preferida](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-preferida) (lapreferida.com)<br>Chicago-based family-owned business supplying a diverse range of high-quality Mexican ingredients since 1949 Known for authentic products and 75th anniversary | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 219 | 1949 |
| 26 | [Vital Proteins](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vital-proteins) (vitalproteins.com)<br>This company promotes health and wellness by providing natural collagen-based nutrition sourced from happy, grass-fed cows, for vibrant beauty and overall well-being | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 200 |  |
| 27 | [Winston Brands Inc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/winston-brands-inc) (collectionsetc.com)<br>The company offers unique, affordable merchandise through catalogs and online, focusing on customer satisfaction and providing over 2000 items priced at $1499 or less | Retail | 🇺🇸 Elk Grove Village | 197 |  |
| 28 | [Mac Duggal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mac-duggal) (macduggal.com)<br>This luxury womenswear brand offers a wide range of flattering and stylish apparel, including couture gowns, cocktail dresses, and red carpet-worthy pieces | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇺🇸 Burr Ridge | 104 | 1985 |
| 29 | [Unilever Water & Air Wellness - North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unilever-water-and-air-wellness-north-america) (blueair.com)<br>Global brands Blueair and Pureit, part of Unilever Water and Air Wellness, provide clean air and safe drinking water solutions worldwide Passionate about impactful products | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 97 | 1996 |
| 30 | [Tribe Coffee Co.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tribe-coffee-co) (etsy.com)<br>A Chicago-based company that specializes in roasting and distributing Latinx specialty grade coffee | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 12 | 2020 |
| 31 | [Go Custom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/go-custom) (gocustom.com)<br>An e-commerce company specializing in digital design and custom printing of apparel, such as t-shirts and hoodies, based on customer preferences | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇺🇸 Thornton | 5 |  |
| 32 | [Second Chance Coffee Company LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/second-chance-coffee-company-llc) (secondchancecoffee.com)<br>The company sources and sells 100% Arabica Specialty-Grade Coffee, roasting daily in micro-batches and delivering fresh beans within days of roasting | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Wheaton | 4 | 2007 |
| 33 | [Hit Stick Apparel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hit-stick-apparel) (hitstickapparel.store)<br>This company makes sustainable activewear for men with a focus on community, promoting an active and eco-friendly lifestyle | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 3 | 2021 |
| 34 | [Snowdrift Coffee](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/snowdrift-coffee) (snowdriftcoffee.com)<br>Specializing in micro-roasting and coffee education, this company located on the Wisconsin/Illinois state line offers freshly roasted coffee available for purchase online | Consumer Services | 🇺🇸 Roscoe | 2 | 2017 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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