CSC Generation

CSC Generation is a highly disruptive, AI-native retail holding company fundamentally designed to acquire, rescue, and scale overlooked consumer brands into digital-first powerhouses. Founded in 2016 by Justin Yoshimura and headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana (with major hubs in Austin and Chicago), the firm operates as the ultimate orchestrator of "Commerce AGI." Under the hood, CSC Generation revitalizes struggling retailers by migrating them onto its proprietary "Genesis" operating system—a massive, self-improving infrastructure that centralizes data management, deploys AI-driven SKU-level pricing, and automates complex supply chain and merchandising workflows. Their primary target audience spans both the distressed brands they acquire (like Sur La Table, One Kings Lane, Backcountry, and Z Gallerie) and the millions of consumers who interact with these revitalized omnichannel experiences. What sets CSC Generation apart in the retail and private equity landscape is its staggering operational impact and shared infrastructure model; leveraging an automated intelligence engine that typically lifts EBITDA by 800 basis points within the first 12 months of acquisition, currently powering a portfolio of over 13 brands generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue.