Organization and Overview

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Overview

Organization and Overview

Geeknet, Inc. ("Geeknet") through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ThinkGeek, Inc. ("ThinkGeek"), sells collectibles, apparel, gadgets, electronics, toys and other retail products for technology enthusiasts and general consumers through its ThinkGeek.com website (the "website") and certain exclusive products to the Company's wholesale customers. Since 1999, ThinkGeek has been creating a world where everyone can embrace their inner geek, express their passions and connect with one another. In August 2014, Geeknet, through its newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary ThinkGeek Solutions, Inc. ("ThinkGeek Solutions" and together with Geeknet and ThinkGeek, the "Company"), completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Treehouse Brand Stores, LLC ("Treehouse"). Since 2009, Treehouse has partnered with major video game publishers to operate such publishers' web-stores and to engage fans with their unique and exclusive products. This acquisition aligns with the Company's strategic priorities and will allow it to expand its platform to increase its customer base. ThinkGeek Solutions is expected to remain managed by Treehouse's former leadership team and remain headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

ThinkGeek offers a broad range of unique products through its website that are often not available in traditional brick-and-mortar stores. The Company introduces a range of new products to ThinkGeek's audience on a regular basis. Some ThinkGeek products are custom made and developed by the Company's in-house product development team ("GeekLabs"). The Company has several wholesale arrangements with brick-and-mortar retailers located throughout the United States and internationally, allowing the Company to reach a broader consumer audience and expand its brand awareness. ThinkGeek Solutions distributes a wide variety of video game themed merchandise to its customer base through internet stores built for the gaming community.

The Company has two reportable segments: Website and Wholesale. The "Website" segment sells geek-themed retail products and video game themed merchandise through the website and internet stores. The "Wholesale" segment sells primarily exclusive GeekLabs products to brick-and-mortar retailers.