Since its founding in 1985, CCS has been a leading direct-to-consumer marketer of skateboard gear and skate/street lifestyle footwear and apparel. CCS is considered an iconic brand in skateboarding because of its long history in publishing the CCS Catalog, one of the most widely distributed publications targeting 16-26 year-olds in the United States. With a growing emphasis on its retail, fashion and media operations, CCS has become one of the most influential youth-oriented brands in the United States.