Surrounded by stiletto heels, private label buyer Charles Kim works at his desk at the corporate offices of Zappos.com in Henderson. The online retailer's relaxed, fun-loving and close-knit family atmosphere has won over employees, investors and industry watchers alike.

Mona Shield Payne / Special to the Sun

Surrounded by stiletto heels, private label buyer Charles Kim works at his desk at the corporate offices of Zappos.com in Henderson. The online retailer's relaxed, fun-loving and close-knit family atmosphere has won over employees, investors and industry watchers alike.