Every year, Canadian Business releases their list of the fastest growing companies in Canada. The list is dubbed the Growth 500 and it’s based on five-year revenue growth. The list looks at a wide range of sectors and ranks each business in the sector they are in and compared to every business in Canada.
As we love to dive into all things retail we thought we should share the Growth 500’s list of top performing retail brands. Some are obvious, others are surprising. The best thing about this list is that even if you are in the industry you can discover things you didn’t know. For example, did you know there is a company based in Toronto that makes skins for your electronic devices and rakes in upwards on $20 million a year? Neither did we.
Check out the list below and discover the big movers and shakers in retail.
Here is the complete list of Canada’s fastest-growing retail companies.
1. Article
Growth 500: 1
Growth (2012–2017): 56581%
Revenue (2017): $100–200 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Sells modern and Scandinavian-inspired furniture online
2. Dbrand
Growth 500: 8
Growth (2012–2017): 6523%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Sells electronic device protection and customization products
3. TDot Performance
Growth 500: 29
Growth (2012–2017): 2175%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Sells automotive parts and accessories online
4. Saje Natural Wellness
Growth 500: 48
Growth (2012–2017): 1488%
Revenue (2017): $50–100 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Sells essential oil-based wellness products through its own stores and online
5. Certified Battery
Growth 500: 61
Growth (2012–2017): 1283%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Burnaby, B.C.
What it does: Sells replacement parts for consumer electronics online
6. Carson Leasing and Exports
Growth 500: 92
Growth (2012–2017): 936%
Revenue (2017): $50–100 million
Headquarters: Halifax, N.S.
What it does: Sells vehicles to retail and wholesale clients in Canada and abroad
7. Venue Kings Ticket Brokers
Growth 500: 140
Growth (2012–2017): 623%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: North Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Offers online ticket-brokering services for concerts and sporting events
8. AVShop.ca
Growth 500: 151
Growth (2012–2017): 552%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Markham, Ont.
What it does: Retails and wholesales audio-visual equipment to consumers and businesses
9. Supplement King Canada
Growth 500: 156
Growth (2012–2017): 541%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Halifax, N.S.
What it does: Franchises a chain of stores selling health and fitness supplements
10. Mini Mioche
Growth 500: 169
Growth (2012–2017): 485%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Manufactures and sells organic, ethically made children’s clothing sold online and in retail stores
11. Mama Earth Organics
Growth 500: 185
Growth (2012–2017): 415%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Peterborough, Ont.
What it does: Delivers local and organic produce to homes
12. Yoga Tree Studios
Growth 500: 418
Growth (2012–2017): 133%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Offers yoga classes, workshops and teacher training at studios in the Toronto area
13. The Ten Spot
Growth 500: 425
Growth (2012–2017): 128%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Offers nail and other spa services and products through a chain of beauty bars
14. D&D Vehicle Sales
Growth 500: 488
Growth (2012–2017): 98%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Camrose, Alta.
What it does: Sells, rents and leases vehicles and performs automotive service and repairs
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