EMERGE Named One of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail
Places Top 5 in the Retail Category, Ranks 34th Overall
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2022 /CNW/ - EMERGE Commerce Ltd. (TSXV: ECOM) ("EMERGE" or the "Company"), a diversified acquirer and operator of niche e-commerce brands, today announced that it placed No. 4 in the Retail category, and No. 34 overall (out of 430 companies), on the 2022 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies.
Canada's Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. EMERGE earned its spot with a three-year pro forma revenue growth rate of 1,468%, placing it amongst the fastest growing pure play e-commerce companies in the country.
Ghassan Halazon, Founder and CEO, EMERGE commented, "We are honored to make Canada's Top Growing Companies list for the second time in three years. Our acquisition strategy has primed EMERGE with significant sales volume and growth in a short period of time, placing us alongside other leading Canadian businesses."
"In an uncertain world, the success stories of the companies marked in this year's Report on Business magazine's list of Top Growing Companies are a beacon of optimism," says Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail. "The Globe and Mail congratulates them on their achievements."
Canada's Top Growing Companies is an editorial ranking that was launched in 2019. It aims to celebrate the boldest entrepreneurial achievement by identifying and bringing the accomplishments of innovative businesses in Canada to the forefront. In order to qualify for this voluntary program, companies had to complete an in-depth application process and fulfill requirements. In total, 430 companies earned a spot on this year's ranking.
The full list of 2022 winners along with editorial coverage is published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine.
EMERGE is a diversified acquirer and operator of profitable niche e-commerce brands. Our subscription and marketplace e-commerce properties provide our members with access to pet products, premium meat, outdoor gear, golf, and other curated experiences. Our portfolio houses various online destinations including WholesalePet.com, trulocal.ca, BattlBox.com, UnderPar.com, JustGolfStuff.ca, CarnivoreClub.co, WagJag.com, BeRightBack.ca, and Wanlow.com. EMERGE was named one of the fastest growing companies in Canada by the Startup 50, and the Globe and Mail's 2020 Canada's Top Growing Companies.
To learn more visit https://www.emerge-commerce.com/
The Globe and Mail is Canada's foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With our award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 5.9 million readers every week in our print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.3 million readers in print and digital every issue. Our investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.
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On Behalf of the Board
Ghassan Halazon
Director, CEO and President
SOURCE EMERGE Commerce Ltd.
James Bowen, CFA, EMERGE Commerce Ltd., 416-519-9442, [email protected]
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