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Business Wire
12-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Crisp Ranks No. 52 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and No. 1 in Arkansas
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Crisp is No. 52 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. 'This recognition by Inc. is a reflection of our efforts to drive a triple bottom line - good for our customers, good for the environment and good for our business.' - Are Traasdahl, CEO and Founder of Crisp Share Crisp was also recognized as the No.1 company in Arkansas and the No. 2 company in Business Products & Services. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. 'This recognition by Inc. is a reflection of our efforts to drive a triple bottom line - good for our customers, good for the environment and good for our business,' said Are Traasdahl, CEO and founder of Crisp. 'At a time when agility and innovation are essential, we're proud to leverage AI to help thousands of brands move faster, reduce waste, and win at the shelf every single day. This milestone fuels our commitment to building a more connected, efficient, and sustainable supply chain.' This year's Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: 'Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision,' says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 'These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.' Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine. Methodology Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit About Crisp Over $15T in goods flow through global supply chains annually. But the data required to optimize movement of goods is disconnected and siloed. As the leading retail data company, Crisp leverages AI to facilitate the integration, access and exchange of retail data between CPG brands, retailers, and distributors, providing unprecedented visibility to optimize retail sales and the supply chain infrastructure. Trusted by 6,000+ brands representing more than $2.5T in retail sales across over 250K stores, Crisp transforms a brand's own retail data into a competitive advantage. Learn more at
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crisp Acquires Cantactix to Expand Retail Space Planning Insights and Automation for CPG Manufacturers and Retailers
Strategic acquisition expands Crisp's customer base and offers new connection to category management data essential for end-to-end supply chain optimization BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crisp, the leading collaborative commerce platform for retail data, has announced the acquisition of Cantactix, the leading retail category management solutions company. Cantactix works with retailers and suppliers to simplify and automate retail shelf and floor space management through a tailored approach to software adoption and consultation. Founded more than 15 years ago, Cantactix applies a strategic blend of customer-centric services and proprietary software to maximize the value of every inch of retail space, and to automate and streamline workflows that boost planogram efficiency. "Cantactix and Crisp work with many of the same CPG brands—all of which are using data to optimize what is on the retail shelf in an effort to maximize sales and reduce out-of-stocks," said Are Traasdahl, founder and CEO of Crisp. "Crisp helps brands leverage their retail data to provide insights on product demand, inventory and availability. Cantactix ensures that the right mix of categories and products are placed in the right locations in the right stores. By combining these insights within our platform, CPG brands can enable end-to-end supply chain optimization." "We empower category managers and space planners by eliminating their biggest pain points in implementing retailer-specific customizations," said Dan Desmarais, founder and CEO of Cantactix. "Through this deal, our insights and solutions, developed with our team of experts, will be available to over 6,000 brands globally that already leverage Crisp, providing them with valuable space planning and planogram data to maximize profitability." Following Crisp's recent acquisitions of Seattle-based Shelf Engine, UK-based SKUTrak (Atheon) and ClearBox Analytics, Bentonville-based Atlas, and Minneapolis-based Lumidata, and SetSight, Crisp is positioned to provide CPG brands with unprecedented visibility into data and insights to optimize supply chain operations across major retail channels. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. About Crisp Over $15T in goods flow through global supply chains annually. But the data required to optimize movement of goods is disconnected and siloed. As the leading retail data company, Crisp leverages AI to facilitate the integration, access and exchange of retail data between CPG brands, retailers, and distributors, providing unprecedented visibility to optimize retail sales and the supply chain infrastructure. Trusted by 6,000+ brands representing more than $2.5T in retail sales across over 250K stores, Crisp transforms a brand's own retail data into a competitive advantage. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Katie Padilla, (202) 878-8315, crispteam@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
25-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Crisp Acquires Cantactix to Expand Retail Space Planning Insights and Automation for CPG Manufacturers and Retailers
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025-- Crisp, the leading collaborative commerce platform for retail data, has announced the acquisition of Cantactix, the leading retail category management solutions company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Crisp Acquires Cantactix to Expand Retail Space Planning Insights and Automation for CPG Manufacturers and Retailers Cantactix works with retailers and suppliers to simplify and automate retail shelf and floor space management through a tailored approach to software adoption and consultation. Founded more than 15 years ago, Cantactix applies a strategic blend of customer-centric services and proprietary software to maximize the value of every inch of retail space, and to automate and streamline workflows that boost planogram efficiency. 'Cantactix and Crisp work with many of the same CPG brands—all of which are using data to optimize what is on the retail shelf in an effort to maximize sales and reduce out-of-stocks,' said Are Traasdahl, founder and CEO of Crisp. 'Crisp helps brands leverage their retail data to provide insights on product demand, inventory and availability. Cantactix ensures that the right mix of categories and products are placed in the right locations in the right stores. By combining these insights within our platform, CPG brands can enable end-to-end supply chain optimization.' 'We empower category managers and space planners by eliminating their biggest pain points in implementing retailer-specific customizations,' said Dan Desmarais, founder and CEO of Cantactix. 'Through this deal, our insights and solutions, developed with our team of experts, will be available to over 6,000 brands globally that already leverage Crisp, providing them with valuable space planning and planogram data to maximize profitability.' Following Crisp's recent acquisitions of Seattle-based Shelf Engine, UK-based SKUTrak (Atheon) and ClearBox Analytics, Bentonville-based Atlas, and Minneapolis-based Lumidata, and SetSight, Crisp is positioned to provide CPG brands with unprecedented visibility into data and insights to optimize supply chain operations across major retail channels. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. About Crisp Over $15T in goods flow through global supply chains annually. But the data required to optimize movement of goods is disconnected and siloed. As the leading retail data company, Crisp leverages AI to facilitate the integration, access and exchange of retail data between CPG brands, retailers, and distributors, providing unprecedented visibility to optimize retail sales and the supply chain infrastructure. Trusted by 6,000+ brands representing more than $2.5T in retail sales across over 250K stores, Crisp transforms a brand's own retail data into a competitive advantage. Learn more at View source version on Press Contact: Katie Padilla, (202) 878-8315,[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ARKANSAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE NETWORKS DATA ANALYTICS RETAIL DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Crisp Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/25/2025 10:05 AM/DISC: 06/25/2025 10:06 AM
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Crisp Acquires Cantactix to Expand Retail Space Planning Insights and Automation for CPG Manufacturers and Retailers
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crisp, the leading collaborative commerce platform for retail data, has announced the acquisition of Cantactix, the leading retail category management solutions company. "Cantactix and Crisp work with many of the same CPG brands—all of which are using data to optimize what is on the retail shelf in an effort to maximize sales and reduce out-of-stocks.' - Are Traasdahl, founder and CEO of Crisp Share Cantactix works with retailers and suppliers to simplify and automate retail shelf and floor space management through a tailored approach to software adoption and consultation. Founded more than 15 years ago, Cantactix applies a strategic blend of customer-centric services and proprietary software to maximize the value of every inch of retail space, and to automate and streamline workflows that boost planogram efficiency. 'Cantactix and Crisp work with many of the same CPG brands—all of which are using data to optimize what is on the retail shelf in an effort to maximize sales and reduce out-of-stocks,' said Are Traasdahl, founder and CEO of Crisp. 'Crisp helps brands leverage their retail data to provide insights on product demand, inventory and availability. Cantactix ensures that the right mix of categories and products are placed in the right locations in the right stores. By combining these insights within our platform, CPG brands can enable end-to-end supply chain optimization.' 'We empower category managers and space planners by eliminating their biggest pain points in implementing retailer-specific customizations,' said Dan Desmarais, founder and CEO of Cantactix. 'Through this deal, our insights and solutions, developed with our team of experts, will be available to over 6,000 brands globally that already leverage Crisp, providing them with valuable space planning and planogram data to maximize profitability.' Following Crisp's recent acquisitions of Seattle-based Shelf Engine, UK-based SKUTrak (Atheon) and ClearBox Analytics, Bentonville-based Atlas, and Minneapolis-based Lumidata, and SetSight, Crisp is positioned to provide CPG brands with unprecedented visibility into data and insights to optimize supply chain operations across major retail channels. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. About Crisp Over $15T in goods flow through global supply chains annually. But the data required to optimize movement of goods is disconnected and siloed. As the leading retail data company, Crisp leverages AI to facilitate the integration, access and exchange of retail data between CPG brands, retailers, and distributors, providing unprecedented visibility to optimize retail sales and the supply chain infrastructure. Trusted by 6,000+ brands representing more than $2.5T in retail sales across over 250K stores, Crisp transforms a brand's own retail data into a competitive advantage. Learn more at
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crisp boosts retail supply chain insights with Atheon and ClearBox deals
Crisp, a platform specialising in retail data collaboration, has completed the purchase of UK-based companies Atheon Analytics (SKUtrak) and ClearBox Analytics (ClearView). Financial details of the transactions have not been made public. Both the acquired companies facilitate the integration of supply chain information between large retail chains and their suppliers of consumer packaged goods (CPG). Through these strategic acquisitions, Crisp now offers CPG brands enhanced insight into data across key retail channels in both the US and UK markets. SKUtrak is instrumental in aiding CPG vendors and retailers by providing crucial insights into consumer demand. ClearBox Analytics offers insights into grocery retail, food service and supply chain metrics for some of the world's prominent CPG brands. Atheon Analytics' SKUtrak service aims to make grocery retailer data more accessible and actionable to minimise waste and enhance product availability. The platform delivers detailed SKU data to CPG brands that distribute products through leading UK retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose. Crisp's acquisition of Atheon enhances its proficiency in the UK retail market and augments its international visibility for global manufacturers. ClearBox Analytics is similarly adept at merging enterprise resource planning data with trade spend and retailer information, offering visibility to executives in finance, supply chain management and sales. The inclusion of ClearBox into Crisp's portfolio expands the company's reach into commercial food services and offers advanced dashboard reporting tools, which will be useful for extensive supply chain management and executive-level review. ClearBox's clientele includes major international brands such as KraftHeinz and Nestlé. Crisp founder and CEO Are Traasdahl stated: "Acquiring Atheon and ClearBox advances Crisp's goal of providing CPG brands with all the data and actionable insights they need to grow sales and build relationships with their retail partners. 'These mission-driven companies both share our commitment to reducing food waste and optimising supply chains through better collaboration. When brands and retailers share the same clean, real-time data, it empowers them to identify out of stocks and overstocks and direct products to where they are needed to immediately reduce waste and create a positive double bottom line – good for the business and the environment.' These acquisitions add more than 120 customers from the UK and other multinational regions to Crisp's user base. They follow previous acquisitions by Crisp including Shelf Engine and Atlas from Advantage Solutions. "Crisp boosts retail supply chain insights with Atheon and ClearBox deals" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
