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The 14 retail firms on the 2018 Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies grew their revenues an average of 5,140% between 2012 and 2017. Collectively they employed 1,526 full time-equivalent employees in 2017.
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