This article showcases our top picks for the best Toronto based Retail companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Retail industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Toronto Retail Startups
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Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
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Creative Destruction Lab delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.
Avison Young
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Avison Young is a commercial real estate services firm.
Sensibill
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Sensibill is a digital receipts ecosystem that allows customers to access receipts directly from bank accounts.
Flipp
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Flipp is a free app that delivers your favorite weekly ads to your fingertips.
Tulip Retail
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Tulip Retail is a mobile app platform built exclusively for next generation store associates to offer a world-class omnichannel experience.
Hubba
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Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers.
BlackCart
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BlackCart is a try-before-you-buy platform for eCommerce stores.
Bonsai
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Bonsai allows users to transact natively within the content that’s inspiring them to buy.
Statflo
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Statflo builds a profitable customer relationships with a leading 1:1 outreach solution for wireless and tech retail.
Rubikloud
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Rubikloud uses AI to deliver intelligent decision automation to enterprise retailers through its cloud-native platform.
MetaVRse
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The MetaVRse Engine is a universal 3D/XR creation and deployment platform.
Love Good Fats
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Love Good Fats is the manufacturer of delicious new snack bars! Made with healthy and good fats, low sugar.
Give and Go
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A manufacturer of baked goods based in Toronto
Herve Edibles
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Herve Edibles produces exquisite desserts, macarons, candies and chocolates that combine contemporary design with spectacular flavors.
triMirror
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3D virtual fitting room that uses real-time cloth simulation and animation. Try it online, in-store, on mobile, and for 3D garment design.
Aislelabs
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Aislelabs is a technology firm assisting retailers to achieve better and increased sales using the big data analytics.
Unata
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Unata is a platform that provides Omni-commerce for retailers, connecting digital touchpoints to personalize shoppers’ experiences.
Rover
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Rover iBeacon platform helps retailers deliver a better customer experience by transforming their mobile apps.
Rebelstork
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Rebelstork is enabling the buying and selling of overstock, open-boxed, and used baby gear at a reduced price.
Teabot
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Teabot is creating a retail platform for customized grab-and go tea.
Askuity
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Askuity connects retailers and product suppliers with insight and analytics for improved collaboration, planning and retail execution.
Turnstyle Solutions
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Turnstyle Solutions provides customer analytics and location-based marketing solutions for brick-and-mortar retail stores.
Browze
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Browze is a marketplace that curates low-cost products from factories overseas without having to compromise on quality.
TAKU Retail
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TAKU is the most flexible and cost-effective all-in-one commerce platform for established or growing retailers.
SHOP.CA
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SHOP.CA, a Canadian multi-merchant marketplace, offers brands, products and services from trusted retailers, manufacturers and providers
krippit
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Krippit is a 3D Printing FashionTech company for Women High Heel Accessories
Rent frock Repeat
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Rent frock Repeat delivers high-end fashion from the runway to your wardrobe.
Sampler
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The Leader in Direct-To-Consumer Product Sampling
Vanhawks
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Vanhawks making the smart carbon fibre commuting bike and platform for smart bikes.
Rockwell Razors
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Rockwell Razor makes eco-friendly shaving and personal grooming products.
ForeverSpin
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ForeverSpin is a Canadian company dedicated to making the world’s finest tops.
Digital Retail Apps
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Digital Retail Apps is a mobile application that enables users to scan, view, and purchase items through their smartphones.
Ribitt
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Ribitt is a mobile rewards application that discovers local shops in every neighborhood.
Happy Pops
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Happy Pops is the manufacturer of natural ice pops.
Remdyfy Inc.
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Turnkey Solution provider to create and launch SAAS products
Datenight Babysitting
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Connecting Parents with Experienced, Local Babysitters
MFMG Cosmetics
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MFMG is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand that leverages community feedback to develop cosmetics tailored to multiethnic beauty consumers.
Korsall.com
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Korsall.com is a proprietary Ecommerce technology platform that connects fashion designers to consumers from around the world.
Canadian Tire Corp.
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Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a Canadian retail company which sells a wide range of automotive, sports goods.
Arcestra
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Arcestra is a mobile application that assists users with commercial real estate marketing.
Wuxly
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Wuxly is a lifestyle brand that designs outerwear made to perform in the coldest forecast using animal friendly new age technical materials.
Boro
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Boro offers a peer-to-peer marketplace for women to list, discover, and borrow clothing.
Canada Goose
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Canada Goose is an apparel and fashion company that specializes in manufacturing authentic outerwear.
Simplista
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Simplista is a listing service that gets products from supplier to shelf in one tenth of the time.
Red Peach Gifts
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Red Peach Gifts is an online shopping platform that offers inventory control services and multichannel selling solutions.
ProPerforma
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ProPerforma works with growth-oriented business owners to increase their business revenue.
Toni Marlow
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Toni Marlow is a premium clothing brand that focuses on undergarments that are gender inclusive.
Standard Luggage Co.
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Standard Luggage Co. is a designer and online retailer of fine luggage and travel products
RetailCommon
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Retailcommon isa Toronto based social shopping network company
Swiggle Inc
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Save money on your online purchases when prices drop after you buy
LoyaltyOne
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LoyaltyOne, Inc. is a global provider of loyalty marketing and programs to enterprises in the retail, financial services
Roots
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A Toronto-based lifestyle brand and retailer and with 220 stores in North America and Asia
StoreForce
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StoreForce develops a SaaS platform that provides a suite of scheduling, timekeeping, performance management, and execution tools.
Mercatus Technologies
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Mercatus provides solutions to the grocery retail industry that enable and enhance engagement between retailers and customers across all
Precima
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Precima provides tailored, data-driven solutions that drive sales, boost profitability, and build customer loyalty.
Rewardly
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Rewardly is a cash back app, that rewards customers for sharing their purchase on social media.
Indigo Books & Music
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Indigo Books & Music operates as a book retailer.
Mama Earth Organics
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Mama Earth Organics is a health food store in Toronto, Ontario
Zipette
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Zipette is children fashion brand that makes dresses that un-zip at the waist and are interchangeable with both styles and color.
Torinit Technologies Inc.
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Torinit is a team of technology enthusiasts operating from Pune, India and Toronto, Canada.
Encircled
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Encircled is an ethical clothing line that aims to provide comfortable clothes that can adapt to multiple settings.
Shomigo
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Shomigo bridges the gap between social media and e-commerce by consolidating the e-commerce market and fostering social interactions.
LCBO
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LCBO is one of the world’s largest purchasers of beverage alcohol and a world-class retailer.
Wazo Furniture
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Specializing in mid-century modern furniture, Wazo Furniture offers sofas, tables, chairs, bar stools and a whole range of home accessories.
Grafton Apparel
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Grafton Apparel is a men’s specialty apparel retailer.
Kinetic Commerce
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Kinetic Commerce is a retail design and technology firm with offices in Toronto and New York City.
Mastermind Toys
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Mastermind Toys is a toy, games, and book store for kids.
Shifthub
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We are a cloud based social staff scheduling application, targeting the 4.
RHI Group
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RHI Group is a developer of a retail marketing technology platform to help offline retailers thrive in the digital era.
TVape
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TVAPE is one of the world’s largest vaporizer retailers and distributors, linking brands to businesses and consumers worldwide
Intelliware Development
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Intelliware Development is a software developer focusing on products tailored for specific consumer needs.
Holt Renfrew
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A visual diary of images inspiring the Holt Renfrew team! Inspiring customers with an extraordinary retail experience.
Lunardo Media Inc. DBA Dauphine Magazine
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Bridal and Fashion Crossover Magazine
Envision Sales
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Envision transforms environments to deliver exceptional branded experiences to some of North America’s best known companies.
SYNNEX Canada
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SYNNEX Canada Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), is a leading distributor of technology products to
Lucova Inc.
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To make commerce a more personal, seamless and connected experience by disrupting the point-of-sale with a Point-of-Experience (POE)
Portfolio Aid Inc.
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Provides suitability and other compliance surveillance solutions for retail brokerages.
Stylekick
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Stylekick is a site to discover and shop for different and new fashions.
CreditGenie
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CreditGenie provides a digital solution to businesses in the retail and medical sectors to extend financing to their customers at POS.
Pineridge Bakery
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Pineridge Bakery manufactures and markets frozen and fresh baked goods.
Commerce Dynamics Inc.
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Commerce Dynamics helps iconic brands “grow differently” with the world’s leading end-to-end enterprise Marketplace solution.
First Capital Reality
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First Capital Reality is a devoloper of retail stores connected to grocery stores.
Uther Supply
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Uther Supply is a premium lifestyle brand that makes high quality golf accessories.
Weedbox
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Weedbox ia a lifestyle and distribution brand in the cannabis space.
VoiceGenie Technologies
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VoiceGenie Technologies is the provider of open VoiceXML platform solutions, development environments, and tools.
Kitchen Stuff Plus
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Kitchen Stuff Plus is a housewares and home decor retaliler company.
Klothed
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Klothed is an online platform that enables users to find, fit, style, and purchase clothes from a virtual shopping mall.
Nōwn
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Nōwn is the complete POS that puts the focus on the person behind the purchase.
iCustomBoxes
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Custom printed packaging and displaying boxes are available in all shapes, sizes, style and designs by iCustomBoxes.
Friendly Stranger
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Friendly Stranger has been a champion of cannabis devoted to activism, community and culture.
XR Ignite
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XR Ignite is a community hub and virtual accelerator for startups, studios, and developers to connect with corporate customers.
Avid Apparel
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AA is a an apparel company specializes in offering high quality custom apparel design, production, manufacturing, and distribution.
Teknion
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Teknion is an online platform that expertise in designing and manufacturing office and home furnishing products to various customers.
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