Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Retail Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
GrocerKey
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GrocerKey develops a grocery e-commerce platform to help brick and mortar retailers become digital leaders.
Green Bay Packaging
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Green Bay Packaging supports the creative and talented employees at business divisions.
Alice.com
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Alice.com is an open, online retail platform for fresh gourmet coffee.
Pinpoint Software
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Pinpoint Software develops software solutions for the retail industry with an emphasis on grocery stores.
WodBottom
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WodBottom make high-quality, fun, and functional athletic wear for women who love Crossfit, weightlifting, or going against the grain.
SACO Foods
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SACO Foods is a branded, niche-market leading food products company selling primarily to supermarkets and mass retailers.
American Provenance
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American Provenance makes safe and effective personal care products by hand using all-natural ingredients.
Kohl’s
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Kohl’s Corporation (Kohl’s) operate family-oriented department stores that sell apparel, footwear and accessories
Alpha Dog Nutrition
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Alpha Dog Nutrition offers products to develop the body and hunting skills of the customer’s dogs.
Menards
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Menards is a family owned company which sells products of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools, materials and supplies for all home.
Snotco
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Snotco brings one-of-a-kind solution to small independent dealers with its product SnotTape, a paint barrier.
Land’s End
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Land’s End is an apparel & fashion company specializing in women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing and shoes.
Three Square Market (32Market)
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Three Square Market is a leader in providing micro market solutions to vending operators.
Clear Water Outdoor
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Clear Water Outdoor is an online outlet for backpacking, hiking, camping, and outdoor clothing and gear.
Lightweight Structures
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Lightweight Structures develops a lightweight composite framing system.
Artful Home
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Artful Home helps artists get exposure and sell their work.
Blains Farm & Fleet
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Blains Farm & Fleet is a genuine, family-owned, multi-channel retailer that is deeply rooted in the traditions and culture of the Midwest.
Iristocracy
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Iristocracy provides consumers with a seamlessly integrated eyewear experience.
Wall Pepper
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Wall Pepper creates adhesive wall products for home and business.
Vortex Optics
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Vortex Optics is a sporting goods company offering rifle scopes, binoculars, and optical accessories
Alta Resources
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Alta Resources provides customer management business-process outsourcing for leading brands in many industries.
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin
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Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin’s mission is to provide training, employment and supportive services for people.
Empire Today
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Empire Today is a provider of installed home improvements.
Novera/Ixonia
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Novera/Ixonia develops dairy feed supplements.
Jockey International
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Jockey is a globally responsible designer and marketer of men’s and women’s apparel under the world famous Jockey brand
OfficeSupply.com
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OfficeSupply.com is an online retailer of office supplies, office furniture, and office technology products.
Ashley HomeStore
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Ashley HomeStore is an e-commerce website that offers a wide collection of furniture and lifestyle products for residential units.
Roundy’s
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Roundy’s is a grocer in the Midwest with nearly $4.0 billion in sales and more than 25,000 employees.
BigBadToyStore
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BigBadToyStore serves collectors world-wide with a huge selection of action figures, statues, toys, and collectibles.
Anne Klein
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Women’s clothing from Anne Klein, featuring women’s suits, women’s shoes, watches, and more.
Walter Drake
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Walter Drake is a marketer of kitchenware, household products, calendars, organizers, health care items, gardening & outdoor decor.
Buyseasons Inc
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They have grown into being the leading online retailer of costumes, accessories, party supplies, and party décor.
Aprilaire
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Aprilaire provides healthy air systems to maintain the indoor air quality in homes.
Plow & Hearth
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Plow & Hearth is a retail company providing garden, and outdoor and indoor living products.
Alto-Shaam
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Alto-Shaam manufactures and sells systems and equipment for restaurants, health care facilities, and schools.
Mathews Archery, Inc.
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Mathews Archery is a sporting goods company offering archery bows and cross-bows.
Grande Cheese
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Grande is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of fine Italian cheeses.
Monroe And Main
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Monroe And Main is a fashion product delivery company located in Monroe.
Drs. Foster and Smith
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Drs. Foster and Smith is an American mail order and e-commerce pet supply corporation.
ZeroOne eCommerce
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ZeroOne helps digital sellers by providing them with the tools they need to scale.
RetireCo
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RetireCo offers consumers a new way to compare and buy insurance products and services.
Carma Laboratories, Inc.
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Carma Laboratories is a consumer goods company providing lip care products.
Retail Toolkit
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Experience Management (XM) Platform for specialty retailers
Fromm Family Foods
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Fromm Family Foods is a family-owned pet food company that provides a wide range of pet food.
Vegan Essentials
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Vegan Essentials offer unparalleled customer service and the highest quality animal-free and cruelty-free products.
Discount Ramps
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Discount Ramps is an online retailer of loading, hauling and transportation products. Offering more than 11,000 products, the company
Diamond Nexus
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Diamond Nexus offers handcrafted jewelry and engagement rings.
Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Store
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Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Store is a retail company specializing in kitchen, bath, and remodeling supplies.
ShopKo Stores
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A retailer of quality goods and services headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., with stores located throughout the Midwest, Mountain regions.
Big Hammer
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Big Hammer is a provider of data driven software applications.
Montgomery Ward
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Montgomery Ward is an online store continues to provide customers around the country with quality, name-brand products and great values.
Davinci Industries
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DaVinci Industries focus is to provide retail stores with dynamic merchandise display systems with built in tracking technology.
VPC
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VPC is a technology provider of IT products such as systems, software, audio, telecommunication and VoIP.
Wheel and Sprocket
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Wheel & Sprocket is a full-service bike shop.
East Dane
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East Dane is a thoughtful approach to men’s style, serving up top brands and new names that will elevate your wardrobe.
Yumbutter // World Changing Nut Butters
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Superfoods + Nut Butters in our GO-Anywhere Pouch.
Warehouse Lighting
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Warehouse Lighting offers low-cost, energy-efficient lighting products.
Serenity Health & Home Décor
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Serenity Health & Home Décor provides you with thousands of stress-free and relaxation and home decor products.
Verlo Mattress
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Verlo Mattress is a consumer goods company that offers mattress sets, sleep accessories, and bed frames.
Kuryakyn
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Kuryakyn is a consumer goods company that offers motorcycle accessories.
Lakeside Foods
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Lakeside Foods is a food producer and supplier that provides frozen food in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors.
Florsheim
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Florsheim Shoes is a brand that provides retro and classic silhouettes to design shoes and men’s accessories.
PLACON
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PLACON is a medical device packaging company that manufactures single and multiple-use packaging systems for medical devices.
National Business Furniture
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National Business Furniture is an online store that offers an extensive range of furniture to private, businesses and government agencies.
Rogan’s Shoes
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Rogan’s Shoes is an apparel & fashion company providing running shoes, winter wear, and work boots.
Werner Electric Supply
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Werner Electric Supply is a wholesale company offering electrical products and services.
Sendik’s Food Market
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Sendik’s Food Market is a retail company specializing in groceries in Milwaukee.
Process Retail Group
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Process Retail Group provides custom solutions for retail sectors including displays, merchandisers, signage, check stands, and fixtures.
Fashion Angels
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Fashion Angels is a consumer goods company that provides DIY crafts and fashion accessories.
Aktibo Athletics
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Athletic brand sourcing materials from recycled and sustainable materials.
Centaur Forge
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Centaur Forge is a full-service farrier and blacksmith supply company.
Pomp’s Tire Service
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Pomp’s has been providing tires and service to satisfied customers throughout the Midwest.
Stan’s Fit For Your Feet
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Stan’s has now expanded to three Wisconsin stores in Brookfield, Greenfield, Glendale, and online at Stansfootwear.
OfficeZilla
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OfficeZilla offers office supplies, cleaning supplies, office furniture, break room essentials and more.
Reinders, Inc.
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Reinders is a wholesale company that offers turf equipment, irrigation products, and fertilizers.
RCS Innovations
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RCS Innovations is a custom retail store fixture and furnishings service provider company.
Gilman Cheese
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Gilman Cheese Corporation specializes in premium quality, shelf stable processed cheese.
Creative Converting
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Creative Converting is a manufacturer and distributor of disposable tableware, including paper napkins, plates, and cups.
OshKosh B’gosh Inc
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OshKosh B’gosh offers style-conscious kids timeless and trend-right clothing grounded in an authentic American heritage.
Weinbrenner Shoe
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Thorogood is one of America’s oldest boot brands; leading the industry in innovations in safety and comfort for over 120 years.
ANIMART
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ANIMART provides animal health products and veterinary supplies.
Engman-Taylor Company, Inc.
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Engman-Taylor Company is a wholesale company that offers maintenance and janitorial supplies.
Powertex
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Powertex is a producer of decorated garments for big-box retail outlets.
Empire Fish
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Empire Fish is a retail company that specializes for market seafood to restaurants and retailers.
genensys
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Genensys, LLC is a software development company.
Full Compass Systems
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Full Compass Systems is a retail company offering audio, video, and lighting equipment.
OfficePro
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OfficePro has expanded its products and services from not only office supplies, but new & used office furniture, janitorial.
AEWholesale
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AEWholesale is an independent, family-owned wholesale business.
Swiss Colony Retail Brands
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Swiss Colony Retail Brands is a food & beverages company offering bakery sweet desserts and handcrafted chocolates.
Life Photo
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Life Photo is an online store for creating, ordering, and printing personal organizers and self-improvement planners.
Complete Computer Solutions
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Complete Computer Solutions provides IT consulting, networking, web development, computer sales, service & repair, wiring services.
VJS Construction Services, Inc.
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VJS Construction Services, Inc. specializes in senior living, education, corporate, luxury condominiums, retail and government projects.
Ad Madison
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Ad Madison is an e-commerce platform that offers advertising and promotional products.
The Watch Company
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The Watch Company is a retail stores and one central ecommerce company located in Appleton.
Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik
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Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik is a legal services company that provides retail collection services.
Capital Electric
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Capital Electric is a wholesale distributor of industrial, electrical, network, and low voltage products.
WisconsinMade Artisan Collective
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WisconsinMade Artisan Collective is an e-commerce and retail company that sells consumer goods.
Oompa Toys
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Oompa Toys is a online retailer of modern toys for babies and young children.
The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp
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Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. (Nasdaq:EBSC
