Celebrating Double Honors: Our Journey to the Inc. 5000 List and Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award

In an industry as challenging and impactful as retail, lasting change is not only possible but essential. We are thrilled to announce that for the second consecutive year, we secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list, recognizing us as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. But that's not all – our commitment to innovation and transparency has also been honored by Fast Company's 2023 Innovation by Design Awards in the retail category.

Retail, especially apparel, is often critiqued as one of the most polluting industries and faces numerous obstacles on its path to a sustainable and ethical future. Exploitation of labor, unsafe working conditions, and limited management opportunities for women within the industry have cast a shadow on its progress. The evolving landscape of regulatory compliance, like the Sunshine Act (CA) and the U.S. Ughyur Forced Labor Prevention Act, demands increased transparency within supply chains, placing immense pressure on companies to meet rigorous standards of sustainability and fairness.

TO THE MARKET recognized the need for change and embraced it fully. Our software platform and supplier matrix have given us a unique vantage point by exponentially increasing the efficiency of supply chain tracking and visibility. Unlike many others, we started from scratch in partnership with suppliers around the globe with transparency as our guiding principle. Our software platform is a comprehensive solution that supports end-to-end supply chain management, from supplier discovery to generating sales presentations and purchase orders, from production tracking to impact reporting. Our platform empowers us to monitor complex supply chain workflows, enabling us to champion transparency, gather crucial impact data, and mitigate risks in supply chains, contributing to a more responsible retail ecosystem.

The heart of our platform is our maker profiles – a rich repository of key business intelligence that allows us to evaluate makers' strengths through our proprietary T.R.A.C.E. vetting system and Vendor Scorecards, as well as real-world experience. With attributes like location and labels such as women-owned or Fair Trade, we can cater to specific client needs more effectively. Moreover, we have automated sustainability metrics and reporting, which includes calculations of CO2 emissions, water usage, energy conservation, and even carbon offsetting.

Our dual recognition on the Inc. 5000 list and as an Honoree in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards serves as a testament to the power of dedication and innovation. It reaffirms our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in retail. We look forward to continuing this journey, revolutionizing the industry, and inspiring others to join us in creating a more transparent, ethical, and sustainable future for all.