Company:Tulip

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Tulip, formerly Tulip Retail, is a Canadian software company that is a global leader in omnichannel SaaS solutions for retail [1][2][3].

History

Founded in 2013 by Ali Asaria, Tulip currently services stores in 28 countries [4].

Tulip's first clients included Toys R Us, Indigo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Michael Kors, and Bonobos [5][6]. Tulip's success has been bolstered by a series of venture capital investments [7][8].

Products and Services

Tulip apps include Appointments, Runner, LiveConnect, Assisted Selling, and Clienteling [9]. Tulip apps are currently used by companies including Chanel, Michael Kors, De Beers, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Tapestry, Well.ca, Mulberry, Missoni, and Saks Fifth Avenue [10][11][12][13].

Partnerships

Tulip has partnerships with Apple, Salesforce, and Google, and their software is built for iOS devices [14][15][16].

Recognition

Tulip has been listed by Deloitte as one of the fastest growing technology companies for three years in a row between 2019 and 2021 [17].

Work Environment

Tulip is known for its positive work culture, having been named a Great Place To Work in 2020 and 2021 [18][19]. In 2021, Tulip announced the implementation of a flexible 4 day work week [20].

References

  1. Tulip. "Tulip Launches Web Chat and Remote Pay to Help Retailers During Store Closures" (in en). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tulip-launches-web-chat-and-remote-pay-to-help-retailers-during-store-closures-301039416.html. 
  2. "CITCON and Tulip Partnership | CITCON Global Payment Gateway" (in en-US). 2020-05-21. https://citcon.com/citcon-and-tulip-team-up-to-launch-global-mobile-payment-solution/. 
  3. "Tulip offers retailers a new and evolved experience" (in en). https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/consumer-business/articles/consumer-evolution-via-tulip.html. 
  4. "About Us" (in en-US). https://www.tulip.com/about-us/. 
  5. Carbonara, Peter. "Tulip Retail Thinks It Can Save Brick-And-Mortar And Become A $100 Billion Business. Really." (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestreptalks/2017/11/14/tulip-retail-thinks-it-can-save-brick-and-mortar-and-become-a-100-billion-business-really/. 
  6. Bueckert, Kate (July 19, 2016). "Waterloo-based Tulip Retail sets sights on major expansion". CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/tulip-retail-ali-asaria-expanding-100-jobs-1.3685289. 
  7. "Retail app maker Tulip raises $40 million from Kleiner Perkins, others" (in en). Reuters. 2017-08-22. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tulip-funding-kleinerperkins-idUSKCN1B215W. 
  8. "Tulip raises US$28 million to fund 'explosive growth'" (in en). https://www.communitech.ca/technews/tulip-raises-us28-million-to-fund-explosive-growth.html. 
  9. "Tulip.io Inc Apps". https://apps.apple.com/ca/developer/tulip-io-inc/id1324796171. 
  10. April 19, Marianne Wisenthal |; 2018. "Help improve the customer experience at Tulip Retail" (in en-CA). https://www.marsdd.com/news/help-improve-the-customer-experience-at-tulip-retail/. 
  11. "Missoni Partners With Tulip To Enhance Omnichannel Customer Engagement". https://www.retailitinsights.com/doc/missoni-partners-with-tulip-to-enhance-omnichannel-customer-engagement-0001. 
  12. GmbH, finanzen net. "Boggi Milano partners with Tulip to enrich clienteling experiences" (in en). https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/boggi-milano-partners-with-tulip-to-enrich-clienteling-experiences-1030091977. 
  13. Tulip. "Tulip Raises $28 Million in Series C Funding" (in en). https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tulip-raises-28-million-in-series-c-funding-836108767.html. 
  14. "At Tulip, Analysing Omnichannel Data to Transform the Shopping Experience" (in en-GB). 2020-09-22. https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/technology/at-tulip-analysing-omnichannel-data-to-transform-the-shopping-experience. 
  15. "How Tulip’s New Partnership with Google Cloud Could Help Retailers Sell More on the Floor" (in en-US). https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tulip-partnership-google-cloud-could-154011754.html. 
  16. "Retailers and restaurants turn to Apple hardware to improve in-store sales | IT World Canada News" (in en-US). 2018-02-21. https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/retailers-and-restaurants-turn-to-apple-hardware-to-improve-in-store-sales/402033. 
  17. Inc, Tulip io. "Tulip Listed Amongst the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™" (in en). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tulip-listed-amongst-the-fastest-growing-companies-in-north-america-on-the-2021-deloitte-technology-fast-500-301427225.html. 
  18. O'Donnell, Lauren. "Best Workplaces in Technology 2020" (in en-gb). https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/best-workplaces-in-technology-2020. 
  19. Inc, Tulip io. "Tulip is certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work® Institute Canada" (in en). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tulip-is-certified-as-a-great-place-to-work-by-the-great-place-to-work-institute-canada-301420405.html. 
  20. "More with less" (in en). https://www.communitech.ca/technews/more-with-less.html.