Alert Tech Named to Inc. Magazine's Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Retail Fitting Room Technology Company Ranks No. 2598 on the 2015 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 142%
HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alert Tech, a Houston-based company that specializes in fitting room technology for retailers, announced today that it's been named to Inc. magazine's 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino's Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.
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"We're thrilled to make the Inc. 5000 list this year, showing the expanding role technology is playing in the success of retailers," said Marge Laney, Alert Tech CEO and President. "Companies are realizing the fitting room is their store's most valuable square footage, and the technology we provide helps retailers engage with their customers to increase sales."
Alert Tech launched more than 17 years ago with the simple premise of improving customer service in retail fitting rooms. It now provides proven strategies, technologies and training to retailers in more than 7,000 stores across 40 countries for clients such as American Eagle Outfitters, H&M, Calvin Klein, The Limited, Nike and more. Alert Tech's 'best in class' fitting room solution is a modular design that grows with retailers' needs, including physical installation, on-site service and support, and in-store training. Alert Tech also provides actionable data to managers to help drive sales.
"With online competition, retailers are learning quickly that serving in-store customers and engaging them in the fitting room is the key to driving service and increased sales," said Laney. "It's the reason we've seen our business jump 142% over the past three years."
The 2015 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., is the most competitive crop in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 490%. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $205 billion, generating 647,000 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. More information about Alert Tech and its fitting room technology can be found at www.alerttech.net.
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About Alert Tech
Alert Tech is a Houston-based fitting room technology company, providing fitting room solutions for more than 7,000 retailers in 40 countries around the world. In addition to exceptional customer service, Alert Tech's technology unlocks a unique set of retail analytics, enabling managers to enhance fitting room efficiency and improve sales planning.
Inc. 500/5000 Methodology
The 2015 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2011 to 2014. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2011. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, December 31, 2014.
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