
Leading Intelligent Network celebrates the first 50 operational leaders who are defining what&#39;s next in supply chain


SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:SPSC), the leading intelligent supply chain network, today announced the

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Leading Intelligent Network celebrates the first 50 operational leaders who are defining what&#39;s next in supply chain</i>

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<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SPS+Commerce&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8373e527e3066f5ba59ed31dcdabb312" shape="rect">SPS Commerce</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPSC">SPSC</a>), the leading intelligent supply chain network, today announced the inaugural class of its <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2Ftop-supply-chain-leaders%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Top+Supply+Chain+Leaders&amp;index=2&amp;md5=cc94f1e777af014ff708071650af162a" shape="rect">Top Supply Chain Leaders</a>, recognizing an initial 50 operational leaders and their teams from organizations across the U.S. and Canada, including Walgreens, US Foods, Petco, Fastenal, Ace Hardware, Gordon Food Service, and Canadian Tire. The recognition celebrates leadership in driving innovation, resilience, and operational excellence across retail, grocery, and distribution.

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In recent years, supply chain has become one of the most visible and strategically important functions inside an organization. Yet the leaders responsible for navigating disruption, modernizing operations, transforming with AI, and strengthening customer relationships often do not get the public recognition they deserve. SPS Commerce created the &#34;Top Supply Chain Leaders&#34; list to close that gap.

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As the leading <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2Fwhy-sps%2Fintelligent-supply-chain-network%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=intelligent+supply+chain+network&amp;index=3&amp;md5=787fc2bd788547785adca6aa7f7e6cb3" shape="rect">intelligent supply chain network</a>, trusted by seven of the top ten largest retailers per NRF and over two-thirds of today&#39;s fastest growing brands by Bain &amp; Company, SPS is uniquely positioned to highlight the retailers, brands, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers that are setting a high bar for future operations.

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&#34;The future of supply chain won&#39;t be defined by technology alone, but by the leaders who know how to use it to solve increasingly complex business challenges,&#34; said Tony DiPaolo, General Manager of Retail at SPS Commerce. &#34;These honorees and their teams are setting a new standard for operational excellence while helping their organizations become more resilient, collaborative, and better prepared for what&#39;s next in the Agentic AI era. We&#39;re proud to recognize these individuals whose work often happens behind the scenes but positively impacts millions of consumers every day.&#34;

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As AI, automation and increasingly connected trading networks transform supply chain operations, SPS Commerce believes the industry&#39;s greatest competitive advantage remains the people who successfully bring those technologies together to solve real-world operational challenges.

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&#34;We are honored to be recognized by SPS Commerce alongside so many accomplished leaders across retail, grocery, and distribution,&#34; said Jeff Swiney, Director, Supply Chain &amp; Logistics at K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City). &#34;This acknowledgement reflects our team&#39;s commitment to building stronger partnerships, embracing innovation, and finding better ways to keep products moving for the customers and communities we serve, despite an increasingly complex business environment.&#34;

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The inaugural list was selected by SPS Commerce based on their demonstrated leadership, industry impact, and commitment to advancing supply chain excellence. Additional leaders will be recognized in the coming months, completing the inaugural class of Top Supply Chain Leaders for 2026, with plans to continue an annual list in subsequent years.

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See the list and read about the <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2Ftop-supply-chain-leaders%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Top+Supply+Chain+Leaders&amp;index=4&amp;md5=4d3603171862137ae4e4f95a1e596a30" shape="rect">Top Supply Chain Leaders</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About SPS Commerce</b>

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SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPSC">SPSC</a>) is the leading intelligent supply chain network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations with all retail partners. Our AI-powered network connects 300,000+ trading relationships worldwide and moves more than 750M transactions and over $650B in gross merchandise value each year. From retailers and brands to manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers, SPS is trusted by seven of the top ten largest retailers, and over two-thirds of today&#39;s fastest growing brands. Our multi-solution portfolio orchestrates the data, decisions, and relationships that keep the world&#39;s supply chains moving forward. With nearly 3,000 employees and offices worldwide, SPS Commerce is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fspscommerce.com&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=spscommerce.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=6d1278fb5432f196b2b37a4dd9c513a8" shape="rect">spscommerce.com</a>.

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Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management&#39;s view of SPS Commerce&#39;s future expectations, plans and prospects, including our views regarding future execution within our business, the opportunity we see in the retail supply chain world and our performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the results of SPS Commerce to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are included in documents SPS Commerce files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, SPS Commerce&#39;s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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For more information, press only: Kristin Faulder (on behalf of SPS Commerce) <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:kfaulder@5by5agency.com" shape="rect">kfaulder@5by5agency.com</a>

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SPSC

Walgreens, US Foods, Petco and More Recognized in the Inaugural Class of Top Supply Chain Leaders by SPS Commerce

SPS Launches Top Supply Chain Leaders, Highlighting AI-Driven Network Growth

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Leading Intelligent Network celebrates the first 50 operational leaders who are defining what&amp;#39;s next in supply chain


SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:SPSC), the leading intelligent supply chain network, today announced the</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>SPS Commerce unveiled the inaugural Top Supply Chain Leaders list featuring 50 honorees, including Walgreens, US Foods, Fastenal, and Ace Hardware. The program emphasizes leadership in AI-enabled operations and resilience, reinforcing SPS&#039;s position as the backbone of a growing supply-chain network. While primarily branding, the initiative could boost sentiment and potentially widen the customer pipeline.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>SPS launches Top Supply Chain Leaders list. 50 inaugural honorees named.</li><li>Honorees include Walgreens, US Foods, Fastenal, Ace Hardware. Shows breadth across retail and distribution.</li><li>SPS notes 300k trading relationships. 750M transactions, $650B GMV annually.</li><li>Agentic AI era; people deliver competitive advantage.</li><li>Additional leaders to be recognized. Annual Top Supply Chain Leaders program.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)</strong>: Public retailer; one of the honorees highlighting SPS&#039;s customer base.</li><li><strong>US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)</strong>: Major foodservice distributor; included among Top Supply Chain Leaders.</li><li><strong>Fastenal Company (FAST)</strong>: Industrial distributor; participant in SPS recognition list.</li><li><strong>Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC.A)</strong>: Canadian retailer; part of cross-border leadership cohort.</li><li><strong>Petco Health &amp; Wellness (Private)</strong>: Pet retailer; listed as honoree but is not publicly traded.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Category: Industry News. It reflects a strategic branding/market-positioning initiative by SPS rather than a financial event; signals demand for SPS’s AI-powered network and potential client expansion.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Major retailers on a leadership list could attract investor interest in SPS.</li><li>Network metrics (300k relationships, 750M transactions, $650B GMV) bolster credibility.</li><li>No immediate earnings impact disclosed; sentiment-driven pipeline potential.</li><li>Cross-border visibility with Canadian Tire could broaden market exposure.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Inaugural Top Supply Chain Leaders class comprises 50 honorees.</li><li>Honorees include Walgreens, US Foods, Fastenal, Ace Hardware, Gordon Food Service, Canadian Tire.</li><li>SPS network connects 300,000+ trading relationships; handles 750 million transactions annually; &gt;$650 billion GMV.</li><li>NRF cites seven of the top ten retailers; Bain notes two-thirds of fastest-growing brands.</li><li>Announcement date: August 19, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish near-term if Top Supply Chain Leaders translate to new customers within 1–3 quarters.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Leading Intelligent Network celebrates the first 50 operational leaders who are defining what&#39;s next in supply chain</i>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SPS+Commerce&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8373e527e3066f5ba59ed31dcdabb312" shape="rect">SPS Commerce</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPSC">SPSC</a>), the leading intelligent supply chain network, today announced the inaugural class of its <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2Ftop-supply-chain-leaders%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Top+Supply+Chain+Leaders&amp;index=2&amp;md5=cc94f1e777af014ff708071650af162a" shape="rect">Top Supply Chain Leaders</a>, recognizing an initial 50 operational leaders and their teams from organizations across the U.S. and Canada, including Walgreens, US Foods, Petco, Fastenal, Ace Hardware, Gordon Food Service, and Canadian Tire. The recognition celebrates leadership in driving innovation, resilience, and operational excellence across retail, grocery, and distribution.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260819884459/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260819884459/en/</a></p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260819884459/en/2878558/4/SPS_Top-Leaders_image.jpg" alt=""></img></div><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
In recent years, supply chain has become one of the most visible and strategically important functions inside an organization. Yet the leaders responsible for navigating disruption, modernizing operations, transforming with AI, and strengthening customer relationships often do not get the public recognition they deserve. SPS Commerce created the &#34;Top Supply Chain Leaders&#34; list to close that gap.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
As the leading <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2Fwhy-sps%2Fintelligent-supply-chain-network%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=intelligent+supply+chain+network&amp;index=3&amp;md5=787fc2bd788547785adca6aa7f7e6cb3" shape="rect">intelligent supply chain network</a>, trusted by seven of the top ten largest retailers per NRF and over two-thirds of today&#39;s fastest growing brands by Bain &amp; Company, SPS is uniquely positioned to highlight the retailers, brands, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers that are setting a high bar for future operations.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
&#34;The future of supply chain won&#39;t be defined by technology alone, but by the leaders who know how to use it to solve increasingly complex business challenges,&#34; said Tony DiPaolo, General Manager of Retail at SPS Commerce. &#34;These honorees and their teams are setting a new standard for operational excellence while helping their organizations become more resilient, collaborative, and better prepared for what&#39;s next in the Agentic AI era. We&#39;re proud to recognize these individuals whose work often happens behind the scenes but positively impacts millions of consumers every day.&#34;

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
As AI, automation and increasingly connected trading networks transform supply chain operations, SPS Commerce believes the industry&#39;s greatest competitive advantage remains the people who successfully bring those technologies together to solve real-world operational challenges.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
&#34;We are honored to be recognized by SPS Commerce alongside so many accomplished leaders across retail, grocery, and distribution,&#34; said Jeff Swiney, Director, Supply Chain &amp; Logistics at K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City). &#34;This acknowledgement reflects our team&#39;s commitment to building stronger partnerships, embracing innovation, and finding better ways to keep products moving for the customers and communities we serve, despite an increasingly complex business environment.&#34;

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The inaugural list was selected by SPS Commerce based on their demonstrated leadership, industry impact, and commitment to advancing supply chain excellence. Additional leaders will be recognized in the coming months, completing the inaugural class of Top Supply Chain Leaders for 2026, with plans to continue an annual list in subsequent years.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
See the list and read about the <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spscommerce.com%2Ftop-supply-chain-leaders%2F&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Top+Supply+Chain+Leaders&amp;index=4&amp;md5=4d3603171862137ae4e4f95a1e596a30" shape="rect">Top Supply Chain Leaders</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About SPS Commerce</b>

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SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPSC">SPSC</a>) is the leading intelligent supply chain network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations with all retail partners. Our AI-powered network connects 300,000+ trading relationships worldwide and moves more than 750M transactions and over $650B in gross merchandise value each year. From retailers and brands to manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers, SPS is trusted by seven of the top ten largest retailers, and over two-thirds of today&#39;s fastest growing brands. Our multi-solution portfolio orchestrates the data, decisions, and relationships that keep the world&#39;s supply chains moving forward. With nearly 3,000 employees and offices worldwide, SPS Commerce is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fspscommerce.com&amp;esheet=54591758&amp;newsitemid=20260819884459&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=spscommerce.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=6d1278fb5432f196b2b37a4dd9c513a8" shape="rect">spscommerce.com</a>.

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Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management&#39;s view of SPS Commerce&#39;s future expectations, plans and prospects, including our views regarding future execution within our business, the opportunity we see in the retail supply chain world and our performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the results of SPS Commerce to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are included in documents SPS Commerce files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, SPS Commerce&#39;s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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For more information, press only: Kristin Faulder (on behalf of SPS Commerce) <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:kfaulder@5by5agency.com" shape="rect">kfaulder@5by5agency.com</a>

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SPS Commerce unveiled the inaugural Top Supply Chain Leaders list featuring 50 honorees, including Walgreens, US Foods, Fastenal, and Ace Hardware. The program emphasizes leadership in AI-enabled operations and resilience, reinforcing SPS's position as the backbone of a growing supply-chain network. While primarily branding, the initiative could boost sentiment and potentially widen the customer pipeline.

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Walgreens, US Foods, Petco and More Recognized in the Inaugural Class of Top Supply Chain Leaders by SPS Commerce

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