MIAMI, August 11, 2026 —Grip has been named No. 6 nationwide on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in America. The recognition also places Grip No. 1 in the Logistics & Transportation industry and No. 2 among all Florida-based honorees. The Inc. 5000 ranks companies by revenue growth … Read more
MIAMI — July 28, 2026 — Grip, the technology, fulfillment, and logistics company specializing in perishable direct-to-consumer deliveries, today announced that John Hummel will join the company as President of Grip Fulfillment, leading Grip’s national fulfillment operations. John has spent nearly 40 years in frozen and refrigerated distribution in roles such as President of Burris … Read more
Chicago’s Most Iconic Deep Dish For over 50 years, Giordano’s has set the standard for Chicago-style deep dish pizza. With nearly 60 locations nationwide, it has cemented itself as a Chicago institution that devoted fans travel across the country to experience. A brand this legendary deserves to reach every corner of the country. Giordano’s partnered … Read more
July 4th is one of the biggest ecommerce moments of the year. For most brands, that means a surge in orders, a spike in demand, and a scramble to fulfill. For perishable DTC brands, it means all of that, plus summer heat, carrier congestion, and a delivery window that leaves zero room for error. Here’s … Read more
In temperature-controlled shipping, heatwaves can turn a routine shipment into an expensive problem. A few days of extreme heat can increase spoilage risk, put added pressure on carrier networks, and turn minor transit delays into major customer experience issues. For frozen and refrigerated DTC brands, heatwaves can impact margins, product quality, and customer retention. As … Read more
Cold-chain logistics rarely comes up in sustainability conversations, but it probably should. The refrigerated supply chain moving perishable food from warehouse to doorstep is one of the most resource-intensive operations in consumer commerce, and one where the environmental and operational cases for improvement point in the same direction. What makes meaningful improvement possible today is … Read more
Fuel surcharges are climbing as fuel prices move higher. The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted oil supply and created volatility across global energy markets, which is now flowing through to transportation costs. FedEx and UPS have begun adjusting surcharge tables, and USPS has introduced temporary increases across key services. For brands shipping daily, these … Read more
For frozen DTC brands, summer is a stress test. Temperatures rise, transit gets less predictable, and the margin for error on every shipment gets smaller. That’s why preparation can’t wait until things start breaking. Why Summer Breaks Cold-Chains That Work Fine the Rest of the Year A fulfillment operation that performs consistently in October can … Read more
Spring is the hardest season to predict in cold-chain shipping, not because of extreme heat or extreme cold, but because of volatility. A shipment leaving Chicago in 55°F weather can hit 28°F overnight lows mid-route. A package heading to Atlanta might face warmth one day and a cold snap the next. For frozen and refrigerated … Read more
Building a perishable ecommerce brand takes years of work that often goes unseen. Delivering consistently to costumers through uncertainty and rising expectations is what turns effort into real scale. At Grip we believe that’s worth celebrating. Introducing the Grip Impact Awards, a recognition program created to celebrate frozen and refrigerated direct-to-consumer brands and the teams … Read more
