Formerly based in San Francisco, CEO Joe Laughlin moved GNX back to his hometown in 2005 after a successful merger with Worldwide Retail Exchange.  Mayor Daley welcomed them to their new headquarters location at 200 W. Monroe Street.

Founded in 2000 by eight of the world’s largest retailers, GNX is the leading e-business service provider for the global retail industry.  GNX connects retailers, manufacturers and their trading partners to reduce costs and improve efficiency by streamlining and automating critical sourcing and supply chain processes.   They have partnered with world-class technology providers to develop integrated service offerings targeted to meet the unique requirements of retail, and deliver them through its secure exchange platform.

GNX works with many of the world’s largest retailers and manufacturers, including 5 of the top 10 global companies. GNX customers include: Federated Department Stores; The Kroger Co.; Sears; Kmart; Carrefour; Coles Myer; KarstadtQuelle AG; Metro Group; Pinault-Printemps-Redoute; Ace Hardware; J Sainsbury plc; Diageo; Unilever; Colgate-Palmolive; and Kimberly Clark.  Aside from it’s Chicago corporate headquarters, GNX also has offices in Herndon, Virginia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan.