Blacksmith Applications Acquires TABS Analytics to Create Revenue Management Powerhouse Solution combines software, business analytics and shopper insights to drive greater productivity and ROI for over 350 CPG companies News provided by Share this article Share this article BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blacksmith Applications, a leading provider of SaaS-based trade promotion management and optimization software to the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced today its acquisition of TABS Analytics. The combined entity brings together the market-leading trade effectiveness, data analytics, category management and shopper insights solutions of TABS with the technical acumen, trade management expertise and domain knowledge of Blacksmith. This acquisition further establishes Blacksmith as a premier revenue management solution provider with a global operational footprint and a marquee roster of more than 350 CPG clients spanning Fortune 100 to mid-market and specialty manufacturers.