The State of Retail Tech in 5 charts: Funding in Q1’23 plummets to its lowest level since Q2’16
Retail tech funding declines by 23% in Q1’23 as deals plunge and investor attention shifts toward early-stage rounds.
Retail tech funding declines by 23% in Q1’23 as deals plunge and investor attention shifts toward early-stage rounds.
After years of disruptive global events, supply chain visibility has become a pressing priority for many companies — and an opportunity for big tech. We look at how Microsoft hopes to beat its rivals to the punch.
Walmart’s divestment of the D2C brand cements the retailer’s priorities in B2B tech.
We identify a16z’s top priorities across travel tech, e-commerce enablement, food tech, and more.
We mined Alibaba’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in retail.
AXA Venture Partners has invested in companies addressing some of the most pressing risks across insurance. We break down where the firm is placing its bets and what it means for the industry.
We dig into how Amazon is using its extensive investments for its e-commerce business to reduce costs throughout the supply chain and find new revenue streams — including in often overlooked areas like the middle mile and intralogistics.
The Retail Tech 100 is CB Insights' annual list of the 100 most promising private retail tech companies in the world. This year’s winners are using technology to help retailers create more connected and personalized experiences and drive efficiency and profitability.
Emerging technologies like digital twins and AI route optimization are making it easier to communicate and plan across a traditionally fragmented industry. We look at how Google is bringing new cloud offerings that enable more efficient and sustainable supply chains.
By positioning itself as a B2B tech provider, Walmart could command a higher valuation than traditional grocery retail. We break down how the retail giant built its tech offerings — and the 3 sectors it'll take on next.
By positioning itself as a B2B tech provider, Walmart could command a higher valuation than traditional grocery retail. We break down how the retail giant built its tech offerings — and the 3 sectors it'll take on next.
CB Insights produces a wealth of research across food & meal delivery, grocery retail tech, food waste management, and more. Check out our top food & beverage research and what's ahead in 2023.
From delivery management software to microfulfillment, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the last-mile tech solutions that retail leaders like Walmart and 7-Eleven use to improve efficiency, minimize costs, and boost profits.
CB Insights produces a wealth of supply chain & logistics research across retail, food & grocery, and more. Check out our top research in the space and what's ahead in 2023.
CB Insights produces a wealth of research covering retail innovation, from the tech solutions with the most potential to the biggest players’ growth strategies. Check out our top retail & e-commerce research and what's ahead in 2023.
From shelf-life extension solutions to upcycled ingredients, these startups are helping the food industry reduce the cost of food waste while promoting more sustainable practices.
We mined PepsiCo’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
We outline the market outlook for demand forecasting and inventory optimization in retail — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
We outline the market outlook for auto replenishment for grocery retailers – from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
With demand for tech-enabled fulfillment solutions on the rise, Gap and American Eagle Outfitters are building out their own logistics networks — to cut fulfillment costs, gain visibility, and tap into a new revenue stream.
We mined Shopify's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
Rising shipping costs combined with shoppers’ expectations of fast and free delivery are impacting retailers’ profitability. This Market Map looks at the companies helping retail leaders — like Walmart and American Eagle — optimize their last-mile operations.
We mined Ryder's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
Retail tech investment activity continues to slow down in Q3'22 as quarterly funding sinks 33% quarter-over-quarter.
From cobots to drones, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the tech solutions that warehouse operators like UPS and FedEx, as well as retailers such as Walmart and Target, use to drive warehouse productivity, cost efficiency, and safety.