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.
We mined Amazon's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in retail.
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.
We mined Instacart’s acquisitions and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
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.
We dig into the ways retailers are changing how consumers shop IRL — and how tech will support the transition.
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 physical point-of-sale systems — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
We outline the market outlook for grocery microfulfillment in retail grocery — 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.
We outline the market outlook for employee task management in retail — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
We outline the market outlook for omnichannel clienteling solutions in retail — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
We outline the market outlook for contactless self-checkout in retail — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
We outline the market outlook for unattended checkout solutions in grocery retail — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.
Our retail tech analysts uncover 3 key trends emerging from our retail industry data.
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.
From loss prevention tech to retail indoor mapping analytics, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the tech solutions retailers like Kroger, Walmart, and Allbirds are using to minimize costs and maximize returns through digitizing and automating their in-store operations.
Retail tech investment activity continues to slow down in Q3'22 as quarterly funding sinks 33% quarter-over-quarter.
From automating the creation of personalized videos to enabling new virtual customer experiences, these startups are using AI to help brands and retailers create highly engaging digital content at scale.
From marketing attribution to reverse logistics, we've identified the tech solutions retailers should prioritize to protect their margins.
We mined Alibaba’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in retail.
Physical stores play a pivotal role in retailers’ omnichannel evolution. This Tech Market Map takes a deep dive into companies that are helping retailers like Walmart and Sephora optimize their operations, engage their customers, and ultimately drive sales.
Our retail tech analysts uncover 3 key trends emerging from our retail industry data.
From HVAC optimization to digital twins, we evaluate and prioritize technologies for building managers to consider in building efficiency & efficacy.
From product information management to AI-powered search & recommendation engines, we take a look at the merchandising technologies that retailers and brands should consider in the short and long term.
After a record-setting 2021, global retail tech investment slows dramatically in Q2'22.