E-Commerce

The fashion design & merchandising automation market map

The fashion design & merchandising automation market map

From generative AI-powered fashion design to trend identification, we break down the critical categories of vendors helping the fashion industry design and merchandise products more efficiently.

Aug 21, 2023

Analyzing LVMH’s growth strategy: How the $450B luxury giant is adapting to keep its edge

Analyzing LVMH’s growth strategy: How the $450B luxury giant is adapting to keep its edge

LVMH’s recent activity reveals its growing ambition to appeal to Gen Z and millennial customers.

Aug 15, 2023

The cookieless targeting market map

The cookieless targeting market map

From device fingerprinting to social listening, we break down the vendors helping marketers target customers without the use of third-party cookies.

Aug 14, 2023

The generative AI in retail market map

The generative AI in retail market map

From fashion design to e-commerce search, we break down the categories of tech vendors bringing generative AI to retail.

Aug 3, 2023

Amazon’s rumored takeover of Ocado would be one of its largest acquisitions to date. How likely is it to be good value for money?

Amazon’s rumored takeover of Ocado would be one of its largest acquisitions to date. How likely is it to be good value for money?

One of the largest grocery fulfillment players could be seeking an exit. We look at how its valuation, revenue, and IP stack up against competitors.

Jun 28, 2023

103 companies powering AI-driven digital experiences for CPG & fashion brands

103 companies powering AI-driven digital experiences for CPG & fashion brands

With interest in AI at a fever pitch, this market map looks at the companies helping CPG and fashion brands — like Coca-Cola and H&M — deliver intelligent digital experiences to boost customer loyalty and revenue.

Jun 21, 2023

Will livestream shopping ever take off globally?

Will livestream shopping ever take off globally?

Live video shopping is a way of life in countries like China and India, but it has yet to catch fire the same way in other markets across the globe.

May 25, 2023

DroneUp’s layoffs point to growing pains in the drone delivery space

DroneUp’s layoffs point to growing pains in the drone delivery space

We break down the mixed outlook for drone delivery companies as investment soars for some while others face technical hurdles and cost-cutting measures.

May 23, 2023

How Kroger’s investments in omnichannel fulfillment have helped it expand to new markets

How Kroger’s investments in omnichannel fulfillment have helped it expand to new markets

The grocery leader has been an early adopter of omnichannel fulfillment tech, which helps it prepare and deliver online orders more efficiently and to more customers. We break down its moves in key areas like microfulfillment and on-demand delivery.

May 22, 2023

How Walmart’s omnichannel fulfillment investments drove its e-commerce revenue to $70B+

How Walmart’s omnichannel fulfillment investments drove its e-commerce revenue to $70B+

The retail giant has been testing and investing in key areas of omnichannel fulfillment, including automated distribution centers and on-demand delivery, to compete with Amazon and grow revenue.

May 16, 2023

Which investors stand to lose as Amazon brand aggregators hit a wall?

The once-booming sector, which acquires and grows brands that sell on Amazon and other online marketplaces, is struggling as Amazon’s growth has slowed.

May 11, 2023

From boom to burst: What happened to ultrafast delivery?

From boom to burst: What happened to ultrafast delivery?

Investors poured over $12B into companies that promised to deliver groceries in under 30 minutes. Now consolidation is slashing their returns.

May 9, 2023

82 companies digitizing retail in emerging markets

82 companies digitizing retail in emerging markets

From payments to omnichannel operations, these startups are helping emerging-economy merchants become tech-enabled and take advantage of online shopping.

May 1, 2023

The State of Retail Tech in 5 charts: Funding in Q1’23 plummets to its lowest level since Q2’16

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.

Apr 28, 2023

Did Instagram’s new feature update just torch $260M of venture funding to link-in-bio companies?

Did Instagram’s new feature update just torch $260M of venture funding to link-in-bio companies?

With Instagram now allowing 5 external links on a user’s profile, standalone link-in-bio companies are going to have a tougher time defining their value proposition.

Apr 21, 2023

Why did Walmart take a loss on Bonobos?

Why did Walmart take a loss on Bonobos?

Walmart’s divestment of the D2C brand cements the retailer’s priorities in B2B tech.

Apr 20, 2023

AI is accelerating digital content creation. Which technologies should brands prioritize to keep up?

AI is accelerating digital content creation. Which technologies should brands prioritize to keep up?

From content distribution to virtual fashion, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the technologies helping brands and retailers create, manage, and distribute content at scale.

Apr 18, 2023

Did L’Oréal overpay for Aēsop? A look at how skincare valuation multiples are faring

Did L’Oréal overpay for Aēsop? A look at how skincare valuation multiples are faring

Aēsop is L’Oréal’s largest acquisition to date. Recent comparable transactions suggest it paid a fair price, but other premium beauty players may be overvalued.

Apr 18, 2023

Analyzing a16z’s investment strategy in consumer & retail tech: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

Analyzing a16z’s investment strategy in consumer & retail tech: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

We identify a16z’s top priorities across travel tech, e-commerce enablement, food tech, and more.

Apr 10, 2023

Alibaba is splitting up its business. What’s next for its retail divisions?

Alibaba is splitting up its business. What’s next for its retail divisions?

We mined Alibaba’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in retail.

Apr 5, 2023

87 early-stage companies powering the resale revenue stream for retailers

87 early-stage companies powering the resale revenue stream for retailers

From resale-as-a-service to collectibles resale, we look at the recommerce startups helping brands, retailers, and individual sellers generate revenue and connect with their customers.

Mar 17, 2023

Amazon in Supply Chain: How the tech giant is building on its e-commerce investments to offer B2B supply chain services

Amazon in Supply Chain: How the tech giant is building on its e-commerce investments to offer B2B supply chain services

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.

Mar 14, 2023

Retail Tech 100: The most promising retail tech startups of 2023

Retail Tech 100: The most promising retail tech startups of 2023

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.

Mar 14, 2023

6 applications of generative AI in retail

6 applications of generative AI in retail

From virtual photoshoots to e-commerce product descriptions, we break down 6 ways brands and retailers can leverage generative AI to cut costs and create more engaging content.

Mar 8, 2023

82 early-stage social commerce companies making shopping more engaging and convenient

82 early-stage social commerce companies making shopping more engaging and convenient

From B2B tools like influencer marketing platforms to B2C solutions like chat commerce, we look at the social commerce startups helping brands connect with online shoppers.

Mar 2, 2023

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