Weather risk intelligence funding surges as extreme weather events pile up
Following a nearly 90% drop last year, weather risk intelligence funding is on track to hit a 5-year high. We assess the market's momentum.
Following a nearly 90% drop last year, weather risk intelligence funding is on track to hit a 5-year high. We assess the market's momentum.
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.
Advancements in satellite tech are improving how organizations communicate and monitor operations. We break down 3 key applications across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and energy.
We break down the mixed outlook for drone delivery companies as investment soars for some while others face technical hurdles and cost-cutting measures.
We assess the current state of the autonomous ground delivery market following news from Nuro and prior scale-backs from Amazon and FedEx.
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.
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.
Investors poured over $12B into companies that promised to deliver groceries in under 30 minutes. Now consolidation is slashing their returns.
From payments to omnichannel operations, these startups are helping emerging-economy merchants become tech-enabled and take advantage of online shopping.
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.