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The 5 Rising Retail Tech Markets to Watch in 2024

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The 5 Rising Retail Tech Markets to Watch in 2024

Discover the retail trends and tech to watch in 2024.

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Sep 29, 2023

A travel activity booking unicorn just doubled its valuation to $2B. What are the investment, valuation, and headcount trends in the space?

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A travel activity booking unicorn just doubled its valuation to $2B. What are the investment, valuation, and headcount trends in the space?

We assess the momentum of the tour and activity booking market following GetYourGuide’s $85M round.

Jun 8, 2023

Pet telehealth is going mainstream. Here are the key players in remote vet services.

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Pet telehealth is going mainstream. Here are the key players in remote vet services.

Pet owners’ desire for convenience and a shortage of vets are boosting pet telehealth providers. We dig into the market and its key players.

Jun 2, 2023

Will livestream shopping ever take off globally?

Research Brief

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

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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

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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

Automated vehicle inspection tech is gaining momentum. What does this mean for the automotive aftermarket?

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Automated vehicle inspection tech is gaining momentum. What does this mean for the automotive aftermarket?

Despite a broader pullback in auto tech investment, companies automating the vehicle inspection process are gaining traction with investors and major players across the automotive value chain.

May 17, 2023

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

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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

Research Brief

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?

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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

What happened to autonomous checkout? Slow adoption is putting $900M+ of venture funding at risk

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What happened to autonomous checkout? Slow adoption is putting $900M+ of venture funding at risk

Despite a slow roll-out of autonomous checkout solutions and recent setbacks for Amazon’s cashierless stores, current tailwinds and consolidations could set the industry back on track.

May 3, 2023

The $95B retail theft problem is an untapped opportunity for tech vendors

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The $95B retail theft problem is an untapped opportunity for tech vendors

As the threat of shoplifting intensifies, companies developing loss prevention tech have a large opportunity in front of them.

May 2, 2023

82 companies digitizing retail in emerging markets

Research Brief

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

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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

Here’s a list of 154 bankruptcies in the retail apocalypse – and why they failed

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Here’s a list of 154 bankruptcies in the retail apocalypse – and why they failed

From executive missteps to pandemic-related shutdowns, we look at why some of the biggest retailers, including Bed Bath & Beyond and JCPenney, have filed for bankruptcy.

Apr 26, 2023

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

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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

Lululemon may be able to recoup its MIRROR investment despite challenges in the connected fitness equipment space

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Lululemon may be able to recoup its MIRROR investment despite challenges in the connected fitness equipment space

Lululemon is looking to sell MIRROR. Despite Tonal’s recent down round and Peloton’s share price drop, the activewear brand might still be able to make a gain on the sale of its connected fitness equipment business.

Apr 21, 2023

Market Trend Report: Location-based marketing for brands & retailers

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Market Trend Report: Location-based marketing for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for location-based marketing in the consumer and retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 21, 2023

Market Trend Report: Data clean rooms for brands & retailers

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Market Trend Report: Data clean rooms for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for data clean rooms in the consumer & retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 21, 2023

Market Trend Report: Marketing attribution for brands & retailers

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Market Trend Report: Marketing attribution for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for marketing attribution in the consumer and retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 21, 2023

Research Brief

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

Market Trend Report: Digital sampling for brands & retailers

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Market Trend Report: Digital sampling for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for digital sampling in the consumer and retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 19, 2023

Market Trend Report: Trade promotion optimization for brands & retailers

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Market Trend Report: Trade promotion optimization for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for trade promotion optimization in the consumer and retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 19, 2023

Market Trend Report: Virtual try-on for brands & retailers

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Market Trend Report: Virtual try-on for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for virtual try-on in the consumer and retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 19, 2023

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

Research Brief

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

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