What L’Oréal, Nike, and LVMH are doing in Web3
Web3 is the buzzy new trend for fashion and beauty players pursuing new branding and monetization opportunities. Here’s how L'Oréal, Nike, and LVMH are approaching the next iteration of the internet.
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218 companies helping retail leaders make last-mile operations faster, cheaper, and more efficient
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.
125 companies using tech to enhance market research & consumer insights
Most product launches fail, but new technologies are helping to turn the tide. This Market Map looks at the companies offering market research tools like emotion AI and social listening to allow CPG companies like Nestle and Adidas to launch new products with more success.
13 tech solutions to help recession-proof retail businesses
From marketing attribution to reverse logistics, we've identified the tech solutions retailers should prioritize to protect their margins.
Analyzing H&M’s growth strategy: How the fashion giant is innovating in sustainability and omnichannel commerce
We mined H&M’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
The D2C Survival Guide: 5 direct-to-consumer companies that faced disaster — and what other brands can learn from them about business models, culture, and scaling
From overproducing expensive bikes to spending millions on acquiring customers for a product only purchased once a decade, D2C brands have experienced countless growing pains in recent years. We identify the lessons to be learned from major D2C brands that dug themselves into a hole.
These 15 technologies are helping brands & retailers supercharge merchandising — here are the ones to prioritize
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.
The virtual fitting room: How Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, and others are using AI and AR to transform shopping
We assess how leading fashion brands and retailers are increasing engagement and driving e-commerce conversions with virtual try-on tech.
The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality
The metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords in tech, and this far-reaching vision of a next-gen internet will rely upon an entire ecosystem of companies to make it a reality. We cut through the noise to explain what the metaverse is, how it's being built, and who's building it.
Here are the 5 biggest challenges for brands and retailers this year — and the tech that can solve them
From dealing with lasting supply chain disruptions and rising labor costs to meeting new shopper expectations, brands and retailers are facing major challenges. Here's how tech vendors can help — and how to choose among them.
The Future of Fashion: From design to merchandising, how tech is reshaping the industry
A look at the evolution of the fashion industry and where technology is taking it next, from AR/VR dressing rooms to temperature-changing smart fabrics to virtual goods in the metaverse.
100+ startups driving innovation in recommerce tech
Market Map
From retail-as-a-service to authentication to managed marketplaces, companies in the retail industry are making the process of giving old items new life more seamless and efficient.
The Shift To A Circular Economy: How Tech Is Shaping The Future Of Sustainable Retail
Consumers are increasingly pushing for sustainable business practices in retail, driving businesses to reassess what they produce — and how. From ingredient upcycling to plastic alternatives to smart trash cans, we look at the technologies placing sustainability at the center of retail products and processes.
Our Top CPG & Consumer Products Research Of 2021
CB Insights produces a wealth of research across food & beverage, fashion & beauty, wellness, and more. Here's our top CPG & consumer products research of 2021.
Nike’s Metaverse Bet — Acquires NFT Studio And Maker Of Virtual Sneakers And Collectibles RTFKT. Company’s Valuation Was $33.3M
With the acquisition, Nike plans to enhance its digital capabilities in order to sell digital sneakers in the metaverse. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Revery.ai Raised $125K To Enhance Virtual Dressing Room Technology Using Machine Vision
Revery.ai aims to use the funding to create a better virtual dressing room experience. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
70+ Synthetic Media Companies Using AI To Quickly Create & Personalize Digital Content
Market Map
From automating the creation of personalized videos to enabling new virtual customer experiences, these companies are deploying AI to help brands and retailers create engaging digital content.
Unbundling LVMH: How Traditional Luxury Retail Is Being Disrupted
From next-gen materials to NFTs, here's how luxury tech companies are unbundling the world's largest luxury group.
This SoftBank Group-Backed E-Commerce Giant Raised $1.5B To Expand Globally
The funding helps Trendyol achieve a valuation of $16.5B. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
This Accel-Backed Company Raised $20M For Its B2B Fashion Manufacturing Marketplace
The funding will help Fashinza accelerate its expansion in the US and the Middle East. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Etsy Nabs Clothing Resale Startup Depop For $1.6B To Woo Gen Z Shoppers
Looking for a slice of the fashion resale pie, Etsy acquired one of Gen Z’s favorite shopping apps. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
LVMH-Backed Lyst Raises $85M Ahead Of Potential IPO Listing
The funding helps Lyst’s valuation hit the $700M mark. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
NFTs Are Trending Up. Here Are The Opportunities For Brands And Retailers
NFTs are a very real opportunity for brands and retailers, with applications ranging from authenticating tangible goods to reducing friction in e-commerce to generating new revenue through virtual sales. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Our Top 2020 Retail & E-Commerce Research
CB Insights produces a wealth of research across retail, in-store tech, shopper engagement, D2C brands, and more. Here's our top retail & e-commerce research of 2020.
The State Of Sustainability In Consumer & Retail: Ahead In 2021
Our State of Sustainability in Consumer & Retail report highlights solutions focused on promoting environmental sustainability in the consumer and retail ecosystem. We break down what these trends mean for 2021, and how retailers and brands can prepare.
State Of Consumer Products Q3’20 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our consumer products report takes a data-driven look at deals, financing, and themes across consumer products categories. We highlight the trends that have continued to gain momentum since the start of pandemic and other areas of rising interest.