Deep Dive | April 13, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaRetail media is a key advertising channel, providing retailers with a new revenue stream and marketers with a valuable opportunity to reach consumers. We highlight key industry trends in retail media and present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their retail media capabilities. Read More
Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Robotics and AutomationRobotics and automation will increasingly play an important role as retailers look to invest in technologies to deal with margin pressures amid inflationary pressure and an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We present selected startups globally whose robotics technology solutions support brands and retailers in automating processes across selected categories. Read More
Deep Dive | November 23, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Crime PreventionThe need to tackle security-related challenges—from shoplifting-driven shrinkage to e-commerce returns fraud—is resulting in increasing demand from retailers for innovative loss-prevention solutions. We highlight three key industry trends in retail crime prevention and present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations. Read More
Deep Dive | November 2, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestream E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms—2022 UpdateLivestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2022 Register for Free Access Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—October 2022 UpdateIsrael’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. We present selected startups in Israel that provide technologies through the retail value chain. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Quick CommerceQuick-commerce players provide rapid home delivery of groceries and daily essential items to customers. We present selected startups globally that provide quick-commerce (instant needs) services across the retail sector through dark stores and partnerships. Read More
Deep Dive | August 30, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous CheckoutCheckout technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, from cashierless self-checkout to fully autonomous experiences. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper ConvenienceEnsuring convenient and seamless e-commerce experiences is indispensable for retailers to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive retail environment. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in online shopper convenience. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass CustomizationMass customization enables brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features while maintaining costs closer to those of mass-produced goods. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization. Read More
Deep Dive | May 26, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns ManagementWhile handling returns efficiently is one of retail’s costliest and most cumbersome tasks, technology innovations can help to overcome this operational challenge. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands and retailers in returns management. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty ProgramsCustomer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless CommerceAs retailers continually explore ways to streamline their omnichannel operations, switching to headless commerce has emerged as a major initiative. We present selected startups globally with innovative headless commerce solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | March 2, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: PaymentsPandemic-induced growth in e-commerce sales has led to increased focus among brands and retailers on developing their payment infrastructure. We present selected startups globally with innovative payment technology solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: The MetaverseThe infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. We present selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse. Read More