What this $37B grocery giant is doing to optimize its inventory management
From demand forecasting to automated fulfillment, Kroger is leveraging a wide array of tech solutions to tackle the challenging task of inventory management.
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Latin American on-demand delivery and transportation super app Yummy raises $47M. Yummy competitors are Rappi, Justo, 99 minutos, Orchata, iFood, and Cornershop.
The funding will help Yummy support product development and market expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
ASTRO, a 15-minute grocery delivery provider for Indonesia, raises $60M from Accel, Citius, and Tiger Global, among others. ASTRO competitors are HappyFresh, SayurBox, and TaniHub Group.
The funding will help ASTRO acquire more customers, expand its team, and accelerate product development. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
The Future of the Supermarket: How technology is making grocery shopping more personalized, efficient, and sustainable
We dive into the evolution of the grocery store and where technology is taking it next, from AI nutritionist bots to 3D meat-printing butchers.
Analyzing DoorDash’s operational strategy: How the delivery leader is investing in local commerce
We mined DoorDash’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
1K Kirana, a hyperlocal shopping platform that aggregates kirana stores in India, raises $25M. 1K Kirana competitors are Bikayi, Dukaan, Jumbotail, Khatabook, Kirana King, OkCredit, ShopKirana, Udaan, and Vyapar.
The funding will help 1K Kirana expand its operations across India. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
60+ early-stage companies reshaping food & meal delivery
The food & meal delivery landscape is evolving as it responds to changing consumer expectations, supply chain issues, and more. From ultrafast delivery to ghost kitchens, we take a look at delivery innovators in the space.
Grocery delivery company Flink hits $5B valuation. Flink competitors are Buymie, Gorillas, Getir, La Belle Vie, Picnic, and Bring.
The company was last valued at $2.9B in December 2021. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Bigger than e-commerce? Digitizing the kirana store is the biggest opportunity in Indian retail
Incumbents like Reliance, Walmart, and Amazon are jumping to modernize India's mom & pop shops. We dig into the opportunities for tech and highlight notable startups working in the kirana economy.
Analyzing Nestlé’s growth strategy: How the company is prioritizing health & sustainability across its portfolio
Investment Thesis Map
We mined Nestlé’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
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.
MVP Technology Framework: Supply Chain Optimization for Grocery Retailers
This report uses the CB Insights MVP Technology Framework to rank tech market planning decisions and give an adoption playbook for the supply chain optimization domain.
India-based B2B seafood marketplace Captain Fresh hits $500M valuation. Captain Fresh competitors are Licious, TenderCuts, Fresh To Home, Zappfresh, and Meatigo.
This news comes on the heels of its Series C round. The company plans to use the funds to explore acquisition opportunities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Tech Market Map Report: Supply Chain Optimization in Grocery
This report looks at the grocery supply chain companies serving grocery retailers and food & beverage brands.
Asian and Hispanic e-grocer Weee! sees valuation hit $4.1B with new SoftBank financing. Weee!’s competitors include FreshGoGo, Umamicart, Yamibuy, and Asian Family Market.
This news comes on the heels of its Series E round. The company plans to use the funding to expand and diversify its product offering Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Plastic packaging is driving the global waste crisis. Here’s how top CPG corporations are tackling the issue
With consumer and regulatory pressure increasing, corporates are taking action to fund, test, and implement more sustainable packaging options. Using CB Insights data, we identify which sustainable packaging solutions have gained the most traction in CPG.
State of Food & Meal Delivery 2021 Report
Food & meal delivery saw a record-breaking year for funding, mega-rounds, unicorns, and more.
Zapp, A London-Based Instant Grocery Service, Raises $200M From Lightspeed Venture Partners. Zapp’s Competitors Include Gorillas, Getir, Gopuff, Jiffy, And Deliveroo.
Zapp plans to use the funds to enhance its technology and customer service. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
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.
State Of Retail Tech 2021 Report
Global retail tech funding, deals, exits, and more skyrocketed to records in 2021.
Deliverect Valuation Hits $1.4B For Its Restaurant Delivery Integration Platform. Deliverect Competitors Include OrderMark, ItsaCheckmate, Cuboh, OLO, And Otter
The funding will help Deliverect launch an app store and move into new geographic markets. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Analyzing Danone’s Growth Strategy: How The CPG Giant Is Creating A More Sustainable Food Supply Chain
We mined Danone’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
Dunzo Valuation Hits $775M With New Financing From Reliance — Its Competitors In The Indian Hyper-Local Delivery Space Include Swiggy, Zepto, And Blinkit
Dunzo plans to use the funds to enhance its quick commerce services and expand geographically. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Delivery Hero Acquires Glovo For $2.6B — A 6.4x Trailing Price/Revenue Valuation Multiple
The acquisition will help Delivery Hero expand globally. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Indian Seafood Marketplace Captain Fresh Raises At A $200M Valuation — Competitors Include Licious, Fresh To Home, And Zappfresh
Captain Fresh plans to use the funds to support domestic and global expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
What Does Walmart’s Driverless Delivery Strategy & Future Look Like?
From autonomous trucking to drone delivery to autonomous electric vehicle delivery, Walmart is making an increasing number of varied bets on the future of driverless delivery.