The retail industry plays a pivotal role in the US economy and has been evolving with new technologies. As a result, retailers have been involved in many partnerships, investments, and M&As, primarily in the transportation and logistics, retail technology, and health and wellness sectors. 

In this Edge Insight, we focus on 10 of the largest US retailers—Amazon (retail operations), Walmart, Costco, The Home Depot, Kroger, Walgreens, Target, CVS Health, Lowe’s, and Albertsons. Our analysis is based on information from SPEEDA Edge's competitor intelligence tool, which has recorded over 500 partnerships, investments, and M&A deals related to these retailers in the last six years. We analyze the most relevant new tech for the retail sector, as well as the best ways to engage with startups working in these areas, historical trends, and more.