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Here are this week's top research briefs.

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 and beyond.

Big Tech’s Playbook: Where Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, And Apple Are Investing & Acquiring — And What It Signals About The Future
Tech giants have seen record growth over the past year. We dig into where Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are placing their bets to analyze their strategies across the cloud, retail, and more.

Which Investors Have Backed The Most Billion-Dollar Companies — And Who Has The Best Hit Rate?
We rank the top 10 investors based on unicorn portfolio companies (worth $1B+) and score their efficiency based on early-stage bets.

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.

50 Future Unicorns
CB Insights and Fast Company team up to analyze high-momentum startups.

State Of Wellness In Consumer & Retail: The Trends Reshaping Customer Expectations
Our State Of Wellness In Consumer & Retail report highlights solutions focused on promoting well-being, from mental health to financial wellness. We break down what these trends mean for 2021 and beyond.

Dark Convenience Stores Are Surging. Here’s What’s At Stake For Grocers, CPG Brands, & Delivery Giants
Digital delivery service companies have already seen funding quintuple since last year. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — Personal Automobile Telematics In P&C Insurance
This report uses the CB Insights Execution & Market Strength Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver solutions for Personal Automobile Telematics in P&C insurance.