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Retail sourcing and procurement encompass services utilized by organizations to assess and engage suppliers in acquiring products and services. In the retail context, procurement involves the identification and purchase of products that retailers aim to sell. The realm of retail sourcing and procurement incorporates various technologies facilitating activities such as insourcing, outsourcing, global sourcing, and strategic sourcing, ultimately streamlining supplier and contract management.
The primary types of solutions in retail sourcing and procurement are strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract management, procure-to-pay, and spend analysis. Strategic sourcing encompasses all upstream procurement activities, from spend analysis and supplier/category management to sourcing initiatives and contract management. A comprehensive strategic sourcing solution simplifies and collaborates on these complex business procedures, enhancing procurement to generate greater company value, optimize expenditure control, and manage supplier risk efficiently. The diverse services offered in this field include implementation, consulting, training, support, and employment, catering to various sectors such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a profound impact on the retail and wholesale sector, particularly in areas such as sourcing, inventory management, and pricing strategies. Increased duties on imported consumer goods including electronics, apparel, furniture, and packaged foods have driven up procurement costs, forcing many retailers and wholesalers to either raise prices for consumers or absorb the financial hit. Small and mid-sized businesses, which often lack pricing leverage, are especially at risk, facing tighter margins and reduced competitiveness. Supply chain disruptions and international shipping uncertainties have further strained inventory cycles. At the same time, retaliatory tariffs from overseas markets have diminished export opportunities for U.S. brands, curbing potential revenue growth. In response, many companies are pivoting to domestic and regional suppliers, bolstering supply chain resilience, and leveraging data-driven demand forecasting to manage cost fluctuations and sustain customer satisfaction.
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The retail sourcing and procurement market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.61 billion in 2024 to $6.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing digitalization in the retail sector, rising automation in procurement and increased funding and investments for retail sourcing and procurement platforms.
The retail sourcing and procurement market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing use of cloud-based platforms, increasing adoption of blockchain in procurement and sourcing and growth in digital technologies such as automation, analytics and AI (artificial intelligence). Major trends in the forecast period include focus on localization of suppliers, focus on adoption of procurement-as-a-service (PaaS) model, focus on deploying artificial intelligence and digitization, focus on launching new, innovative products, focus on mergers and acquisitions and focus on offering sustainable procurement software solutions.
The forecast of 14.0% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.2% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariff barriers on global raw materials and intermediate goods may complicate sourcing strategies, leading to higher procurement costs and reduced sourcing flexibility for U.S. retailers. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The growing trend of digitalization is anticipated to drive the expansion of the retail sourcing and procurement market in the coming years. Digitalization involves creating digital representations of physical attributes and aids the retail sourcing and procurement market by providing digital solutions. For example, in November 2023, the European Central Bank, a Germany-based central bank, reported that in the second half of 2022, the total number of non-cash payments in the European area rose by 8.8%, reaching 65.9 billion compared to the previous six months. The total value of these payments also increased by 2.8%, amounting to €118.8 trillion (approximately $128.55 trillion). Consequently, the growth of digitalization is propelling the retail sourcing and procurement market.
The rising adoption of cloud-based platforms in retail sourcing and procurement is expected to significantly drive market growth. Technology platforms are now central to the procurement industry, leading service providers to collaborate with procurement technology vendors to share their expertise in implementation and application management while incorporating these external platforms into their services. Modern cloud-based networks and platforms, such as SAP Ariba, Tradeshift, SMART by GEP, and Coupa, are becoming increasingly popular. For instance, in December 2023, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based intergovernmental organization, revealed that 45.2% of EU enterprises utilized cloud computing services in 2023, marking a 4.2 percentage point increase from 2021. These services provide access to software, computing power, storage capacity, and more over the internet.
Retail sourcing and procurement solution providers are introducing innovative products. In September 2022, Craft, a leading supplier intelligence platform provider, announced the launch of three new product offerings - Craft Risk Hub, Craft N-Tier Mapping, and Craft Alerts - providing real-time risk assessment with objective data and advanced machine learning algorithms. Craft Risk Hub, for instance, offers supply chain and procurement experts contextualized insights on suppliers through data-driven benchmarking.
Leading companies in the retail sourcing and procurement market are concentrating on innovations such as payment automation for extracting invoice data from scanned documents. Payment automation involves leveraging technology to simplify and automate the processes of making and receiving payments. For example, in May 2024, Coupa Software Incorporated, a US-based software firm, introduced AI-driven innovations designed to improve operational efficiency and productivity for businesses. This new AI-driven platform automates accounts payable (AP) processes by digitizing invoices and assigning tax codes, which minimizes manual entry and accelerates approvals. Workflow processes are enhanced through auto-assignment, optimizing time management for teams. Improved buying experiences and supplier collaboration facilitate decision-making and increase profitability. Additionally, new AI tools provide risk-informed contract recommendations, enhancing compliance and mitigating legal risks.
In February 2022, Blume Global, an India-based provider of end-to-end supply chain visibility technology solutions, acquired Live Source. Live Source is a multi-enterprise supply chain business network for complex manufacturers. The acquisition provides current Live Source customers with access to Blume's extensive logistics execution technology and supply chain management expertise, further enhancing their capabilities.
Major companies operating in the retail sourcing and procurement market include IBM Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Coupa Software Incorporated, Ivalua Inc, Zycus Inc, GEP Worldwide, Epicor Software Corporation, Basware Corporation, Vroozi Inc, ET2C International, Alibaba, Supreme Group, Infiniti Research, Proactis, Accenture, GEODIS, PwC, Jumia, KPMG, Dragon Sourcing, EDS International, Blue Yonder, Protiviti, Honeywell International Inc., Bain & Company, Theodor Wille Intertrade, Boston Consulting, Cayena, Linkana, Coletar, Dukkantek, Conektr, Lawazem, EPCM Holdings
North America was the largest region in the retail sourcing and procurement market in 2024. The regions covered in the retail sourcing and procurement market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the retail sourcing and procurement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.
The retail sourcing and procurement market includes revenues earned by entities by insourcing, outsourcing, global and strategic sourcing, direct procurement, indirect procurement, goods procurement, and services procurement. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.