PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1813770
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1813770
Retail self-scanning solutions are systems designed for customers to scan and manage their purchases while shopping in stores. These solutions are aimed at increasing convenience, speeding up shopping times, reducing checkout queues, and enhancing overall customer satisfaction in retail settings.
The primary components of retail self-scanning solutions include hardware, software, and other related technologies. Hardware comprises physical devices such as handheld scanners, mobile devices, kiosks, and self-checkout machines, enabling customers to independently scan and pack their purchases. These systems support various transaction modes, including both cash and cashless options, and are utilized across diverse retail formats such as convenience stores, department stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, specialty retailers, and others.
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 self scanning solutions market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.36 billion in 2024 to $6.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing customer demand for convenience, growth of e-commerce, increasing store efficiency, expansion of omni-channel retailing, and improving inventory management.
The retail self scanning solutions market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of digital transformation, rising demand for contactless shopping, increasing focus on customer convenience, and rising popularity of self-service kiosks. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of mobile self-scanning apps, advancements in RFID technology, advancements in barcode scanning technology, development of user friendly interfaces, and integration with digital payment platforms.
The forecast of 13.5% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Increased tariffs on handheld scanning devices and NFC readers are likely to delay the rollout of retail self-scanning solutions, especially in high-volume stores aiming for contactless convenience. 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 retail self-scanning solutions market is poised for growth driven by the expansion of e-commerce. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, involves buying and selling goods or services over the internet and electronic platforms. It encompasses various transactions such as online retail stores, business-to-business (B2B) sales, online auctions, and digital marketplaces. The rise of e-commerce is fueled by increased internet accessibility, convenience in shopping, technological advancements, and a wider range of products available. Retail self-scanning solutions enhance e-commerce by integrating in-store and online shopping experiences, improving inventory management, gathering customer data, streamlining click-and-collect services, and boosting customer engagement and satisfaction. For example, in May 2024, the United States Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the first quarter of 2024 reached $289.2 billion, marking a 2.1% increase (+-0.7%) from the previous quarter, underscoring the role of e-commerce in driving the demand for retail self-scanning solutions.
Leading companies in the retail self-scanning solutions market are focusing on developing advanced technologies such as automated checkout systems to simplify shopping processes, reduce checkout times, and optimize operations for both retailers and customers. Automated checkout systems enable customers to scan and pay for items independently, reducing the need for cashier interaction and enhancing overall shopping efficiency. For instance, in December 2023, Enactor, a UK-based retail software company, launched Enactor Self-Checkout, a flexible solution that enhances the retail experience through rapid RFID scanning technology for quick product identification. This versatile platform supports seamless customer engagement across various sectors, facilitating faster transactions, improved scanning accuracy, real-time inventory management, enhanced security measures, and valuable analytics.
In April 2022, Extenda Retail, a Sweden-based software company, acquired Re-Vision BV, a Netherlands-based leader in self-scanning solutions. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Extenda Retail's capabilities in digital commerce and self-service technologies, offering retailers innovative solutions to integrate physical and digital shopping experiences effectively.
Major companies operating in the retail self scanning solutions market are Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NCR Voyix Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated, Verifone Systems Inc., Bizerba SE & Co. KG, Lightspeed Commerce Inc., Datalogic S.p.A., Elo Touch Solutions Inc., Pricer AB, Impinj Inc., TSC Auto ID Technology Co. Ltd., Scandit AG, Newland EMEA, Trigo Vision Ltd., CipherLab Co. Ltd., Digimarc Corporation, Konvergence S.r.l., Socket Mobile Inc., Datema Retail B.V., Bluebird Inc., Aila Technologies Inc.
North America was the largest region in the retail self scanning solutions market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the retail self scanning solutions market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the retail self scanning solutions market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The retail self-scanning solutions market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as self-checkout systems, mobile scanning apps, and automated payment processing solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The retail self-scanning solutions market also includes sales of handheld scanners, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and readers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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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