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Retail business management software encompasses a comprehensive solution designed to streamline operations within retail environments, spanning from point-of-sale transactions to inventory management. By integrating sales, inventory, and customer data, this software aims to optimize decision-making processes and enhance overall efficiency and customer satisfaction in the competitive retail landscape.
The primary types of retail business management software are cloud-based solutions and traditional on-premise solutions. Cloud-based solutions involve the delivery of computing services, resources, and applications over the Internet rather than through physical servers or hardware. These solutions offer various deployment options, including on-demand and on-premise setups, and find application across various retail sectors such as markets, department stores, restaurants, shops, 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 significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The retail business management software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.51 billion in 2024 to $9.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for automation, the growth of e-commerce, the globalization of retail, the need for efficient inventory management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
The retail business management software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emphasis on data security and privacy, expansion of cloud-based solutions, demand for real-time analytics and insights, focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices, and rise of mobile commerce and mobile point-of-sale (mPOS). Major trends in the forecast period include increased use of augmented reality in retail management software, growth of subscription-based pricing models, emphasis on predictive analytics for demand forecasting, convergence of online and offline shopping experiences, and rise of blockchain technology for supply chain transparency.
The forecast of 9.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Increased licensing and integration costs tied to software developed in tariff-affected countries may hinder adoption of end-to-end retail management platforms. 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 online shopping is set to drive the expansion of the retail business management software market in the upcoming years. Online shopping involves purchasing goods or services from an online retailer or e-commerce platform via the Internet. This trend is gaining popularity due to its convenience, personalized experiences, easy payment options, safety features, and advancements in technology. Retail business management software plays a crucial role in online shopping operations by streamlining inventory management, order fulfillment, customer relationship management, analytics, marketing, and accounting processes. This enables online retailers to operate more efficiently and effectively. For instance, in February 2024, the Census Bureau of the US Department of Commerce reported a notable 7.5% increase in e-commerce sales in the final quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, highlighting the growing popularity of online shopping and its impact on the retail business management software market.
Key players in the retail business management software market are developing technological solutions with advanced features such as inventory management and business analytics to streamline retail operations and support business growth. The integration of inventory management and business analytics functionalities offers a comprehensive solution for retailers, enhancing operational efficiency, decision-making capabilities, and overall business performance. For example, in November 2022, NeuRMS, a US-based cloud software company, launched its retail management software targeting retail businesses such as supermarkets, restaurants, and warehouses in Nigeria. This scalable solution aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, expand operations, and address fraud concerns. It includes features such as point-of-sale functionalities, inventory management, retail customer relationship management, business analytics, customer-focused data, rent and lease tracking, and an intuitive interface. These features are crucial for retail management software as they contribute to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business success.
In October 2023, Nayax, an Israel-based company specializing in payment and management solutions, acquired Retail Pro International for $36.5 million. This strategic acquisition positions Nayax as a significant player in the retail technology landscape, aiming to offer a comprehensive solution to a broader range of retailers and unlock new revenue opportunities. Retail Pro International, based in the US, develops enterprise retail management software to help retailers optimize their business operations.
Major companies operating in the retail business management software market are Comcash Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, NetSuite Inc., SAP SE, Salesforce.com Inc., Intuit Inc., NCR Corporation, Shopify Inc., Epicor Software Corporation, Cegid Group, Lightspeed POS Inc., Aptos Inc., Revel Systems Inc., Mi9 Retail Inc., Epos Now Limited, Vend Limited, Jesta I.S. Inc, Brightpearl Limited, Retail Pro International LLC, Tillpoint Limited, GoFrugal Technologies Private Limited, One Step Retail Solutions LLC, Wondersoft Private Limited, Heartland Payment Systems LLC
North America was the largest region in the retail business management software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the retail business management software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the retail business management software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The retail business management software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as implementation support, inventory management, customer relationship management, analytics and reporting, and employee management. 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.