
Globally, the retail industry has become more competitive than ever as consumers have plenty of options when buying any product. The retail sector is becoming more diverse because each customer has different and customized requirements, making it difficult for retailers to target a group. Artificial Intelligence is now being used by retailers to gain real-time and in-depth insights to attract diverse shoppers.
The revolution of AI is changing the customer shopping experience. Artificial Intelligence in retail offers many opportunities in the retail space, as retailers have huge customer data available to them. Retailers can now better understand their customers and provide personalized recommendations, which can help retain customers and open up new revenue streams for retailers. Brick-and-mortar retailers are spending on AI-based solutions to better understand their customers and improve their shopping experience. The e-commerce industry is using AI to focus on applications such as product recommendations, search analysis, analyzing consumer sentiments and promotions.
Market analysis
According to some research, Artificial Intelligence in the retail and e-commerce market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 42.8% over the forecast period of 2019–2025 and to reach $ 19.37 billion by 2025. Various retail and e-commerce companies are investing in digital technologies like IoT, AI, and big data to stay ahead of the competition. Retail and e-commerce companies are adopting AI-based solutions to improve performance and achieve higher profits and business growth. These solutions can also be used for critical decision making around sales and business planning, pricing strategies and product promotions.
Market segmentation analysis
The report provides in-depth qualitative insights and some forecasts and forecasts or projections of the market based on historical data. The projections and trends found in the report are based on vendors’ portfolios, blogs, whitepapers and vendor presentations using proven research methods and turns. Therefore, the research report covers each side of the market and is segmented on the basis of regional markets, providers, applications and company size.
Competitive Analysis
This report covers and analyzes AI in the Retail and E-Commerce market. Major vendors in different columns are planning for higher investment in this market and as a result, the market is expected to grow at an impressive rate in the coming years. Key players follow various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as mergers & acquisitions, collaborations & partnerships, joint ventures and some other strategies to stay strong in the market.
Regional Analysis
Europe held the largest market share in 2018 and is projected to dominate the AI in the retail and e-commerce market during the forecast period. Retailers in this region are focusing on loyalty programs to make emotional connections with their customers, by leveraging the power of AI. The growing number of retailers’ partnerships in this region for expanding their services is driving the growth of the market. For example, IKEA, a home goods giant, acquired TaskRabbit, an online platform that connects skilled taskers with customers. In 2018, Metro AG, a Germany-based bricks-and-mortar retailer, invested in a start-up offering AI-based visual recognition solutions for in-store insights.
Benefits
The report provides an in-depth analysis of AI in the retail and e-commerce market. Retailers can make the best use of the available data by using AI-based solutions to analyze customer behavior, purchase patterns, and preferences, thus providing them with personalized recommendations. With data-fueled customer insights, retailers can create unforgettable experiences for their customers and increase long-term customer loyalty. Visual search helps online and in-store retailers to increase revenue by accurately pointing customers to the product they are looking for, apparel, home appliances, and accessories. The report discusses the market in terms of types, solutions, applications, and regions. Further, the report provides details about the major challenges affecting the growth of the market.