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Artificial intelligence in retail market expected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030, report
The artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 41 per cent from 2023 to 2030. This is according to a report by Meticulous Research.
The report: "The growth of the AI in retail market is driven by factors such as the growing awareness about AI and big data & analytics, the adoption of multichannel or omnichannel retailing strategies, and the need to enhance end-user experience and improve productivity. The increased adoption of AI-powered voice-enabled devices and the growing number of smartphones are expected to create growth opportunities for the players operating in this market." Active Companies active today in markets include: VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., Amazon.com, Inc. ,Oracle Corporation, Walmart Inc., The Kroger Co.
Meticulous Research: "Based on type, the online retail segment is expected to account for the largest share of the artificial intelligence in retail market in 2023. In the online retail sector, AI helps enhance customers' purchase decisions, informs the availability of alternative or new products, optimizes buying processes, identifies new markets, and automates workflows. In addition, AI solutions enable retailers to overcome geographical limitations, gain new customers with search engine visibility, locate products quicker, and enable customers to compare products. These factors drive the growth of this segment."
Technological advancements in AI are increasingly disrupting various functions across industries, including retail. The emergence of smart technologies for various applications in these industries is increasingly creating opportunities for the integration of AI-powered voice recognition tools as a part of smart solutions to further improve end-user experience.
In addition, the widespread adoption of smart gadgets and smart devices among consumers is increasingly driving the demand for various AI-powered voice and speech-enabled tools in the retail industry. Retail organizations are continuously reassessing consumer preferences and aligning categories and offers accordingly to improve customer engagement and product demand.
This requires agile demand planning and a clear prioritization of focus resources, which contributes to the growing demand in the AI in retail market. Many leading retail players eyed this crisis as a new opportunity to revisit and restructure their existing strategies and develop advanced product portfolios.
In addition, factors such as favorable government policies & initiatives, including financial packages, tax rebates & incentives, employment packages for employees, rent reduction for shops, and increasing investments in advanced technologies are further expected to contribute to the growth of the artificial intelligence in retail market.
The report can be found here
