The retail cloud market size is expected to reach USD 324.67 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “By Component (Solution, Service), Service Model Type, Deployment, Organization Size, and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Retail cloud is a cloud-based platform that helps retailers streamline operations, manage customer data, and deliver seamless shopping experiences across physical and digital channels.
Shoppers today want experiences that feel tailored to their needs. Cloud platforms help retailers collect and connect customer data such as purchase history, browsing behavior, and preferences into one profile. Using AI and analytics, retailers then send personalized offers, recommend products, or tailor content to each individual. This level of personalization builds stronger customer relationships and increases the chances of repeat purchases. Engaged customers are more likely to be loyal and share positive feedback. Cloud solutions make it easier to deliver these experiences at scale, even for businesses with large and diverse customer bases. This, in turn, is driving the adoption of retail cloud by business owners, thereby driving the growth of the retail cloud market.
Retailers need to move fast to keep up with customer expectations and market trends. Cloud platforms allow new software, apps, and features to be launched quickly within days instead of months. This speed gives retailers a major advantage, whether they’re rolling out a new mobile shopping app or updating their loyalty program. Cloud services also support testing and experimentation, so businesses try new ideas without big risks. Fast deployment means retailers can respond quickly to competitor moves, seasonal changes, or customer feedback, helping them stay innovative and relevant in a crowded marketplace.
Retail Cloud Market Report Highlights
In 2024, solution segment dominated the retail cloud market due rising need to modernize traditional infrastructure.
The SaaS segment is expected to witness fastest growth in the forecast period as SaaS solutions are easy to deploy, cost-effective, and don’t require complex IT setups.
In 2024, North America dominated the retail cloud market, due to the presence of major tech players and advanced retail infrastructure.
Asia Pacific is expected to record significant share in the forecast period, fueled by rising internet access, smartphone use, and a booming e-commerce sector.
The global key market players are Accenture; Amazon Web Services, Inc.; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Cognizant; Fujitsu; Google LLC; IBM Corporation; Oracle; Salesforce, Inc.; and SAP SE.
Polaris market research has segmented the retail cloud market report based on component, service model type, deployment, industry and region:
By Component (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Solution
Customer Management
Supply Chain Management
Workforce Management
Data Security
Others
Services
Professional Services
Managed Services
By Service Model Type (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)
SaaS
PaaS
IaaS
By Deployment (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
By Organization Size (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)
Large Enterprises
Small & Medium Size Enterprises
By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)
§ North America
§ US
§ Canada
§ Europe
§ Germany
§ France
§ UK
§ Italy
§ Spain
§ Netherlands
§ Russia
§ Rest of Europe
§ Asia Pacific
§ China
§ Japan
§ India
§ Malaysia
§ South Korea
§ Indonesia
§ Australia
§ Vietnam
§ Rest of Asia Pacific
§ Middle East & Africa
§ Saudi Arabia
§ UAE
§ Israel
§ South Africa
§ Rest of Middle East & Africa
§ Latin America
§ Mexico
§ Brazil
§ Argentina
§ Rest of Latin America
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