Market Share of Global Advanced Shopping Technology Industry
The Global Advanced Shopping Technology Market is a concentrated market with a few prominent players like Google LLC, Amazon.com, Inc., Toshiba Corporation, etc. Rapid technological advancements and the evolving customer requirements are driving the market players towards extensive research and development, collaborations, and innovations through partnership.
- September 2021: Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has announced new search tools that will put images rather than words at the center of queries, possibly expanding its role in e-commerce and extending its domination in online video. Customers may now ask Google to find them the same pattern on another article of apparel, such as socks, by tapping on the Lens symbol while looking at an image of a shirt.
- June 2021: Amazon Fresh now offers 'Just Walk Out technology. The Just Walk Out system detects merchandise that shoppers remove from or return to shelves and tracks items selected in a virtual cart using overhead computer vision cameras, weight sensors, and deep-learning technologies. Customers are given the option of either Just Walk Out shopping or using the standard checkout lanes at the store's automatic entry gates. Those who choose Just Walk Out scan a QR code in the Amazon mobile app, scan their palm on the Amazon One palm signature device, or input a credit/debit card linked to their Amazon account to enter the store.
Advanced Shopping Technology Market Leaders
Google LLC
Walmart Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc.
Toshiba Corporation
Procter & Gamble Company
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
