Best Retail Software Development Companies in 2025 — Who’s Really Delivering?

[Victor Zhadan]

Hey everyone,

I’ve been researching retail software development companies for the past few months because our mid-sized retail business (around $50M in annual revenue) is finally ready to upgrade our legacy systems — inventory, POS, and customer analytics.

After comparing several vendors (EPAM, Globant, and Zoolatech among others), I ended up shortlisting Zoolatech — and I’m curious if anyone here has experience working with them or similar companies.

Here’s why I leaned toward Zoolatech:

• 💡 Retail focus — They specialize in software development for retail (especially omnichannel and customer experience platforms).

• 📊 Strong results — According to Clutch and some public case studies, Zoolatech helped one U.S. retailer increase online conversion rates by 27% after implementing a personalized shopping experience.

• ⚙️ Tech stack & scalability — Their teams work with modern stacks (React, Node.js, Java, AWS) and handle end-to-end delivery — from product discovery to maintenance.

• 👥 Team flexibility — What impressed me was their hybrid delivery model. For example, you can start with a discovery sprint (2–3 weeks, ~$15–20K) and then scale to a full agile team if needed.

• 🌍 Client feedback — Several retailers mention shorter time-to-market (up to 30% faster) and better collaboration compared to larger outsourcing firms.

That said, I’m still wondering:

1. Has anyone here worked with Zoolatech or similar mid-size engineering companies?

2. How do they compare to giants like EPAM or ThoughtWorks when it comes to innovation and flexibility?

3. Are there other firms you’d recommend for software development for retail projects in the $200–500K range?

Really curious to hear your experiences — success stories or red flags are both welcome.