Here is the most recent Retail & Consumer top Retails of 2025.
The National Retail Federation (NRF), in collaboration with Kantar, has unveiled the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, highlighting the most influential international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2024.
Walmart continues to lead the global retail landscape, boasting revenues of $676 billion and operating 10,692 stores worldwide. The company’s strategic investments in its online marketplace and fulfillment models have solidified its top position.
Amazon maintains its second-place ranking with $393 billion in revenues and 605 global stores. The company’s focus on profitability, particularly through Amazon Web Services and its third-party marketplace, has contributed to its sustained growth.
Schwarz Group, the German parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, holds the third spot with $182 billion in revenues and 14,244 stores. The group’s expansion into the U.S. market and enhancements in its online shopping platforms have been pivotal.
Aldi, another German retailer, ranks fourth with $155 billion in revenues and 13,877 stores. The company’s aggressive expansion, including the acquisition of 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s supermarkets in the U.S., underscores its growth strategy.
Costco rounds out the top five with $246 billion in revenues and 890 stores globally. The retailer’s successful entry into markets like Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden demonstrates its international appeal.
The remaining top ten retailers include Ahold Delhaize (Netherlands), Carrefour (France), Seven & I (Japan), IKEA (Netherlands), and The Home Depot (USA).
This year’s rankings reflect a stabilization in global markets, with increased consumer spending and moderated supply chain costs. However, challenges such as cyberattacks and organized retail crime remain prevalent, affecting retailers worldwide.
The NRF’s methodology for this ranking considers both domestic and international retail revenues, requiring retailers to have direct investments in at least three countries.
This article was initiated using AI technology provided by Apple and OpenAI.
