The Retail Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The size of the retail market has seen substantial growth in recent years. The market, which was valued at $31983.19 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $34867.41 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%.
The Retail Global Market is expected to grow to $46776.2 billion in 2029, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Retail Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the retail market are:
• Technological advancements in the retail sector
• Utilization of data analytics for improved decision-making
• Consumer preference towards shopping from local businesses
• Engagement in collaborations with e-commerce companies to provide quicker delivery services.
The retail market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers, Food And Beverage Stores, Gasoline Stations, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Cosmetics And Personal Care Stores, Clothing And Clothing Accessories Stores, Electronics And Appliance Stores, Furniture And Home Furnishings Stores, Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience, Mom And Pop Stores, Department Stores And Other General Merchandise Stores, Ecommerce And Other Non-Store Retailers, Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers, Pharmacies and Healthcare Stores, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
2) By Ownership: Retail Chain, Independent Retailer
3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convienience Stores, Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, Other Distribution Channels
The key trends in the retail market are:
• Investment in innovative technologies is shaping the future of the retail market.
• Incorporation of in-store automation and interactive vending machines is a significant emerging trend.
• Using robots for cost reduction and productivity enhancement is becoming popular in the retail sector.
• Collaborations with e-commerce entities for express delivery services are increasingly prevalent.
Major companies in the retail market are:
• Walmart Inc.
• Amazon.com, Inc.
• CVS Health Corporation
• Costco Wholesale Corporation
• Schwarz Group
• The Kroger Company
• Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
• The Home Depot, Inc.
• Carrefour S.A.
• Target Corporation
• Nice Tuan
• Bianlifeng
• Suning.com
• Seven-Eleven
• Lawson
• Family Mart
• Ministop
• V-Mart Retail
• Infiniti Retail Ltd
• Uniqlo
• Muji
• JB Hi-Fi
• Auchan Holding SA
• SPAR
• Tesco
• Metro AG
• Musgrave
• Sainsbury's
• Aldi GmbH & Co. KG
• Co-operative Group Limited
• McColl's
• Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc
• Waitrose & Partners
• Groupe Casino
• Marks and Spencer Group plc
• Mercadona
• Rewe Group
• Asda Stores Ltd.
• X5 Retail Group
• Magnit
• Profi
• Lenta
• Dixy Group
• Stokrotka Sp. z o.o.
• Perekrestok Express
• O’Key Group
• Globus
• Zabka
• Spolem
• Groszek
• Eurocash
• Staples
• Office Depot
• Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc.
• Empire Company Ltd.
• Yesway
• Alimentation Couche-Tard
• Casey's General Stores
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
• Marathon Petroleum Corporation
• Cencosud
• Makro Atacadista S.A.
• LojasAmericanas
• Grupo Pão de Açúca
• RaízenConveniências
• Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao (GPA)
• Majid Al Futtaim
• AlHokair Fashion Retail
• Azadea Group
• Savola
• Almeera Group
• Al Madina Group
• Lulu
• Al Tayer Group
• Circle K
• Choppies (South Africa)
• Massmart
• Woolworths Holdings Limited
• FreshStop
• Pick n Pay
• Shoprite
• Freshzo Foods
• Food Lover’s.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the retail market in 2024