Welp MagazineThis article showcases some of the most popular players in the Retail space. Our analysts selected these companies for a variety of reasons. This list may include both state and private ventures providing the most value within the Retail industry.
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Top Retail Companies
Guardian Bookshop
Guardian Bookshop is an online and phone-order book service based in the U.K.
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Argos
Argos is a British online retail store that offers a range of consumer products in the U.K. and Ireland.
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ASOS
Asos is an online platform engaged in the retail of fashion and beauty products for men and women.
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Screwfix Direct Ltd
Screwfix Direct Ltd. operates home improvement retail stores for tradesmen, handymen, and serious DIY enthusiasts in the United Kingdom.
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Asda
Asda owns and operates a chain of supermarkets that sell various products.
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Tesco
Tesco PLC is a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.
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Auto Trader
Auto Trader is a motoring marketplace that helps people to sell old cars and buy new vehicles.
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Next UK
Next is an online marketplace of classic-contemporary fashion for men, women and children, plus furniture and homeware.
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John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis is a retailer that operates department stores, home stores, supermarkets and convenience stores in the U.K. and internationally.
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Currys Ltd
Currys Ltd is a British electrical retailing company specialized in selling home electronics and household appliances.
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Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer, through its subsidiaries, engages in retailing clothing, food, and home products.
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B&Q
B&Q are the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer with over 300 stores and our Store Support Office in Southampton.
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Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
Sainsbury’s engages in grocery and related retailing activities.
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Farfetch
Farfetch is an online luxury fashion retail platform.
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Dunelm
Dunelm is the UK’s home furnishing retailers. Shop for bedding, curtains, furniture, beds, and mattresses.
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Trainline
Trainline is the world’s leading independent digital rail platform.
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Wickes
Wickes is an online platform for DIY home improvement projects.
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Halfords
Halfords is the UK’s leading retailer of motoring, cycling and leisure products and, through Halfords Autocentres.
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Games Workshop Ltd
Games Workshop Ltd Online is a platform and provider of digital gaming systems.
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Wilko
Provide quality products that solve customers’ needs.
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Morrisons Supermarkets
Morrisons Supermarkets is engaged in the operation of retail supermarket stores under the Morrisons brand and associated activities.
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Matalan
Matalan is a British fashion and homeware retailer based in Knowsley, United Kingdom.
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Superdrug Stores plc.
Superdrug Stores plc. offers cosmetics, beauty supplies, and other products.
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Primark Corporation
Wear. Share. Inspire. Welcome to the official Primark Pinterest.
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T.K. Maxx
TK Maxx we offer our shoppers a huge range of fashionable and quality brands with up to 60% off recommended retail prices.
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HomeBase
HomeBase is a home improvement and garden retailer.
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New Look
New Look is a retail seller of mens and womens clothing.
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B&M
B&M is one of the variety retailers in the UK.
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Iceland Foods
Iceland is one of Britain’s fastest-growing and most innovative retailers with close to 850 stores throughout the UK.
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The Post Office
Post Office is a retail post office company that provides a wide range of products, including postage stamps and banking to the public.
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Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett is a chain of health food shops with over 1,300 stores in 16 countries.
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Dr Martens
Dr. Martens US store for boots, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags and accessories.
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River Island
With more than 60 years of history in the bag, ours is a brand with an impressive heritage.
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MandM Direct
MandM Direct offers exclusive offers and updates on big fashion brands at low prices.
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MADE
Made.com is an online e-commerce platform directly providing designer furniture without third party involvement.
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Carphone Warehouse
Carphone Warehouse is a telecommunications retailer that sells mobile phones, tablets, wearables, phone accessories, and SIMs.
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Pets at Home
Pets at Home is the UK’s largest pet supplies retailer, with more than 370 stores and 6,000 employees.
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Gymshark
Gymshark is an online retailer and technology company of fitness apparel and accessories brands.
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END.
END. is the destination for contemporary fashion and streetwear online, stocking over 350 fashion brands and shipping to over 70 countries.
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Decathlon UK
We are Decathlon a sports retailer that stocks equipment and clothing for over 70 sports! We work hard to help encourage grassroots sports.
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Selfridges
Selfridges is a chain of department stores that offers clothing, shoes, bags, and much more for men and women
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Notonthehighstreet
Notonthehighstreet is a curated online marketplace that enables consumers to browse through and purchase items from diverse sellers.
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Co-op
Co-op, home to Food, Insurance, Funeralcare, Legal Services and Electrical
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Littlewoods
Littlewoods was a retail and football betting company founded in Liverpool.
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Victorian Plumbing
Beautiful bathrooms without splashing out. Leading online retailer of designer bathrooms.
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The Body Shop International
The Body Shop International is a British cosmetics, skin care and perfume company.
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Coach
Coach is an American luxury fashion company based in New York City.
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PCMS Group
PCMS is a global provider of IT software and services for the retail industry.
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Fiver London Ltd
Pure play fast fashion D2C
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House of Fraser
House of Fraser is a national premium department store group.
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Waterstones
Waterstones is a bookseller on the High Street and online providing customers with a wide range of choice and expert advice on books.
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Wowcher
Wowcher is a provider of online discount deals.
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Preloved
Preloved is a local marketplace for buying and selling secondhand fashion.
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Dreams
Dreams manufactures and retails beds and mattresses in the United Kingdom.
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Office Holdings
Office Holdings is the UK’s young fashion footwear retailer, offering a product range that is mid-priced and affordable.
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Superdry
Superdry is a British international branded clothing company, and owner of the Superdry label.
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J.D. Williams and Company
J.D. Williams retails apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children in the United Kingdom.
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Ebuyer
This is the official Pinterest for Ebuyer.com!
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Ted Baker
Ted Baker plc is a British luxury clothing retail company.
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Mountain Warehouse
Mountain Warehouse is a british outdoor retailer selling equipment for hiking, camping, skiing, cycling, running and fitness.
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Matches Fashion
Matches Fashion is a multi-brand fashion retailer that offers the latest fashion from designer brands.
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Footasylum
Footasylum is a lifestyle fashion retailer, focused on bringing to market footwear and apparel collections.
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Gear4music.com
Gear4music.com is a UK-based online retailer of musical instruments and equipment.
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The Works
The Works is a retailer of discounted and remaindered books and also sells art materials, gifts, stationery, and DVDs.
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Feelunique.com
Feelunique.com is an online e-commerce platform that offers beauty products and related advice.
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schuh
Schuh is an online e-commerce site for selling shoes and accessories.
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The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop is well renowned in the fragrance industry as a perfume retail sales.
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The Entertainer
The Entertainer is a privately held company that operates retail toy stores.
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Evans Cycles
Evans Cycles is the UK’s largest cycling retailer.
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ALLSAINTS
ALLSAINTS is an e-commerce platform for fashion, women’s wear, men’s wear, clothing, accessories, footwear, and more.
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Blinds 2go Ltd.
Blinds 2go Ltd. is a specialist online blinds retailer.
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Furniture Village
Furniture Village is offering the widest choice of beautiful furniture for living, dining and sleeping.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlets
McArthurGlen Designer Outlets developer and manager of numerous designer outlets across Europe.
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Tredz LTD.
Tredz LTD. is a specialist in the online sale of premium bikes and accessories.
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Sofa Carpet Specialist
ScS Group plc is one of the UK’s leading retailers of fabric and leather sofas, carpets and flooring, occasional furniture.
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NETELLER
NETELLER is an e-money/e-wallet service used by consumers and businesses to transact and send money around the world.
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WHSmith
WHSmith is a retailer that operates a chain of High Street, railway station, airport, hospital, and motorway service station shops.
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Fat Face
FatFace is an active lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer based in the United Kingdom.
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Robert Dyas
Robert Dyas is your one-stop shop for the home and garden.
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Zavvi
Zavvi, an entertainment retail chain that provides its users with entertainment items, including games, Blu-ray, DVDs, music, and much more.
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VictoriaPlum.com
VictoriaPlume.com is a company that sells home furnishings and home design supplies.
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Primrose
Primrose engages in the online retail of garden necessities, luxuries, and frivolities.
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Create and Craft
Create and Craft is an eCommerce company for arts and crafts.
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Pavers Shoes
Pavers Shoes is a family owned footwear business operating in the UK and Ireland.
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Thompson & Morgan
Thompson & Morgan is a horticultural brand selling young plants, bulbs, nursery stock plants, flower, and vegetable seeds.
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American Golf
American Golf is a privately held company and a golf retailer in the United Kingdom.
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SportPursuit
SportPursuit is a UK-based private-sale sports website.
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Carpetright
Carpetright is a manufacturer and retailer of floor coverings.
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HMV Group
HMV group is a British entertainment retailing company operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Benson for Beds
Benson for Beds is a company dedicated to ensuring customers get a great night’s sleep.
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Cotton Traders
Cotton Traders is a clothing company that provides quality contemporary clothing at affordable prices.
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Sofology
Sofology Limited engages in the retail of sofas in United Kingdom.
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Shoe Zone
Shoe Zone is a value footwear retailer that sells a vast range of shoes for all ages.
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Mobile Phones Direct
Mobile Phones Direct is an online-only mobile phone retailer.
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Rapha
Rapha is a cycling apparel company.
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Vision Express Group Limited
Vision Express Group Limited delivers superior, high quality and affordable eye care.
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Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston is a fast-growing global lifestyle brand.
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Lookers
The Lookers Group offer new and used cars from leading manufacturers, as well as extensive aftersales services.
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Ryman Stationery
Ryman Stationery is the UK’s leading stationery and printing services.
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Poundland
Poundland is a British variety store chain which sells most items in its stores for £1.
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Charles Tyrwhitt
A multi-channel British clothing retailer, specialising in formal men’s shirts, shoes, suits, knitwear and accessories
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Jojo Maman Bebe
Jojo Maman Bebe is an independent multi-channel retailer of maternity wear, babywear, and nursery products.
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