| # | Company | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tescotescoplc.com
Global retailer offering food and fashion through physical stores and online platforms, employing hundreds of thousands across offices, distribution and engagement centers. |
91,023 |
| 2 |
Kingfisher plckingfisher.com
International home improvement company with 1,900 stores across Europe Offering products and services for consumers and trade professionals to create better homes |
80,000 |
| 3 |
Sainsbury'ssainsburys.jobs
A leading UK retailer with over 1400 stores and a strong digital presence, offering affordable, greener products and convenient financial services to customers |
68,549 |
| 4 | 52,216 | |
| 5 |
Marks and Spencerjobs.marksandspencer.com
Global retailer delivering quality products through physical and digital channels while prioritizing innovation and value for millions of customers across the world. |
40,055 |
| 6 |
John Lewis Partnershipjlpjobs.com
Employee-owned business operating department stores and supermarkets focused on quality service, retail innovation, and shared responsibility among partners for collective success and growth. |
36,517 |
| 7 |
Morrisonsmorrisons.jobs
A team-focused company providing shopping trips, career opportunities, fresh food, and great value for customers, while prioritizing community partnerships and employee well-being |
34,861 |
| 8 |
JD Sports Fashioncareers.jdplc.com
A global retailer and distributor of branded sportswear and fashionwear, with stores across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific |
34,337 |
| 9 |
Boots UKboots.jobs
Leading UK pharmacy-led retailer offering health, beauty products & care services through retail stores, digital platforms, and exclusive brands for over 170 years |
27,869 |
| 10 |
Nextcareers.next.co.uk
Leading British retailer specializing in furniture production and technology development while fostering an innovative environment for warehouse teams and software engineering experts. |
26,161 |
| 11 |
Co-opcoop.co.uk
A large consumer co-operative in the UK, offering a variety of services including food retail, funeral services, insurance, and legal services |
21,184 |
| 12 |
Costa Coffeecosta.co.uk
Global coffee brand offering stores, ready-to-drink products, self-serve machines, and home options, focusing on community and growth. |
18,739 |
| 13 |
Waitrose & Partnersjlpjobs.com
A unique business that focuses on creating happier and more trusted ways of operating, with a shared purpose to make a positive impact on society |
18,555 |
| 14 |
Post Office Ltdpostoffice.co.uk
operates largest UK retail network with 11,500 branches and a major digital presence, focusing on customer service and innovation |
17,058 |
| 15 |
Frasers Groupfrasers.group
Operate multiple iconic retail brands across various sectors, innovating and expanding to create future-proof shopping experiences worldwide. |
16,785 |
| 16 |
Aldi UKaldirecruitment.co.uk
Operates grocery stores and warehouses across the country, providing high quality products at low prices while offering employees competitive pay and benefits. |
16,172 |
| 17 |
Lidl GBcareers.lidl.co.uk
Retail grocery stores across the UK offering high-quality products at low prices, supported by extensive distribution and dedicated staff. |
14,526 |
| 18 |
B&Qbandqcareers.com
Leading UK retailer offering home improvement and garden products with extensive store network, online marketplace, and community sustainability initiatives. |
14,027 |
| 19 |
TJX Europejobs.tjx.com
A leading off-price retailer of fashion and homeware with a unique culture of teamwork, offering high quality products at up to 60% less |
13,593 |
| 20 |
Smollansmollan.com
Partners with brands and retailers, building solutions that drive growth and create opportunities at the point of purchase. |
13,502 |
| 21 |
John Lewis & Partnersjlpjobs.com
Aiming to create a happier and more trusted way of doing business, this company emphasizes partnership to make a difference |
12,437 |
| 22 |
B&M Retailcareers.bmstores.co.uk
A fast-growing discount retailer operating over 700 stores in the UK, offering a wide range of products at low prices for a fun shopping experience |
11,996 |
| 23 |
Argosargos.careers
A leading omnichannel retailer focused on digital growth and customer experience, committed to responsible sourcing, diversity, and creating inclusive environments |
11,015 |
| 24 |
Selfridges Groupselfridgesgroup.com
A family of five brands focused on creating a sustainable future through innovation, creativity, and respect for the environment |
9,287 |
| 25 |
Ariana Pharmacyarianapharmacy.co.uk
The company provides convenient services to simplify the process of obtaining medication |
9,207 |
| 26 |
TK Maxxtkmaxx.com
A leading off-price retailer offering fashion and homeware from top brands at up to 60% off, with a unique culture of teamwork and collaboration |
8,993 |
| 27 |
Home Bargainshome.bargains
Family-run discount retailer offering a wide range of top brand products including health, beauty, food, toys, clothing, and household items. |
8,937 |
| 28 |
Superdrugsuperdrug.com
A leading beauty and health retailer offering a wide range of products, own brands, healthcare services, and beauty studios both online and in-store |
8,644 |
| 29 |
River Islandcareers.riverisland.com
Family-owned UK fashion brand with over 70 years on the high street, focusing on customer connection, innovation, wellbeing, and sustainability. |
8,600 |
| 30 |
New Looknewlookgroup.com
A global, multichannel fashion brand offering on-trend, value-fashion for women, men, and teenage girls since 1969, focusing on affordability and customer satisfaction |
8,420 |
| 31 |
Screwfixscrewfix.com
Multichannel retailer offering over 70,000 home improvement products via online, app, phone, and over 970 stores across the UK, Ireland, and France. |
7,190 |
| 32 |
Harrodsharrodscareers.com
A luxury emporium with a rich history, offering exceptional goods and services while prioritizing customer care, grace, and excellence |
6,956 |
| 33 |
Sports Directfrasers.group
A leading sports retailer with a diversified portfolio of brands, focusing on elevating retail offerings through investments in people and brand partnerships |
6,921 |
| 34 |
Debenhamsdebenhams.com
A British heritage brand offering over 3000 curated brands in beauty, fashion, and homeware, committed to exceptional customer experiences Ultimate online shopping destination |
6,917 |
| 35 |
Selfridgesselfridges.com
Operates four flagship UK department stores and a global website, providing immersive shopping experiences, pioneering product launches, and luxury goods to international customers. |
6,883 |
| 36 |
Clarksclarks.com
A historic shoe company founded in 1825, known for innovative footwear designs that have evolved with fashion trends worldwide |
6,739 |
| 37 |
Pret A Mangerpret.co.uk
A company founded by two college friends creating handmade, freshly prepared food with a focus on quality, sustainability, and giving back to the community |
6,625 |
| 38 |
Halfordshalfords.com
The company provides expert motoring and cycling products, services, and repairs, with over 12,000 employees across 393 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland |
6,148 |
| 39 |
The Body Shopthebodyshopcareers.com
Creation of natural, ethical beauty products using fair trade ingredients, promoting cruelty-free practices, and operating globally with diverse teams. |
6,047 |
| 40 |
WHSmithwhsmithcareers.co.uk
A global travel retailer with high street presence, offering travel essentials, books, stationery, tech accessories, online shopping, and supporting customers' journeys through life |
5,729 |
| 41 |
The Rangetherange.co.uk
A diverse retailer offering over 65,000 products across 16 departments including DIY, Furniture, Kitchen & Dining, Arts & Crafts, and Textiles |
5,645 |
| 42 |
Matalanmatalan.jobs
A thriving omnichannel value retailer with over 200 UK stores, offering growth opportunities, diverse talent, and a focus on customer satisfaction and employee development |
5,447 |
| 43 |
Pets at Homepetsathome.com
Leading UK petcare retailer with stores, grooming salons, veterinary practices, and dedicated colleagues focused on animal welfare and customer service. |
5,381 |
| 44 |
Wickeswickes.co.uk
Providing DIY products to the UK's home improvement market since 1972, offering a wide range of products online and in stores |
5,182 |
| 45 |
Card Factorycardfactory.co.uk
Retailer specializing in greetings cards, gifts, party products, exclusive designs, personalized items, with over 1000 UK and Ireland stores. |
4,330 |
| 46 |
Vision Expressvisionexpresscareers.com
Leading optical retailer with over 30 years of experience, offering high-quality eyecare and eyewear products from top brands worldwide |
4,262 |
| 47 |
Poundland & Dealzpoundlanddealzcareers.com
Discount retailer offering top brands and own-brand products at great value across UK and Ireland, with a focus on sustainability and employee development |
3,743 |
| 48 |
Boots Opticiansboots.com
Providing extensive eyecare services and a wide range of designer glasses and contact lens plans across numerous UK stores. |
3,710 |
| 49 |
Home Retail Group PLChomeretailgroup.com
Leading UK retailer operating Argos and Habitat brands, with extensive stores, advanced delivery, and growing digital presence for customer convenience. |
3,649 |
| 50 |
CeX Webuy.comuk.webuy.com
A global retailer of technology and digital entertainment products with stores on 4 continents, offering franchising opportunities and supporting charities |
3,614 |
| 51 | 3,559 | |
| 52 |
MBmarkblake.co.uk
Well-known salon in the Cotswolds area, highlighted as a top destination by Vogue magazine Offers hair services in Gloucester, Cirencester, and Cheltenham |
3,177 |
| 53 | 2,996 | |
| 54 |
Homebasehomebase.co.uk
Retailer offering a wide range of home and garden products, tools, and brands with expert advice across multiple stores. |
2,903 |
| 55 |
One Stop Stores Ltdonestop.co.uk
Operate over 1000 neighborhood convenience stores, employ 10,600 colleagues, focus on customer service, career development, and community care. |
2,683 |
| 56 |
Gymsharkgymshark.com
A rapidly growing fitness apparel brand with a large social media following, serving customers worldwide with innovative and high-quality products |
2,579 |
| 57 |
Dr. Martens plcdrmartens.com
Design and manufacture of iconic British air-cushioned boots known for durability, comfort, and association with rebellious subcultures worldwide. |
2,539 |
| 58 |
City Plumbingcityplumbing.co.uk
A leading plumbing and heating trade supplier offering quality products, expert service, with numerous branches and online purchasing options available |
2,533 |
| 59 | 2,506 | |
| 60 |
World Duty Free - WDFworlddutyfreejobs.com
A leading airport shopping company creating exceptional retail environments, offering luxury goods to millions of global passengers annually Acquired by Dufry AG in 2015 |
2,489 |
| 61 |
AOao-jobs.com
Sells a full range of electricals online, including white goods and mobile services, with its own logistics and recycling plant for a circular approach. |
2,488 |
| 62 |
House of Fraserhouseoffraser.co.uk
A leading UK and Ireland department store group with a rich history, offering premium branded merchandise, exclusive house brands, and an exceptional shopping experience |
2,480 |
| 63 | 2,354 | |
| 64 |
Dreamsdreams.co.uk
Leading UK-based retailer with over 200 stores, manufacturing half a million mattresses yearly, supported by Tempur Sealy, dedicated to helping customers find the perfect bed |
2,322 |
| 65 |
Farmfoodsfarmfoods.co.uk
A Scottish family business with over 60 years of experience, offering value on food and household essentials through 300+ stores nationwide |
2,307 |
| 66 |
Ocado Retailocadoretail.com
Dedicated online supermarket offering unbeatable choice, excellent service, and good value to customers seeking convenient grocery shopping. |
2,292 |
| 67 |
Waterstoneswaterstones.com
Leading high street bookseller in UK and Ireland with almost 300 bookshops, offering author events, book clubs, and online platform |
2,284 |
| 68 |
Games Workshopjobs.games-workshop.com
Design, manufacture, and sell high-quality fantasy miniatures, games, and hobby products globally, supporting a passionate community of collectors and gamers. |
2,271 |
| 69 |
The Very Grouptheverygroup.jobs
An online retailer offering a wide range of products with flexible payment options to help families say yes to the things they love |
2,226 |
| 70 |
FOOTASYLUMfootasylum.teamtailor.com
Leading retailer specializing in streetwear and footwear, offering a unique high street shopping experience focused on lifestyle, creativity, and innovation |
2,073 |
| 71 |
Mountain Warehousemountainwarehouse.com
A leading Outdoor Retailer founded in 1997, with over 400 stores worldwide and a strong online presence, seeking talented individuals to join their dynamic team |
2,045 |
| 72 |
Harvey Nicholsharveynichols.com
Luxury lifestyle store offering modern fashion, food, beauty products, and exceptional hospitality including award-winning restaurants and wine selections. |
2,043 |
| 73 |
Mothercare PLCmothercarecareers.com
A global franchise business providing quality products and exceptional service for expectant mothers, babies, and young children, with a focus on customer satisfaction and brand consistency |
2,011 |
| 74 |
Shop Directtheverygroup.jobs
A leading digital and fintech retailer in the UK, offering a wide range of brands and flexible payment options for 4 million customers |
1,996 |
| 75 |
McColl's Retail Groupmccollsplc.co.uk
A UK-based company with a long history, McColl鈥檚 operates convenience stores and newsagents, focusing on providing essential groceries and neighborhood services |
1,873 |
| 76 |
ghdghdhair.com
A stylish and innovative company known for its acclaimed range of hair stylers, focused on growth, innovation, and global expansion |
1,772 |
| 77 |
HMVcareers.hmv.com
Obsessed with entertainment, hmvcom shares new music, films, and games, along with staff picks, news, and exclusive interviews for entertainment fans |
1,769 |
| 78 |
Poundstretcher Ltd.poundstretcher.co.uk
Leading UK variety discount retailer offering quality food, toiletries, home-ware, and garden essentials at low prices in over 400 nationwide stores |
1,753 |
| 79 |
The Perfume Shoptheperfumeshop.com
A leader in perfume retail sales with over 200 locations, offering designer brands, exceptional service, fair pay, social responsibility, and global support |
1,735 |
| 80 |
David Clulowdavidclulow.com
Established in 1962, this company provides top-quality optical care services, including sight tests, contact lens fittings, spectacles, sunglasses, and prescription sunglasses |
1,733 |
| 81 |
Crew Clothing Companycrewclothing.co.uk
An iconic British clothing brand inspired by English heritage, offering top quality products and empowering team members to become "True Crew" |
1,712 |
| 82 |
Not applicable
Specialists in replacing old conservatory roofs with lightweight tiled roofs, creating warm sun porches or orangeries with nationwide service |
1,703 |
| 83 |
Hotel Chocolathotelchocolat.com
Luxury British cacao grower and chocolatier focusing on originality, authenticity, and ethics, with eco-conscious practices and innovative farming initiatives |
1,648 |
| 84 |
Furniture Villagefurniturevillage.co.uk
A family-run furniture retailer offering high-quality, beautifully designed furniture online and in 55 stores nationwide, with exceptional service and lasting relationships |
1,623 |
| 85 |
The Works Stores Ltdtheworks.jobs
The company creates a supportive and inclusive environment, inspiring reading, learning, creativity, and play while offering flexible hybrid working options |
1,574 |
| 86 |
Ann Summersannsummers.com
Retailer specializing in lingerie and adult toys, promoting sexual empowerment, inclusivity, expert advice, and supportive customer and colleague experiences. |
1,570 |
| 87 | 1,550 | |
| 88 |
The White Companythewhitecompany.com
Designing and creating high-quality, stylish home products, primarily in white, focusing on attention to detail and lasting collections for customers and employees. |
1,519 |
| 89 |
Heron Foodsheronfoods.com
A value grocery retailer with small to medium-sized stores offering top-quality food products at low prices, serving local communities across multiple regions |
1,513 |
| 90 |
Monsoon Accessorizemonsoonjobs.com
Designs and sells vibrant bohemian-inspired clothes using hand-crafted fabrics from Asian artisans, focusing on ethical sourcing and unique quality. |
1,487 |
| 91 |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Retail Pharmacy International (Excl. UK & ROI)walgreensbootsalliance.com
Global pharmacy-led health and well-being enterprise within Walgreens Boots Alliance, operating retail brands in multiple countries outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland |
1,477 |
| 92 |
Kurt Geigerbit.ly
A London-based footwear and accessories retailer promoting creativity, kindness, diversity, and inclusion through statement styles and kindness-driven initiatives globally |
1,435 |
| 93 |
Nails.INCnailsinc.com
A leading global nail brand founded in 1999, offering innovative, high-quality nail products and a full beauty range worldwide |
1,373 |
| 94 |
Office Shoesoffice.co.uk
A leading fashion footwear specialist with unique product range, global brand partnerships, and in-house design team offering innovative shoes for style conscious customers globally |
1,373 |
| 95 |
The Co-Operative Foodtheco-operative.coop
A retail company based in Manchester, England, specializing in food products and groceries |
1,367 |
| 96 |
Rowlands Pharmacyrowlandspharmacy.co.uk
Provider of high-quality patient-centred pharmacy services, including prescription collection, with experienced pharmacists dedicated to improving people's health in the UK |
1,364 |
| 97 |
FatFacefatface.com
Retailer of active lifestyle clothing and accessories including womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, footwear, and accessories across multiple channels. |
1,356 |
| 98 |
Fenwickcareers.fenwick.co.uk
A UK-based department store group with a rich history, offering a variety of products, dining options, and career opportunities in hospitality |
1,354 |
| 99 |
Homesenseus.homesense.com
A part of TJX, the company offers contemporary homeware at up to 60% less, with a collaborative culture and opportunities for growth and development |
1,342 |
| 100 |
Savers Health Home & Beautysavers.co.uk
A family business selling health, home, and beauty products at unbeatable prices with over 500 stores across the UK Part of a larger global retail group |
1,338 |
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