# List of Retail companies in Europe

Tamtam tracks 6,240 Retail companies headquartered in Europe. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Carrefour, H&M Group and IKEA. Their median headcount is 16,520. Half of them were founded in 1962 or later. The most common headquarters are London (13), Stockholm (3) and Amsterdam (2).

These major European retail companies primarily operate hypermarkets, supermarkets, and specialized stores for home improvement or fashion. They are large groups with substantial workforces, often exceeding 50,000 employees. Many, such as Carrefour, Tesco, and Lidl in Germany, focus on grocery retail, while others like H&M Group and Inditex specialize in fashion, and ADEO and Kingfisher plc are prominent in home improvement.

A significant pattern among these companies is their global reach, with many operating in numerous countries, reflecting a broad international presence in the retail sector. The headquarters are distributed across several European countries, including France, the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

🌍 Europe · 100 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Carrefour](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carrefour) (carrefour.fr)<br>Operates grocery retail formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash & carry, convenience stores. Major employer and local supply chain partner in over 30 countries. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Massy | 107,234 |  |
| 2 | [H&M Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-and-m-group) (hmgroup.com)<br>A global design business with thousands of stores worldwide, offering fashion, beauty, accessories, homeware, and sustainability-focused products and experiences | Retail | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 104,048 |  |
| 3 | [IKEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ikea) (ikea.com)<br>Provides affordable functional home furnishing through a global franchise system covering product development design supply manufacturing and sales for many people worldwide. | Retail | 🇳🇱 Delft | 101,757 |  |
| 4 | [Tesco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tesco) (tescoplc.com)<br>Global retailer offering food and fashion through physical stores and online platforms, employing hundreds of thousands across offices, distribution and engagement centers. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Welwyn Garden City | 91,023 |  |
| 5 | [Lidl in Germany](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lidl-in-germany) (lidl.de)<br>Retail company offering over 1,600 daily products, managing extensive logistics, focusing on quality, affordability, and strong team collaboration. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Bad Wimpfen | 90,333 |  |
| 6 | [H&M](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-and-m) (hm.com)<br>Global fashion retailer promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility, empowering employees and customers to express individuality and responsibility. | Retail | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 86,847 | 1947 |
| 7 | [Ahold Delhaize](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ahold-delhaize) (aholddelhaize.com)<br>A global food retail group with a focus on sustainable practices, offering omnichannel services through various brands to millions of customers weekly | Retail | 🇳🇱 1506 MA Zaandam | 82,619 |  |
| 8 | [ADEO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adeo) (adeo.com)<br>ADEO is a platform of home improvement companies offering positive solutions for sustainable, comfortable, and efficient living environments worldwide | Retail | 🇫🇷 Ronchin | 81,198 |  |
| 9 | [Kingfisher plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kingfisher-plc) (kingfisher.com)<br>International home improvement company with 1,900 stores across Europe Offering products and services for consumers and trade professionals to create better homes | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 80,000 |  |
| 10 | [Inditex](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inditex) (inditexpeople.com)<br>A global conglomerate of clothing brands and home goods, with online and physical presence in 213 markets, led by a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement | Retail | 🇪🇸 Arteixo | 73,716 | 1974 |
| 11 | [Sainsbury's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sainsbury-s) (sainsburys.jobs)<br>A leading UK retailer with over 1400 stores and a strong digital presence, offering affordable, greener products and convenient financial services to customers | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 68,549 | 1869 |
| 12 | [Leroy Merlin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/leroy-merlin) (adeo.com)<br>Helps people worldwide with home improvement projects, including renovations, extensions, decoration, and repairs, offering DIY solutions for various home needs. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Lille | 65,926 | 1924 |
| 13 | [Groupement Mousquetaires](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupement-mousquetaires) (mousquetaires.com)<br>Large independent retailer with thousands of points of sale in Europe, uniting entrepreneurs, employees, and seven different brands. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Bondoufle | 64,976 |  |
| 14 | [Auchan Retail](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/auchan-retail) (auchan-retail.com)<br>Operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores across twelve countries while providing healthy local produce through integrated physical and digital shopping experiences globally. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Croix | 58,959 | 1961 |
| 15 | [Asda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/asda) (asda.jobs)<br>Large retail business providing diverse career opportunities across shop floors, doorsteps, and technology sectors to improve customer experiences through store and online innovations. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Leeds | 52,216 |  |
| 16 | [SEPHORA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sephora) (inside-sephora.com)<br>Global prestige beauty retailer offering curated cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, and haircare through thousands of stores and offices while fostering inclusive, authentic customer experiences. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Neuilly sur Seine | 51,352 | 1969 |
| 17 | [Intermarché](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intermarche) (carrieres-mousquetaires.com)<br>Specializing in fresh products, this company operates a network of over 2,300 stores in Europe, offering various formats to meet customer needs | Retail | 🇫🇷 Bondoufle | 49,569 | 1969 |
| 18 | [Primark](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/primark) (primark.com)<br>International fashion retailer, over 470 stores, offering affordable fashion and everyday essentials at unbeatable prices for everyone. | Retail | 🇮🇪 Dublin | 45,876 | 1969 |
| 19 | [Musgrave](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/musgrave) (musgravegroup.com)<br>Leading food retail, wholesale, and foodservice provider in Ireland with 19 market-leading brands, supporting thousands of family businesses and jobs. | Retail | 🇮🇪 Ireland | 41,000 | 1876 |
| 20 | [Marks and Spencer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marks-and-spencer) (jobs.marksandspencer.com)<br>Global retailer delivering quality products through physical and digital channels while prioritizing innovation and value for millions of customers across the world. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 40,055 | 1884 |
| 21 | [El Corte Inglés](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/el-corte-ingles) (elcorteingles.es)<br>A world leader in large department stores, Spanish distribution, and diverse business formats with a focus on customer service and adaptation | Retail | 🇪🇸 Madrid | 37,601 | 1935 |
| 22 | [John Lewis Partnership](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/john-lewis-partnership) (jlpjobs.com)<br>Employee-owned business operating department stores and supermarkets focused on quality service, retail innovation, and shared responsibility among partners for collective success and growth. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 36,517 |  |
| 23 | [Jerónimo Martins](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jeronimo-martins) (jeronimomartins.com)<br>Operates international food distribution and specialized retail chains across Europe and Colombia while managing agribusiness operations in dairy, beef, aquaculture, and fresh produce sectors. | Retail | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 35,282 |  |
| 24 | [Morrisons](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/morrisons) (morrisons.jobs)<br>A team-focused company providing shopping trips, career opportunities, fresh food, and great value for customers, while prioritizing community partnerships and employee well-being | Retail | 🇬🇧 Bradford | 34,861 |  |
| 25 | [JD Sports Fashion](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jd-sports-fashion) (careers.jdplc.com)<br>A global retailer and distributor of branded sportswear and fashionwear, with stores across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific | Retail | 🇬🇧 Bury | 34,337 |  |
| 26 | [Mercadona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mercadona) (avature.net)<br>A leading supermarket company in Spain and Portugal, offering high-quality products and services to millions of households with a dedicated and talented workforce | Retail | 🇪🇸 Albalat dels Sorells | 33,419 | 1981 |
| 27 | [ТОВ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-34587965)<br>Provides various services or products to customers | Retail | 🇺🇦 Kyiv | 31,498 | 2014 |
| 28 | [Colruyt Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/colruyt-group) (colruytgroup.com)<br>Operates food and non-food distribution, including various retail stores, online pharmacy, foodservice, and printing, across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. | Retail | 🇧🇪 Halle | 30,000 | 1925 |
| 29 | [Albert Heijn](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/albert-heijn) (ah.nl)<br>The company focuses on making better food accessible for everyone, promoting healthy eating, sustainable practices, and community connections through their products and initiatives | Retail | 🇳🇱 Zaandam | 29,517 |  |
| 30 | [Boots UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boots-uk) (boots.jobs)<br>Leading UK pharmacy-led retailer offering health, beauty products & care services through retail stores, digital platforms, and exclusive brands for over 170 years | Retail | 🇬🇧 Nottingham | 27,869 | 1849 |
| 31 | [Next](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/next-leicester) (careers.next.co.uk)<br>Leading British retailer specializing in furniture production and technology development while fostering an innovative environment for warehouse teams and software engineering experts. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Leicester | 26,161 | 1982 |
| 32 | [Iceland Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iceland-foods) (icelandcareers.co.uk)<br>Retail company operating over 900 UK stores, European franchises, and global exports, emphasizing teamwork, customer focus, and a dynamic work environment. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Deeside | 26,000 | 1970 |
| 33 | [Action](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/action-zwaagdijk-oost) (action.jobs)<br>A fast-growing European non-food retailer with over 2250 stores in 11 countries, offering a diverse assortment of quality products at great value | Retail | 🇳🇱 Zwaagdijk-Oost | 25,755 | 1993 |
| 34 | [Coop](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coop-basel) (coopjobs.ch)<br>A leading retail group in Switzerland with a focus on environmentally friendly, fair-trade products, striving to be the best for its customers | Retail | 🇨🇭 Basel | 25,117 |  |
| 35 | [PUMA Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/puma-group) (about.puma.com)<br>Global company pushing boundaries in sport and culture through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, authentic partnerships, and a hustler's spirit | Retail | 🇩🇪 Herzogenaurach | 22,686 | 1948 |
| 36 | [ALDI Nord Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aldi-nord-group) (aldi-nord.de)<br>Leading discount retailer operating 4,700 stores in nine European countries, focusing on simple shopping experiences and employee development. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Essen | 22,682 | 1913 |
| 37 | [Jumbo Supermarkten](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumbo-supermarkten) (jumbo.com)<br>Family-owned supermarket chain operating over 700 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium, focusing on low prices, quality products, and sustainability. | Retail | 🇳🇱 Veghel | 22,476 | 1921 |
| 38 | [Migros-Gruppe / Groupe Migros / Migros](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/migros-gruppe-groupe-migros-migros) (migros.ch)<br>Leading Swiss private employer with over 40 companies in retail, trade, industry, financial services, and travel. Shapes societal developments and challenges. | Retail | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 22,308 | 1925 |
| 39 | [Lidl France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lidl-france) (lidl.fr)<br>Leading discount retailer in France, operating over 1,570 stores with 45,000 employees. Focuses on proximity, selected assortment, and continuous store modernization. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Châtenay-Malabry | 21,992 | 1989 |
| 40 | [Fnac Darty](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fnac-darty) (fnacdarty.com)<br>European omnichannel distributor of cultural goods, leisure items, technical products, and home appliances, committed to an exceptional customer experience. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Ivry-sur-Seine | 21,633 | 1954 |
| 41 | [Co-op](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/co-op) (coop.co.uk)<br>A large consumer co-operative in the UK, offering a variety of services including food retail, funeral services, insurance, and legal services | Retail | 🇬🇧 Manchester | 21,184 |  |
| 42 | [Costa Coffee](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/costa-coffee) (costa.co.uk)<br>Global coffee brand offering stores, ready-to-drink products, self-serve machines, and home options, focusing on community and growth. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 18,739 | 1971 |
| 43 | [Waitrose & Partners](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/waitrose-and-partners) (jlpjobs.com)<br>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 | Retail | 🇬🇧 Bracknell | 18,555 | 1904 |
| 44 | [ICA Gruppen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ica-gruppen) (icagruppen.se)<br>Leading grocery retailer managing diverse operations in property ownership, financial services, insurance, and pharmacy services across multiple specialized business units for consumers. | Retail | 🇸🇪 Solna | 18,550 |  |
| 45 | [REWE Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rewe-group) (rewe-group.com)<br>Operates diverse retail formats like supermarkets, discounters, and DIY stores. Also manages wholesale for on-the-go consumption and a significant travel and tourism division across Europe. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 18,084 |  |
| 46 | [Post Office Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/post-office-ltd) (postoffice.co.uk)<br>operates largest UK retail network with 11,500 branches and a major digital presence, focusing on customer service and innovation | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 17,058 |  |
| 47 | [HEMA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hema) (hema.nl)<br>Creating a better everyday life with quality and stylish self-designed products since 1926, available in multiple countries and through various channels | Retail | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 17,000 | 1926 |
| 48 | [Frasers Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/frasers-group) (frasers.group)<br>Operate multiple iconic retail brands across various sectors, innovating and expanding to create future-proof shopping experiences worldwide. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 16,785 | 1982 |
| 49 | [Grupo Dia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-dia) (diacorporate.com)<br>Spanish multinational distributing food, drugstore, beauty, and health products through an extensive network of local stores in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and Argentina. | Retail | 🇪🇸 Las Rozas | 16,626 | 1979 |
| 50 | [Salling Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salling-group) (sallinggroup.com)<br>A diverse retail group in Denmark, operating numerous stores and web shops, with a focus on sustainability and giving back to society | Retail | 🇩🇰 Brabrand | 16,520 | 1906 |
| 51 | [Aldi UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aldi-uk) (aldirecruitment.co.uk)<br>Operates grocery stores and warehouses across the country, providing high quality products at low prices while offering employees competitive pay and benefits. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Atherstone | 16,172 |  |
| 52 | [Lidl GB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lidl-gb) (careers.lidl.co.uk)<br>Retail grocery stores across the UK offering high-quality products at low prices, supported by extensive distribution and dedicated staff. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 14,526 | 1994 |
| 53 | [JYSK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jysk) (jysk.com)<br>A global retail chain offering Scandinavian products for sleeping and living, with a strong emphasis on customer and employee satisfaction | Retail | 🇩🇰 Brabrand | 14,084 | 1979 |
| 54 | [B&Q](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/b-and-q) (bandqcareers.com)<br>Leading UK retailer offering home improvement and garden products with extensive store network, online marketplace, and community sustainability initiatives. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Southampton | 14,027 |  |
| 55 | [Dunnes Stores](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dunnes-stores) (dunnesstores.com)<br>A company offering contemporary fashion, stylish homewares, and fresh quality food experiences, committed to creating better value for customers | Retail | 🇮🇪 Dublin | 14,000 | 1944 |
| 56 | [MediaMarktSaturn](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mediamarktsaturn) (ceconomy-mms.com)<br>Leading provider of consumer electronics and related services across Europe with over 1,000 stores and online platforms, focusing on customer experience and personalized advice | Retail | 🇩🇪 Ingolstadt | 13,822 | 1979 |
| 57 | [TJX Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tjx-europe) (jobs.tjx.com)<br>A leading off-price retailer of fashion and homeware with a unique culture of teamwork, offering high quality products at up to 60% less | Retail | 🇬🇧 Watford | 13,593 |  |
| 58 | [Conad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/conad) (conad.it)<br>A cooperative company focused on promoting associationism in the retail sector, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and meeting customer needs | Retail | 🇮🇹 Bologna | 13,565 | 1962 |
| 59 | [Smollan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/smollan) (smollan.com)<br>Partners with brands and retailers, building solutions that drive growth and create opportunities at the point of purchase. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 13,502 | 1931 |
| 60 | [Zalando](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zalando) (zalando.com)<br>Leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty to millions of customers across 25 European markets. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 12,880 | 2008 |
| 61 | [Yves Rocher](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yves-rocher) (groupe-rocher.com)<br>Creates natural, effective, and committed cosmetics from plant active ingredients, cultivated and transformed into high-performance formulas, distributed globally with environmental commitment. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Issy-les-Moulineaux | 12,823 | 1959 |
| 62 | [MC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mc-senhora-da-hora) (mc.sonae.pt)<br>Portuguese food retail market leader managing hypermarkets, supermarkets, e-commerce, drugstores, and specialty stores including coffee shops, bakeries, and organic food restaurants. | Retail | 🇵🇹 Senhora da Hora | 12,673 | 1985 |
| 63 | [Coop Danmark](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coop-danmark) (coop.dk)<br>A company focused on improving food quality and culture in Denmark, emphasizing collaboration, member ownership, and making a difference in the grocery industry | Retail | 🇩🇰 Albertslund | 12,559 |  |
| 64 | [John Lewis & Partners](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/john-lewis-and-partners) (jlpjobs.com)<br>Aiming to create a happier and more trusted way of doing business, this company emphasizes partnership to make a difference | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 12,437 | 1864 |
| 65 | [B&M Retail](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/b-and-m-retail) (careers.bmstores.co.uk)<br>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 | Retail | 🇬🇧 Liverpool | 11,996 | 1978 |
| 66 | [Monoprix](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/monoprix) (entreprise.monoprix.fr)<br>Operates diverse city-center stores, offering innovative products and services to make quality accessible, while boosting local economies and urban vitality. | Retail | 🇫🇷 | 11,761 | 1932 |
| 67 | [SPAR International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spar-international) (spar-international.com)<br>Global voluntary grocery chain managing over 13,800 stores across 48 countries through wholesale and retail partnerships, providing brand stewardship and strategic growth services. | Retail | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 11,538 | 1932 |
| 68 | [KIABI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kiabi) (kiabi.com)<br>French ready-to-wear retailer revolutionizing fashion with low-cost clothing for the whole family, designed by in-house fashion designers. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Hem | 11,444 | 1978 |
| 69 | [Argos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/argos-milton-keynes) (argos.careers)<br>A leading omnichannel retailer focused on digital growth and customer experience, committed to responsible sourcing, diversity, and creating inclusive environments | Retail | 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes | 11,015 |  |
| 70 | [Carrefour España](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carrefour-espana) (carrefour.es)<br>A company dedicated to leading the food transition towards healthier, sustainable products at affordable prices, with a focus on employee development and social responsibility | Retail | 🇪🇸 Madrid | 10,886 |  |
| 71 | [S-ryhmä / S Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/s-ryhma-s-group) (s-ryhma.fi)<br>Network of cooperatives operating retail stores, services, banking, and hospitality across Finland and the Baltic region, serving co-op members. | Retail | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 10,730 | 1904 |
| 72 | [Kaufland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kaufland) (jobs.kaufland.de)<br>A successful international trading company with 660 stores in Germany, offering over 60,000 products, including own-brand items and fresh produce Opportunities for growth and development | Retail | 🇩🇪 Neckarsulm | 10,605 | 1968 |
| 73 | [Oniverse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oniverse) (oniverse.it)<br>Multibrand company managing fashion, food & wine, and nautical brands with integrated production and global distribution in 59 countries. | Retail | 🇮🇹 Verona | 10,400 |  |
| 74 | [Axfood](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/axfood) (axfood.se)<br>A diverse family of companies in the Swedish food retail industry, offering quality products and services through various store chains | Retail | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 10,291 | 2000 |
| 75 | [Calzedonia Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/calzedonia-group) (oniverse.it)<br>Italian-founded organization with global retail presence, producing and distributing fashion collections under multiple brands in over 55 countries worldwide | Retail | 🇮🇹 Dossobuono di Villafranca | 10,000 | 1986 |
| 76 | [Boulanger](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boulanger) (boulanger.com)<br>French retailer providing home appliances, multimedia products, and expert services, focusing on customer satisfaction with in-house brands and extensive support options. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Lesquin | 9,803 | 1954 |
| 77 | [Galeries Lafayette Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/galeries-lafayette-group) (groupegalerieslafayette.com)<br>Specializes in city-centre fashion retailing, promoting French "Art of Living" through its brands, with 280 stores and e-commerce websites. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Paris | 9,754 |  |
| 78 | [Pingo Doce](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pingo-doce) (pingodoce.pt)<br>Leading supermarket chain in Portugal with over 400 stores in 300 locations offering high quality food products at competitive prices | Retail | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 9,718 | 1980 |
| 79 | [MD SpA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/md-spa) (mdspa.it)<br>A leading player in Italian retail, known for quality shopping experience Founded in the South in 1994, now with over 800 stores nationwide | Retail | 🇮🇹 Gricignano di Aversa | 9,584 | 1994 |
| 80 | [Żabka Polska](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zabka-polska) (zabkagroup.com)<br>A leading convenience store chain in Central-Eastern Europe with over 10,000 stores offering competitive prices, quality products, and a wide range of additional services | Retail | 🇵🇱 Poznań | 9,582 | 1998 |
| 81 | [Fnac](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fnac) (fnac.com)<br>Leading European retailer of consumer electronics, entertainment, and leisure products. Specializes in technology and culture, emphasizing human recommendation to foster curiosity and open-mindedness. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Paris | 9,543 | 1954 |
| 82 | [Otto Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/otto-group) (ottogroup.com)<br>A globally active retail and services group with diverse product assortments, strong online presence, and strategic partnerships for market success | Retail | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 9,448 | 1949 |
| 83 | [Selfridges Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/selfridges-group) (selfridgesgroup.com)<br>A family of five brands focused on creating a sustainable future through innovation, creativity, and respect for the environment | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 9,287 |  |
| 84 | [Ariana Pharmacy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ariana-pharmacy) (arianapharmacy.co.uk)<br>The company provides convenient services to simplify the process of obtaining medication | Retail | 🇬🇧 Greenford | 9,207 |  |
| 85 | [TK Maxx](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tk-maxx) (tkmaxx.com)<br>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 | Retail | 🇬🇧 Watford | 8,993 |  |
| 86 | [Home Bargains](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/home-bargains) (home.bargains)<br>Family-run discount retailer offering a wide range of top brand products including health, beauty, food, toys, clothing, and household items. | Retail | 🇬🇧 Liverpool | 8,937 | 1976 |
| 87 | [REWE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rewe) (rewe.de)<br>A part of the REWE Group, we delight customers in over 3,700 stores with expert advice and support work-life balance for our 161,000+ employees | Retail | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 8,857 | 1927 |
| 88 | [ALDI SÜD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aldi-sud) (karriere.aldi-sued.de)<br>A leading discounter with diverse, fair, and supportive work environment employing over 170,000 across 11 countries, providing opportunities for personal growth and development | Retail | 🇩🇪 Mülheim an der Ruhr | 8,816 |  |
| 89 | [Superdrug](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/superdrug) (superdrug.com)<br>A leading beauty and health retailer offering a wide range of products, own brands, healthcare services, and beauty studios both online and in-store | Retail | 🇬🇧 Croydon | 8,644 |  |
| 90 | [Lidl España](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lidl-espana) (lidl.es)<br>Supermarket chain focusing on quality products, customer satisfaction, community support, supplier partnerships, employee commitment, and environmental care. | Retail | 🇪🇸 Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona) | 8,628 | 1994 |
| 91 | [River Island](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/river-island) (careers.riverisland.com)<br>Family-owned UK fashion brand with over 70 years on the high street, focusing on customer connection, innovation, wellbeing, and sustainability. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 8,600 | 1948 |
| 92 | [Castorama](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/castorama) (emploi.castorama.fr)<br>Leading French DIY and decoration retailer offering smart products for home improvement projects to customers, supported by 12,800 passionate employees. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Templemars | 8,465 |  |
| 93 | [Currys plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/currys-plc) (currysplc.com)<br>Retail technology products with delivery, installation, repair, recycling services, supporting customers and colleagues with flexible work and wellbeing programs. | Retail | 🇬🇧 | 8,423 |  |
| 94 | [New Look](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/new-look-london) (newlookgroup.com)<br>A global, multichannel fashion brand offering on-trend, value-fashion for women, men, and teenage girls since 1969, focusing on affordability and customer satisfaction | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 8,420 | 1969 |
| 95 | [Darty](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/darty-15496) (darty.com)<br>A large electrical retailer in Europe offering best prices, widest range of products, and exceptional customer service before, during, and after sales | Retail | 🇫🇷 | 8,349 | 1957 |
| 96 | [Lagardère Travel Retail](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lagardere-travel-retail) (lagardere-tr.com)<br>Operates retail stores in travel hubs, offering essentials, duty-free, fashion, and foodservice, enhancing traveler experience and value for stakeholders globally. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Levallois-Perret | 8,347 | 1852 |
| 97 | [Kesko - K-Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kesko-k-group) (kesko.fi)<br>A leading Finnish trading sector company with grocery, building, technical, and car trade operations, focusing on sustainability and employee development | Retail | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 8,283 |  |
| 98 | [MediaMarkt España](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mediamarkt-espana) (mediamarkt.es)<br>Leading omnichannel distributor specializing in consumer electronics and related services through brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms across Spain and eleven different countries. | Retail | 🇪🇸 El Prat de Llobregat | 8,276 | 1999 |
| 99 | [NOSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nose) (noseparis.com)<br>Concept beauty store and online shop, dedicated to creator brands, offering personalized perfume diagnosis to find ideal fragrances. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Paris | 7,846 | 2011 |
| 100 | [Delhaize Belgium](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/delhaize-belgium) (delhaize.be)<br>Belgian supermarket chain offering healthy, high-quality food products through over 800 stores, emphasizing customer care and employee growth. | Retail | 🇧🇪 Kobbegem | 7,788 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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- [The largest companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/largest-companies-in-europe) (213,553)
- [Multinational companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/multinational-companies-in-europe) (42,025)
- [Companies with in-house R&D in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/r-and-d-companies-in-europe) (20,169)
- [Retail chains in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-chains-in-europe) (19,259)
- [Manufacturers in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/manufacturers-in-europe) (18,156)
- [Professional services firms in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/professional-services-firms-in-europe) (13,698)
- [SaaS companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/saas-companies-in-europe) (13,682)
- [Software Development companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/software-development-companies-in-europe) (12,950)
- [Financial services firms in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/financial-services-firms-in-europe) (12,943)
- [IT Services and IT Consulting companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/it-services-and-it-consulting-companies-in-europe) (11,705)
- [IT services companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/it-services-companies-in-europe) (11,376)
- [Hardware manufacturers in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/hardware-companies-in-europe) (10,565)
- [Family-owned companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/family-owned-companies-in-europe) (9,878)
- [Critical infrastructure operators in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/critical-infrastructure-operators-in-europe) (9,815)
- [Financial Services companies in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/financial-services-companies-in-europe) (9,480)
- [Consulting firms in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/consulting-firms-in-europe) (8,900)
- [Public sector organisations in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/public-sector-organisations-in-europe) (8,568)
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- [Companies with a mobile app in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/companies-with-mobile-app-in-europe) (7,898)
- [Distributors and wholesalers in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/distributors-and-wholesalers-in-europe) (7,573)
- [Healthcare providers in Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/healthcare-providers-in-europe) (6,132)
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- [Retail companies in France](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-france) (2,254)
- [Retail companies in the United Kingdom](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-united-kingdom) (1,596)
- [Retail companies in the Netherlands](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-netherlands) (394)
- [Retail companies in Germany](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-germany) (327)
- [Retail companies in Belgium](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-belgium) (285)
- [Retail companies in Italy](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-italy) (255)
- [Retail companies in Spain](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-spain) (212)
- [Retail companies in Sweden](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-sweden) (175)
- [Retail companies in Switzerland](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-switzerland) (145)
- [Retail companies in Ireland](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-ireland) (84)
- [Retail companies in Denmark](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-denmark) (80)
- [Retail companies in Norway](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-norway) (71)
- [Retail companies in Poland](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-poland) (58)
- [Retail companies in Finland](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-finland) (51)
- [Retail companies in Portugal](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-portugal) (43)
- [Retail companies in Austria](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-austria) (40)
- [Retail companies in the Czech Republic](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-czech-republic) (31)
- [Retail companies in Greece](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-greece) (30)

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Source: https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-in-europe