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100 leading Retail companies in the world

Tamtam tracks 11,452 Retail companies worldwide. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Walmart Canada, Walmart and The Home Depot. Their median headcount is 48,060. Half of them were founded in 1962 or later. The most common headquarters are London (4), Cape Town (3) and Columbus (3).

🌍 World100 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These retail companies include large groups operating hypermarkets, discount stores, and grocery chains. Many of these firms are based in the United States, with a concentration in states like Arkansas (Walmart) and Georgia (The Home Depot). A significant number were founded in the mid-20th century, indicating established presences in the retail sector.

Walmart operates hypermarkets and discount department stores globally. The Home Depot provides home improvement products and services across North America. Kroger runs grocery stores and manufacturing plants. Target is an American retailer offering value and innovation, while Costco Wholesale is a global warehouse club retailer. Carrefour operates various grocery retail formats in over 30 countries.

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1
Walmart Canadacareers.walmart.ca

Operates hypermarkets, discount department stores, and warehouse stores globally, offering a wide range of products to customers.

Retail 🇺🇸 Mississauga 2,300,000 1962
2
Walmartwalmart.com

Global omnichannel retailer serving customers across nineteen countries through physical stores and online clubs while providing career growth opportunities for millions of associates.

Retail 🇺🇸 Bentonville 2,300,000 1962
3
The Home Depothomedepot.com

World's largest specialty retailer providing home improvement products and services through over 2,300 stores across North America to help customers build and renovate.

Retail 🇺🇸 Atlanta 491,000 1979
4
Krogerkroger.com

Operates thousands of grocery stores, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers to provide affordable fresh food, dairy, and meat products through retail and e-commerce.

Retail 🇺🇸 Cincinnati 465,000 n/a
5
Targettarget.com

Leading American retailer offering outstanding value, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences through responsible corporate citizenship and consistent community support since nineteen forty-six.

Retail 🇺🇸 Minneapolis 440,000 1962
6
Costco Wholesalecostco.com

Global warehouse club retailer operating in multiple countries, focusing on quality, ethics, employee success, and customer service excellence.

Retail 🇺🇸 Seattle 304,000 1983
7
Safeway (Aurora Ave, Shoreline)safeway.com

Operates as a grocery and drug retailer across 34 states and Washington D.C., supporting local communities with food and financial aid.

Retail 🇺🇸 250,000 1915
8
Dollar Treedollartree.com

Operates discount retail stores offering party supplies, home decor, health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and more at extreme values.

Retail 🇺🇸 Chesapeake 193,000 1953
9
Starbucksstarbucks.com

The company focuses on creating positive change in the world by providing a welcoming environment for employees to grow their careers and community connections

Retail 🇺🇸 Seattle 190,713 1971
10
Dollar Generalcareers.dollargeneral.com

Provides convenient access to quality and value everyday essentials, from trusted brands to private labels, serving communities across the country.

Retail 🇺🇸 Goodlettsville 158,000 1939
11
Lowe's Companies, Inc.lowes.com

Retail home improvement products and hardware through over 2,200 stores, serving millions weekly with community support and skilled trade development.

Retail 🇺🇸 Mooresville 111,861 1921
12
Family Dollarfamilydollar.com

A growing retailer offering everyday items for the whole family at low prices, ranging from household items to apparel and more

Retail 🇺🇸 Chesapeake 109,340 1959
13
Albertsons Companiesalbertsonscompanies.com

Large food and drug retailer operating over 2200 stores through various regional banners supported by extensive distribution centers and internal manufacturing plants.

Retail 🇺🇸 Boise 107,641 1939
14
Carrefourcarrefour.fr

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 n/a
15
Greencapwesfarmers.com.au

A diversified corporation in Australia, providing goods and services in home improvement, apparel, office supplies, and industrials sectors while focusing on shareholder returns and corporate responsibility

Retail 🇦🇺 Perth 107,000 1914
16
H&M Grouphmgroup.com

A global design business with thousands of stores worldwide, offering fashion, beauty, accessories, homeware, and sustainability-focused products and experiences

Retail 🇸🇪 Stockholm 104,048 n/a
17
IKEAikea.com

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 n/a
18
Nikenike.com

Leading designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for various sports and fitness activities worldwide Founded in 1972

Retail 🇺🇸 Beaverton 98,830 n/a
19
Hy-Vee, Inc.hy-vee.com

Operate over 563 supermarkets across nine Midwestern states, focusing on quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, and excellent customer service.

Retail 🇺🇸 West Des Moines 93,000 1930
20
Tescotescoplc.com

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 n/a
21
Lidl in Germanylidl.de

Retail company offering over 1,600 daily products, managing extensive logistics, focusing on quality, affordability, and strong team collaboration.

Retail 🇩🇪 Bad Wimpfen 90,333 n/a
22
H&Mhm.com

Global fashion retailer promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility, empowering employees and customers to express individuality and responsibility.

Retail 🇸🇪 Stockholm 86,847 1947
23
O'Reilly Auto Partsoreillyauto.com

A leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry with over 6,000+ locations, committed to serving customers, community, and team members

Retail 🇺🇸 Springfield 84,000 1957
24
Publix Super Marketscorporate.publix.com

Largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the U.S., emphasizing community involvement, diversity, sustainability, and continuous growth with over 200,000 associates.

Retail 🇺🇸 Lakeland 83,237 1930
25
Ahold Delhaizeaholddelhaize.com

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 n/a
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Macy'smacys.com

America's store for life, offering quality fashion at affordable prices across 640 locations and online, fostering exploration through exclusive brands and memorable events.

Retail 🇺🇸 New York 82,165 1858
27
ADEOadeo.com

ADEO is a platform of home improvement companies offering positive solutions for sustainable, comfortable, and efficient living environments worldwide

Retail 🇫🇷 Ronchin 81,198 n/a
28
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

Retail 🇬🇧 London 80,000 n/a
29
Best Buybestbuy.com

Enriching lives through technology by providing solutions in retail, online, and in-home services with a community of innovative and supportive employees

Retail 🇺🇸 Richfield 74,888 1966
30
Inditexinditexpeople.com

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
31
Reliance Retailrelianceretail.com

A leading retail initiative with wide reach, millions of customers, and high footfall, focusing on enriching the lives of Indians and cautioning against corporate fraud

Retail 🇮🇳 Mumbai 72,693 2006
32
Gap Inc.gapinc.com

Offers clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children through multiple brands and global retail channels.

Retail 🇺🇸 San Francisco 72,048 1969
33
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

Retail 🇬🇧 London 68,549 1869
34
Leroy Merlinadeo.com

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
35
Groupement Mousquetairesmousquetaires.com

Large independent retailer with thousands of points of sale in Europe, uniting entrepreneurs, employees, and seven different brands.

Retail 🇫🇷 Bondoufle 64,976 n/a
36
Americanas s.a.americanas.io

We are a technological innovation platform born from the merger between two major companies, focused on improving people's lives through engagement and enhanced customer experience

Retail 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro 63,000 1929
37
Woolworths Groupwoolworthsgroup.com.au

Operates major retail brands like BIG W, focusing on customer experiences, community support, and career development through innovation and team efficiency across Oceania.

Retail 🇦🇺 Bella Vista 61,176 n/a
38
Auchan Retailauchan-retail.com

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
39
7-Eleven7-eleven.com

Global convenience retailer operating over seventy thousand locations across eighteen countries providing customers with essential products and services whenever and wherever needed.

Retail 🇺🇸 Irving 57,846 1927
40
The TJX Companies, Inc.jobs.tjx.com

Leading global off-price retailer offering apparel and home fashions through seven brands across nine countries, nearly 4,700 stores, and five e-commerce sites.

Retail 🇺🇸 Framingham 57,100 n/a
41
Kohl'skohls.com

Leading omnichannel retailer operating over eleven hundred stores and digital platforms, offering diverse brand portfolios and loyalty programs to millions of customers nationwide.

Retail 🇺🇸 Menomonee Falls 55,589 1962
42
H-E-Bheb.com

Privately held supermarket chain operating hundreds of multi-format stores across Texas, providing grocery retail, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, digital innovation, and wellness services.

Retail 🇺🇸 San Antonio 53,307 1905
43
Asdaasda.jobs

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 n/a
44
SEPHORAinside-sephora.com

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
45
PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya, Tbk (Alfamart)alfamart.co.id

Leading Indonesian retail network operating over twenty thousand stores providing groceries, household goods, e-services, and vocational education programs while promoting inclusive disability employment.

Retail 🇮🇩 Tangerang 51,178 1999
46
Sam's Clubsamsclub.com

Operates membership warehouse clubs, providing exclusive savings, quality merchandise, and services like delivery, curbside pickup, and a pharmacy to members.

Retail 🇺🇸 Bentonville 50,746 1983
47
Intermarchécarrieres-mousquetaires.com

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
48
AutoZoneautozone.com

Leading retailer distributing automotive replacement parts, maintenance items, and accessories for diverse vehicles through thousands of stores serving DIY and professional customers.

Retail 🇺🇸 Memphis 49,134 1979
49
Nordstromnordstrom.com

Empowering employees to achieve success through hard work, leadership, and dedication to customer service Committed to environmental sustainability and community support

Retail 🇺🇸 Seattle 48,381 1901
50
noonnoon.com

A digital ecosystem of products and services built in the region, offering e-commerce, grocery delivery, on-demand services, secure online payments, fashion, and lifestyle platforms

Retail 🇸🇦 Riyadh 48,060 n/a

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51
The Shoprite Group of Companiesshopriteholdings.co.za

Large scale food retailing across Africa providing affordable goods, financial services, and pharmaceuticals through innovative technology, data science, and sustainable community development initiatives.

Retail 🇿🇦 Cape Town 47,851 n/a
52
Circle Kcirclek.com

Global convenience and fuel retail business providing everyday services across fourteen thousand locations in twenty-six countries to make customer journeys a little easier.

Retail 🇨🇦 Laval 47,769 1951
53
Primarkprimark.com

International fashion retailer, over 470 stores, offering affordable fashion and everyday essentials at unbeatable prices for everyone.

Retail 🇮🇪 Dublin 45,876 1969
54
Magalumagazineluiza.com.br

Largest Brazilian retail ecosystem combining physical stores, online brands, marketplace sellers, and a super app with millions of users.

Retail 🇧🇷 São Paulo 44,409 1957
55
Ross Stores, Inc.jobs.rossstores.com

A Fortune 500 off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores offering savings to customers through low costs and continuous sales growth

Retail 🇺🇸 Dublin 42,407 1982
56
Whole Foods Marketcareers.wholefoodsmarket.com

Retailer specializing in high-quality natural and organic food products, partnering with trusted suppliers and supporting local communities.

Retail 🇺🇸 Austin 42,299 1980
57
Musgravemusgravegroup.com

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
58
Ulta Beautyulta.com

National retailer offering cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, and hair products from five hundred brands plus in-store salon services including hair, skin, and makeup.

Retail 🇺🇸 Bolingbrook 40,136 1990
59
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.

Retail 🇬🇧 London 40,055 1884
60
Burlington Stores, Inc.burlington.com

Operating over one thousand stores across America, providing extensive selections of fashion apparel, baby products, home items, and coats at discounted prices.

Retail 🇺🇸 Burlington 39,381 1972
61
Woolworthswoolworths.co.za

Offering a unique blend of quality food, fashion, beauty, and homeware with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices

Retail 🇿🇦 Cape Town 37,741 1931
62
El Corte Ingléselcorteingles.es

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
63
RD Saúderdsaude.com.br

We are a holistic health ecosystem with thousands of pharmacies nationwide, dedicated to promoting a healthier society through technology and human warmth

Retail 🇧🇷 São Paulo 37,584 n/a
64
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.

Retail 🇬🇧 London 36,517 n/a
65
DICK'S Sporting Goodsdickssportinggoods.jobs

Providing athletic equipment, apparel, and footwear through physical retail stores and ecommerce platforms while supporting youth sports via mobile applications and community funding.

Retail 🇺🇸 Coraopolis 35,361 1948
66
Jerónimo Martinsjeronimomartins.com

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 n/a
67
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

Retail 🇬🇧 Bradford 34,861 n/a
68
JCPenneyjcpenney.com

Company seeking motivated individuals to join inclusive environment and culture in reinventing themselves Success built from inside out with passionate associates

Retail 🇺🇸 Plano 34,858 1902
69
Cencosud S.A.cencosud.com

A multi-format retailer operating in multiple countries, offering a wide range of products and services through supermarkets, home improvement, department stores, shopping centers, and financial services

Retail 🇦🇷 Argentina-Brasil-Chile-Colombia-Perú y Of.Comercial en China 34,814 1976
70
JD Sports Fashioncareers.jdplc.com

A global retailer and distributor of branded sportswear and fashionwear, with stores across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific

Retail 🇬🇧 Bury 34,337 n/a
71
Pick n Paypnp.co.za

Operating diverse retail formats across Africa providing affordable groceries, clothing, and general merchandise while creating economic opportunities and social impact through various store channels.

Retail 🇿🇦 Kenilworth 34,254 1967
72
Bath & Body Worksbbwinc.com

Global leader in personal care and home fragrance products, offering fine fragrance mists, lotions, candles, and soaps through stores and online.

Retail 🇺🇸 Columbus 33,920 1990
73
Shoppers Drug Martshoppersdrugmart.ca

Meeting Canadians' healthcare needs with professional expertise and personal service for 50 years, growing into over 1,200 stores coast to coast.

Retail 🇨🇦 Toronto 33,544 n/a
74
Mercadonaavature.net

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
75
Coppelcoppel.com

A Mexican department store chain founded in 1941, offering easy credit and free delivery at over 1000 locations in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina

Retail 🇲🇽 Culiacan 33,293 1941
76
Lojas Renner S.A.lojasrennersa.com.br

Omnichannel fashion and lifestyle ecosystem with over six hundred stores across South America, providing responsible clothing, home goods, and financial services.

Retail 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre 32,158 1965
77
PetSmartcareers.petsmart.com

Large specialty retailer providing pet supplies, grooming salons, and boarding hotels while supporting animal welfare through charitable grants and adoption programs across North America.

Retail 🇺🇸 Phoenix 31,691 1987
78
Landmark Grouplandmarkgroup.com

Retail and hospitality group operating over 2,500 stores across 15 countries, offering fashion, home, fitness, and loyalty programs.

Retail 🇦🇪 Dubai 31,628 1973
79
OXXOoxxo.com

The company is the largest convenience store chain in Mexico and Latin America, with over 22,000 locations offering quality products and services

Retail 🇲🇽 Monterrey 31,508 1978
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Retail 🇺🇦 Kyiv 31,498 2014
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El Puerto de Liverpoolelpuertodeliverpool.mx

Leader in Mexican department stores, providing quality products and excellent service to families through five business units, with a focus on innovation and employee well-being

Retail 🇲🇽 Mexico City 31,031 1847
82
Sally Beauty Supply LLCsallybeauty.com

Distributes beauty supplies globally. Provides channels for manufacturers to reach professional and non-professional customers. Operates over 4500 stores and e-commerce.

Retail 🇺🇸 Denton 31,000 1964
83
Meijermeijer.com

A family-owned retail company, founded during the Great Depression, offering grocery home-delivery service and giving back to local communities

Retail 🇺🇸 Grand Rapids 30,877 1934
84
Victoria’s Secret & Co.victoriassecret.com

Specialty retailer offering bras, lingerie, sleepwear, athleisure, swimwear, fragrances, and body care supporting diverse women globally.

Retail 🇺🇸 Columbus 30,271 2021
85
Old Navygapinc.com

Providing affordable, high-quality fashion essentials for the whole family through diverse, fun, and inclusive retail stores and online platforms.

Retail 🇺🇸 San Francisco 30,025 n/a
86
Colruyt Groupcolruytgroup.com

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
87
Wakefern Food Corp.wakefern.com

A retailer-owned cooperative with member families who operate supermarkets offering premium private label products, focusing on community support and a supportive company culture

Retail 🇺🇸 Keasbey 29,911 1946
88
Albert Heijnah.nl

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 n/a
89
Canadian Tire Corporationcanadiantire.ca

Conglomerate offering retail products across various categories, financial services, and real estate management, also owning a technical outdoor brand.

Retail 🇨🇦 Toronto 29,479 n/a
90
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.abercrombie.com

Global omnichannel specialty retailer providing quality apparel and accessories for kids through millennials across diverse brands through physical stores and digital platforms.

Retail 🇺🇸 Columbus 29,375 1892
91
TFG (The Foschini Group)tfglimited.co.za

Operates thirty-five speciality retail brands across twenty-three countries, offering fashion, jewellery, homeware, and electronics through over four thousand outlets and a lifestyle e-commerce platform.

Retail 🇿🇦 Cape Town 29,353 n/a
92
RITE AIDriteaid.com

A full-service pharmacy offering retail and delivery pharmacy services, health coaching, and disease management solutions through its subsidiaries Operates nationwide

Retail 🇺🇸 Philadelphia 28,846 1968
93
Indomaret Groupcareer.indomaretgroup.com

Operates nationwide modern retail stores, grocery outlets, shopping plazas, food and beverage brands, restaurants, and IT consultancy services for diverse consumer needs.

Retail 🇮🇩 Jakarta 28,512 1988
94
Specsaversjoin.specsavers.com

Distributes eye care products including glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids, providing essential vision and hearing solutions to customers.

Retail 🇺🇸 Global 28,316 1984
95
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

Retail 🇬🇧 Nottingham 27,869 1849
96
Majid Al Futtaimmajidalfuttaim.com

A pioneer in shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, creating great everyday moments

Retail 🇦🇪 Dubai 27,525 1992
97
Searsbit.ly

Leading integrated retailer offering digital and physical shopping experiences plus nationwide home services and member rewards through a social shopping platform.

Retail 🇺🇸 Chicago 27,213 1892
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Al-Futtaimalfuttaim.com

Operating across automotive, retail, real estate, and finance, connecting consumers in over 20 markets with admired brands through long-lasting partnerships and customer-centric approaches.

Retail 🇦🇪 Dubai 26,838 n/a
99
Falabellafalabella.com

Physical and digital retail space offering clothing, beauty, footwear, technology, and home products with top global brands and trends.

Retail 🇨🇱 Las Condes 26,558 n/a
100
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.

Retail 🇬🇧 Leicester 26,161 1982

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