RETAILER PROFILES

Aldi is a discount grocery chain that started in Germany in 1948, when Karl and Theo Albrecht took over their mother’s store in Essen.

Amazon (Amazon.com) is the world’s largest online retailer and a prominent cloud services provider. It has been described as ‘one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world’.

Apple was founded in a garage in Los Altos, California, and initially made its mark with the Apple I and Apple II computers. Over time, the…

Asda is the third largest supermarket chain in Britain and aims to offer low and competitive prices, as well as top name brands and high levels of quality.

ASOS is a UK online fashion retailer which was founded in June 2000. It is primarily aimed at young adults and it now has 26.4 million active customers.

B&M (often known as B&M Bargains), is a British variety store chain dating back to 1978, when it was founded by Billington and Mayman.

B&Q has been serving British customers with a wide range of DIY supplies since 1969 when Richard Block and David Quayle opened their first store in Southampton.

Boden is a British clothing retailer selling primarily online and by mail order and catalogues.

Boohoo Group is a UK online fashion retailer with a target market of 16 to 30 year olds.

Boots is a pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer that has over 2,500 stores across the UK.

The Co-operative Group is a very historic British brand that has its origins in Rochdale, Lancashire.

Currys began as a bicycle manufacturing business in 1884 and has evolved into a leading electrical retailer. In 1984, it was acquired by Dixons, another electrical…

Decathlon is a French sporting goods retailer that has grown to become the largest in the world. The company manages the research, design, production, logistics, and…

Dr. Martens is a British footwear and clothing brand originated in post-World War II Germany when Dr. Klaus Märtens created a unique air-cushioned sole. The brand…

French Connection (also branded as FCUK or fcuk) is a UK-based global fashion retailer for clothing, accessories and homeware.

Greggs began as a Tyneside bakery in 1939, delivering fresh eggs and yeast to local families. Over the decades, it expanded into a nationwide bakery chain,…

Gymshark is a British fitness apparel and accessories brand, manufacturer and retailer, headquartered in Solihull. The brand designs, manufactures and distributes all of its own fitness clothing.

Harvey Nichols began as a linen shop in 1831 on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street in London and has evolved into a renowned luxury…

HMV is a British music and entertainment retailer whose name stands for His Master’s Voice.

Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has evolved into one of the world’s leading health and wellness retailers, offering a wide range of products including vitamins,…

IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad at the age of 17 in Sweden, initially selling small household items like pens and wallets. It later revolutionised the…

In The Style is a UK-based online fashion retailer selling women’s clothing and accessories. The brand was founded by Adam Frisby in Manchester in 2013 with…

JD Group, established in 1981, has grown into a leading global retailer in sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. The company operates a diverse portfolio of retail…

John Lewis is a UK department store that is operated by the John Lewis Partnership.

Joules is a British clothing retailer that offers products inspired by country lifestyles.

Lidl is a German discount supermarket chain, founded in its modern retail form in 1973 when Josef Schwarz opened the first Lidl discount store in Germany.…

Lush is a British cosmetics retailer founded in 1995. The brand sells all kinds of health and body products, from showers gels and shampoos to bath bombs.

Majestic Wine, established in 1980, has become the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer. The company focuses on offering a curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits,…

Mango began in 1984 with a single store in Barcelona and quickly grew into a global fashion brand. The company offers a wide range of clothing…

Marks & Spencer is a leading British retailer bringing food, clothing and homeware to millions of customers around the world.

Matalan is a British fashion and homeware retail brand based in Knowsley, Merseyside.

Missguided is a UK based online fashion retailer whose target market is 16-35 year old women.

Morrisons is the UK’s fourth largest supermarket chain with millions of loyal customers passing through its doors each week.

NEXT plc is a British multinational retailer offering clothing, footwear, and home products. The company operates through three main channels: NEXT Retail, a chain of over…

Founded in 2000, Ocado Group has evolved from an online grocery retailer into a technology company, providing automated warehouse solutions and logistics services to retailers worldwide.…

Poundland is a British variety store chain founded in 1990 by Dave Dodd and Steven Smith. The brand was acquired by Steinhoff International for £610 million in August 2016. Steinhoff is the owner of Pepco Group of which Poundland is a part.

Primark, known as Penneys in Ireland, opened its first store in Dublin in 1969. Over the decades, it has expanded significantly, offering affordable fashion, beauty, and…

River Island is a renowned British high street fashion brand with over 60 years of experience in the industry. The company is inspired by the latest…

J Sainsbury is one of the UK’s leading food, merchandise and clothing retailers which aims to offer good quality products at competitive prices.

Established in 1909 by American retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge, Selfridges revolutionised the shopping experience with its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. Known for its…

Established in 1964 by brothers Ronald and Peter Goldstein, Superdrug has grown into one of the UK’s leading health and beauty retailers. The company offers a…

Superdry is a UK branded clothing company whose products combine vintage Americana styling with Japanese inspired graphics.

Ted Baker was founded by Ray Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland in 1988. 

Tesco has around 4,000 stores of all different sizes in the UK and Ireland and this figure has continually grown in the past few years.

Founded in 1992, The Perfume Shop began with the mission to make luxury perfume brands accessible to everyone at affordable prices. The first stores opened in…

Founded by Chrissie Rucker in 1994, The White Company began as a small mail-order brochure offering a range of white essentials for the linen cupboard. Over…

Very is a British online retailer and ecommerce brand located in Speke, Liverpool.

Wilko is a British high-street retail chain which sells homeware and household goods.

Launched in 2008, Zalando has grown into a leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle products in Europe. The company offers a wide assortment of clothing,…

Zara is a Spanish apparel retailer based in Arteixo in  Spain.