Global Retail Industry Facts and Figures
Global industry-related facts: Worldwide retail sales are estimated at $7 trillion (USD). The top 200 largest retailers account for 30% of worldwide demand. The money spent on household consumption worldwide increased 68% between 1980 and 1998. Retail sales are generally driven by people’s ability (disposable income) and willingness (consumer confidence) to buy. Approximately 2,000 companies […]