The statistic depicts the sales value of the global retail market from 2011 to 2021, by segment. In 2016, the global non-luxury retail market was valued at approximately ***** trillion U.S. dollars.

In 2023, the global direct selling industry generated **** percent of its retail sales from wellness products alone. Cosmetics and personal care products ranked second, accounting for nearly a quarter of sales globally. In that year, the global direct selling industry generated approximately *** billion U.S. dollars.

In 2022, retail sales of beauty products worldwide added up to about *** billion U.S. dollars. This value was forecast to increase up to nearly *** billion U.S. dollars by the year 2027.

Worldwide car sales grew to around ** million automobiles in 2024, up from around **** million units in 2023. Throughout 2020 and 2021, the sector experienced a downward trend on the back of a slowing global economy, while COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine contributed to shortages in the automotive semiconductor industry and further supply chain disruptions in 2022. Despite these challenges, 2023 and 2024 sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels and are forecast to keep rising through 2025. Covid-19 hits car demand It had been estimated pre-pandemic that international car sales were on track to reach ** million. While 2023 sales are still far away from that goal, this was the first year were car sales exceeded pre-pandemic values. The automotive market faced various challenges in 2023, including supply shortages, automotive layoffs, and strikes in North America. However, despite these hurdles, the North American market was among the fastest-growing regions in 2024, along with Eastern Europe and Asia, as auto sales in these regions increased year-on-year. Chinese market recovers After years of double-digit growth, China's economy began to lose steam in 2022, and recovery has been slow through 2023. China was the largest automobile market based on sales with around **** million units in 2023. However, monthly car sales in China were in free-fall in April 2022 partly due to shortages, fears over a looming recession, and the country grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. By June of that same year, monthly sales in China were closer to those recorded in 2021.

Victoria’s Secret, one of the most well-known retailers of women’s lingerie in the world, had global net sales amounting to approximately 6.23 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Until 2021, Victoria’s Secret was one of the flagship brands of American retailer, L Brands. In 2021, Victoria's Secret & Co. separated from its parent company L Brands. The development of an iconic fashion brand Victoria’s Secret was established in 1977 by American businessman Roy Raymond, who felt that traditional American department stores were not friendly enough towards men shopping for women’s lingerie. This led to the creation of Victoria’s Secret, which has grown into one of the most valuable apparel brands worldwide. The scale of operations of Victoria’s Secret is also impressive. As of February 1, 2025, the specialty retailer had 806 stores in operation throughout North America alone. The United States is the largest underwear market worldwide. The brand has a high awareness in the North American country, at 89 percent of online fashion consumers in 2024. The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show also adds to the iconic nature of the brand, with a host of supermodels showcasing the brands’ latest ranges of merchandise.

In the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, Walmart's global net sales amounted to 642.6 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of approximately six percent in comparison to a year earlier.

Walmart Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton when he and his brother James “Bud” Walton opened the first Wal-Mart Discount City in Rogers, Arkansas. Since then, Walmart has grown to become the largest publicly-owned retail company in the world. In the United States, the company includes Walmart discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets, and Sam’s Club warehouse membership clubs. The company also has many international operations. Walmart is considered a variety store which focuses on low prices featuring apparel as well as hard goods, and has been committed to upholding their basic value of customer service. Beginning in the early 1990s, Walmart went to great lengths to increase their market share. They introduced a full line of groceries into their stores, diversified their market by appealing to certain ethnic groups through bilingual advertisements, and took steps to promote the awareness of environmental issues.As of 2024, Walmart operated 10,616 stores worldwide; with 4,615 of those stores located in the United States alone.

This statistic shows duty free and travel retail sales worldwide in 2022, broken down by region. In 2022, Asian-Pacific travel retail sales amounted to about **** billion U.S. dollars. Travel retail includes all sales made in shops located in duty free areas or any areas dedicated to travelers.

Global vehicle sales have experienced significant fluctuations over the past two decades, with 2023 marking a return to pre-pandemic levels. The industry saw a sharp decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a gradual recovery. However, the semiconductor shortage in 2022 led to inventory issues and a slight decrease in sales. Despite these challenges, the market rebounded strongly in 2023, surpassing ** million units sold worldwide. Recovery and future outlook The automotive industry's resilience is evident in its rapid recovery from the pandemic-induced slump. Light vehicle sales are projected to increase by *** percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, with further growth of *** percent expected in 2025. This positive trend is supported by the rebounding sales in China, the world's largest automotive market, and the growing demand for electric vehicles. The global production of motor vehicles reached ** million units in 2023. Electric vehicles driving growth The shift towards electric vehicles is playing a crucial role in the industry's growth. In 2023, plug-in electric light vehicle sales reached an estimated **** million units globally. This surge in demand is particularly noticeable in China and Europe's largest markets. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and semiconductor shortages, the electric car market experienced record growth, with market share increasing significantly. However, as government subsidies for electric vehicles begin to be rolled back in some countries, the industry may face new challenges in maintaining this growth momentum.

In 2024, the e-commerce sales channel the most popular channel for purchasing beauty products worldwide, with a retail sales share of about ***percent. Grocery/big box retail ranked second with a share of about ** percent.

Amazon's global platform 'amazon.com' was the most popular e-commerce and shopping website worldwide, accounting for more than ** percent of desktop visits to sites in this category in May 2022. Second place went to ebay.com, with **** percent. Amazon leads the way There is no denying the dominance of Amazon in the e-commerce industry. By 2027, Amazon's worldwide net sales are estimated to exceed ************ U.S. dollars. In 2022, amazon.com garnered over * billion monthly visitors, maintaining its spot as the most popular retail website worldwide. As of May 2022, the leading social media traffic referrers to amazon.com came from YouTube (** percent), Facebook (** percent), and WhatsApp (** percent). Online shopping As of April 2022, more purchases were made through online marketplaces globally than through any other digital channel. Over a third of people shopped via the internet by using marketplaces. Online marketplaces were also ranked worldwide as the e-commerce channel delivering the best customer experience in 2022. According to shoppers worldwide, the three most important changes that could make their digital shopping experience better were faster delivery (** percent), free returns (***** percent), and more convenient delivery (*** percent).

This statistic depicts the sales of the H&M Group worldwide from 2006 to 2024. In the fiscal year 2024, global net sales of the H&M Group amounted to about 234 billion Swedish kronor. H&MH&M offers a broad and varied range of fashion including collections for women, men, teenagers and children. The range also includes sportswear, underwear, shoes, accessories and cosmetics, as well as home textiles and decorations from H&M Home.Germany is H&M's largest market. In 2024, over 35 billion Swedish kronor were generated from that country alone. The company operates roughly 4,253 stores worldwide and employs approximately 97,710 people. H&M dropped out of the top ten most valuable apparel brands in the world as of 2023.H&M aims to be a more sustainable choice for today’s increasingly aware customers. To this end, H&M’s investments in social improvements and reduced environmental impact extend throughout the product life cycle – from responsible use of natural resources to ensuring good working conditions at suppliers’ factories. Sustainability work is thoroughly integrated into the business, not only because it is an investment in the customer offering,but also because it is vital to the group’s long-term growth and development. However, there have been questions raised as to how effective and trustworthy H&M's sustainability practices really are.

This statistic depicts the net sales of the Kellanova Company worldwide from 2009 to 2024, by segment. In 2024, the net sales of Kellanova's North America segment totaled **** billion U.S. dollars. The Kellanova CompanyThe Kellogg Company operates in the global snack business, with an emphasis on cereals and other breakfast foods. It was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1906 and sells its products in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company is well-known known for famous cereal brands such as Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Mini Wheats and Frosted Flakes. In addition, the company expands its main product portfolio with snack and cookie brands such as Cheez-It and Pringles.Kellogg’s was one of the firms that pioneered in the cereal business when they first discovered how to create flakes out of corn. These toasted flakes were the base for the world-famous Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. Today, the cereal powerhouse readily competes with General Mills for the title of the biggest manufacturer in the United States.Lately, the cereal market suffered from shrinking category sales. The cereal aisles have been facing stiff competition from protein-rich breakfast solutions such as Greek yogurt and hot meals such as oatmeal or egg-based dishes.

According to recent data, globally the market for edible groceries grew by *** percent in the post-COVID-19 period in 2020. The growth for edible groceries varied worldwide, from an impressive *** percent in the United States to a humble *** percent in the United Kingdom (UK).

In 2023, ** percent of Walmart's retail sales came from U.S. operations. In comparison, all of The Kroger Company's retail sales were generated within the United States. Walmart was the leading retailer based on U.S. retail sales.

In 2020, global retail sales fell by 2.9 percent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, bouncing back in 2021 with a growth of 9.7 percent Global retail sales were projected to amount to around 27.3 trillion U.S. dollars by 2022, up from approximately 23.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2020.

American retailers worldwide
As a result of globalization and various trade agreements between markets and countries, many retailers are capable of doing business on a global scale. Many of the world’s leading retailers are American companies. Walmart and Amazon are examples of such American retailers. The success of U.S. retailers can also be seen through their performance in online retail.

Retail in the U.S.
The domestic retail market in the United States is a lucrative market, in which many companies compete. Walmart, a retail chain offering low prices and a wide selection of products, is the leading retailer in the United States. Amazon, The Kroger Co., Costco, and Target are a selection of other leading U.S. retailers.

This statistic represents the retail sales value of the global gluten-free products market from 2012 to 2017, and provides a forecast for 2018 to 2020. In 2017, the global market for gluten-free foods was worth around 3.84 billion U.S. dollars.

This statistic shows the net sales of DSW worldwide from fiscal year 2015 to 2023, by business segment. In fiscal year 2023, DSW Inc. generated net sales amounting to approximately 2.53 billion U.S. dollars from the company's U.S. retail segment.

This timeline shows Newell Brands net sales worldwide from 2012 to 2024, by region. In 2024, the company's global net sales from its Canadian segment generated about 319 million U.S. dollars.

The global licensed merchandise industry encompasses toys and games, stationery and paper products, sporting goods, housewares, infant products, home furnishings, apparel, video games and software and publishing activities. In 2017, global retail sales of licensed merchandise amounted to around ***** billion U.S. dollars.

It is projected that the global automotive industry will generate about *** trillion U.S. dollars from auto sales by 2030. This market is anticipated to increase most significantly between 2025 and 2030.