The retail industry encompasses the journey of a good or service. This typically starts with the manufacture of a product and ends with said product being purchased by a consumer from a retailer. As a result of globalization and various trade agreements between markets and countries, many retailers are capable of doing business on a global scale. Based on retail sales generated in the financial year 2021, Walmart was by far the world's leading retailer with retail revenues reaching over 572 billion U.S. dollars.
Based on FY2021 retail revenue (according to source, "financial years ending within the 12 months from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022"). Figures have been rounded.
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** Estimate and revenue includes wholesale and retail sales.
*** Revenue includes wholesale and retail sales.
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