Top 100 companies worldwide: Wholesale & Retail Trade, Including Motor Vehicle Repairs

This industry includes wholesale and retail sales (i.e., sale without transformation) of any type of goods and the rendering of services incidental to the sale of these goods. Wholesaling and retailing are the final steps in the distribution of goods. Goods bought and sold are also referred to as “merchandise.” Also included in this industry are the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. In 2025, the revenue in wholesale and retail trade is projected to amount to US$261.48 billion in the United Kingdom.The number of large companies in the wholesale & retail trade industry, which includes motor vehicle repairs, is an indicator of the overall economic performance of that sector. Not only do these companies provide jobs for the local markets, but they are also able to achieve success in global markets, thus generating greater value.