Retail Trading

Retail companies are an integral component of global commerce as they sell products and services directly to a large customer base of private individuals instead of corporations. Retail stores can be independently owned or operate as parts of franchise and can generally be categorized into specialty stores, department stores, supermarkets, discount stores, and online/mail-order businesses.

Competition is high, as many companies vie for customers and adapt to meet their needs by expanding their offerings to increase per visit purchases. Innovations in last mile delivery by retail titans have made connecting consumers to products more effortless than ever, driving substantial growth.

Globally, retail trade is projected to grow to 26.7 trillion dollars by 2022 (up from 23.6 trillion in 2018), providing a myriad of investment opportunities for the savvy investor.