United Kingdom
UK SIC G47.710|Statistics

Clothing Retailing in the UK - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Clothing Retailing industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Clothing retailers source clothing from wholesalers or manufacturers and sell them to consumers. Most clothing retailers sell goods from one or more retail stores and often operate an online portal. Accessory sales are also covered.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Industry Sector Last 5-yr CAGR Forecast 5-year CAGR Revenue
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XX% XX% $XX
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XX% XX% $XX
Online Men's Clothing Sales in the UK
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XX% XX% $XX
Clothing Manufacturing in the UK
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Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Clothing & Footwear Wholesaling in the UK
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Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Footwear Retailing in the UK
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Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Global Apparel Manufacturing
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XX% XX% $XX
Women's Clothing Stores in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Family Clothing Stores in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Handbag, Luggage & Accessory Stores in the US
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Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Lingerie Stores in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Bridal Shops in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Maternity Wear Stores in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Plus-Size Women's Clothing Stores in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Online Men's Clothing Sales in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Online Baby & Infant Apparel Sales in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Online Designer Clothing Sales in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Online Original Design T-Shirt Sales in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Clothing Boutiques in the US
United States
Wholesale & Retail Trade in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Lingerie, Swimwear & Bridal Stores in Canada
Canada
Wholesale & Retail Trade in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Handbag, Luggage & Accessory Stores in Canada
Canada
Wholesale & Retail Trade in Canada
XX% XX% $XX
Clothing Retailing in Germany
Germany
Wholesale & Retail Trade in Germany
XX% XX% $XX

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Clothing Retailing in the UK in 2026?

There is 11,501 Clothing Retailing in the UK businesses as of 2026, an increase of 0.1% from 2025.

Has the number of Clothing Retailing in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Clothing Retailing in the UK businesses has grown 0.3% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Clothing Retailing in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Clothing Retailing in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Clothing Retailing in the UK?

The Clothing Retailing in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is Next Group plc.

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