Washington – The National Retail Federation (NRF) has officially named 50 retailers to its 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers list.
Conducted by consulting and analytics firm Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023.
“In our increasingly interconnected global economy, retailers are continually expanding their international customer base,” said Mark Matthews, NRF executive director of research. “It is exciting to see the tremendous breadth and diversity of businesses that are featured in this year’s Global Top 50.”
Continuing its reign as the world’s largest retailer, Walmart maintained its top ranking with a “robust online marketplace and a range of new financial resources for shoppers,” per a release from the NRF. Additionally, the NRF noted that the retailer’s Walmart+ media platform continues to expand outside the U.S.
Overall, there was no movement among the listing’s top 10 retailers from 2023 to 2024. Amazon remained in second place, followed by Schwarz Group, Aldi, Costco, Ahold Delhaize and Carrefour. The complete top 10 list includes:
- Walmart
- Amazon.com
- Schwarz Group
- Aldi
- Costco
- Ahold Delhaize
- Carrefour
- Seven & I
- The Home Depot
- Ikea
“For most companies in this ranking, retail sales and profits grew even as shoppers changed their work and personal routines and the channels they shopped,” noted David Marcotte, Kantar’s senior vice president of global insights and technology. “Shoppers in 2023 repeatedly said they needed more convenience from retailers, and the brands that focused on convenience were successful.”
Kantar’s ranking system gives points to retailers according to their domestic and international retail revenues. To qualify for the ranking, retailers must have a direct investment in at least three countries. To learn more about the methodology, explore the complete 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers list on the NRF’s website.