The RetailX UK500 2025 is our 11th annual report evaluating the performance of retailers, brands and marketplaces selling in the UK. Going beyond simple turnover or traffic, the UK500 measures how these businesses deliver value across the entire retail ecosystem, taking into account evolving consumer behaviour, economic headwinds and disruptive technologies such as AI.
What’s Inside the 2025 Edition
- Comprehensive Ranking
Explore the updated list of 500 retailers, brands and marketplaces – discover who moved up, who’s new and why it matters. - Strategic Overview of the UK Retail Sector
Uncover how inflation, interest rates and geopolitical factors are impacting shopper confidence – and see which companies are adapting fastest. - The Four Value Chains
A detailed analysis of how top retailers create and preserve value through:
- Customer Value Chain – Delivering relevance, convenience and a seamless user experience
- Product Value Chain – Balancing range, margin and sustainability
- Operations Value Chain – Meeting fulfilment challenges while staying profitable
- Capital Value Chain – Making strategic investments to future-proof retail growth - Featured Company Profiles
Get a closer look at how leading names such as Amazon, Tesco, Asos, Next, John Lewis, Cotswold Outdoor, Watches of Switzerland and Simba are innovating in today’s fast-paced environment.
Key Highlights
- Marketplace Momentum
Marketplaces represent just 7% of the companies profiled yet account for nearly half of all retail web traffic. We explain why. - Mobile as the New Battleground
With 87.1% of UK consumers using their phones to shop at least some of the time, discover the tactics that help the best retailers convert on mobile. - The AI Factor
From supply chain optimisation to personalised product recommendations, AI’s influence on retail in 2025 is growing – learn how innovators are leveraging it effectively. - Sustainable Strategies
See how retailers are using fewer resources, offering more eco-friendly fulfilment and creating circular business models to meet both consumer demand and their bottom line.
Why Download?
- Actionable Insights – Use exclusive RetailX data to inform and strengthen your 2025 retail strategy.
- Expert Commentary – Our analysts have more than a decade of experience benchmarking the UK retail market.
- Practical Guidance – Learn from best-in-class performance metrics, from margin and market share to fulfilment options and environmental impact.
