United Kingdom
UK SIC G47.710|Statistics

Clothing Retailing in the UK - Employment (2021-2031)

There are xx employees in the Clothing Retailing industry in the UK, which is expected to decline 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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Employment

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
Department Stores in the UK
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XX% XX% $XX
Online Women's Clothing Sales in the UK
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Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Online Men's Clothing Sales in the UK
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Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Clothing Manufacturing in the UK
United Kingdom
Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Clothing & Footwear Wholesaling in the UK
United Kingdom
Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Footwear Retailing in the UK
United Kingdom
Wholesale & Retail Trade
XX% XX% $XX
Global Apparel Manufacturing
Global
Wholesale & Retail Trade in Global
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
United States
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 people are employed in the Clothing Retailing in the UK in 2026?

There is 333,129 people employed in the Clothing Retailing in the UK as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the Clothing Retailing in the UK in 2026?

The number of people employed in the Clothing Retailing in the UK grew 0.8% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

Is employment in the Clothing Retailing in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

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

How many people does the average business in the Clothing Retailing in the UK employ?

The average Clothing Retailing in the UK business is 29.0 employees.

Are businesses in the Clothing Retailing in the UK adding employees?

The average business in the Clothing Retailing in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Clothing Retailing in the UK?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Clothing Retailing in the UK has increased in the last five years.

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