The Global Retailers Operating in the Most Countries

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The top ten retailers operating in the most countries in 2023, based on data from the National Retail Federation.

H&M has the Widest Global Reach

Fast-fashion giant H&M ranks first overall, with 4,454 stores across 68 countries.

In 2023, the Swedish company earned $21.6 billion in revenues, with its largest markets by number of store locations being the U.S., Germany, and the UK.

In second is IKEA, with a presence in 51 countries. Last year, the company expanded its footprint in India, launching its first store in the tech hub, Hyderabad.

Notably, eight of the top 10 companies with the broadest international reach hail from Europe.

Apple is the Top U.S. Retailer

With stores in 25 countries, Apple is the only American company to make this list.

Overall, the company operates four types of retail stores: regular, AppleStore+, flagships, and flagship+.

Regular stores often earn $40 million annually, while flagship+ stores typically earn more than $100 million.

By 2027, the company plans to build or remodel 53 stores globally, with the majority located in the U.S. and China.