1. The world's 10 best
RETAIL BRANDS
Global retail brands have established themselves to be
recognized in major markets across the globe. Many such
retail brands have succeeded in selling the same product
across multiple markets creating a strong and enduring
relationship with not just locals but international
customers as well.
The Brand Finance, a definitive encyclopedia of brands
has ranked retail companies based on their brand value.
This is a list of the world’s best retail brands in 2012
according to Brand Finance.
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2. 1. Walmart
Walmart is one of the
world’s largest retail brands
and tops the list. The report
states that the company
serves its customers and
club members more than
200 million times per week
at more than 8,000 retail
units under 53 different
banners in 15 countries.
Brand value: $38,320 million
Brand rating: AA
Enterprise value: $155,189
million
Market capital: 24.7%

3. 2. Amazon.com
The e-commerce giant, Amazon
is recognized as the world’s
number one online retailer. The
report states that the company
sells three times as much as its
nearest rivals, has the widest
range of products as well as the
fastest delivery times and often
charges the lowest price.
Brand value: $28,665 million
Brand rating: AA+
Enterprise value: $94,398 million
Market capital: 30.4%

4. 3. The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the
world’s largest home
improvement specialty
retailer and is at number
three. The report states that
the store inventory consists
of up to 40,000 different
kinds of building
materials, home
improvement
supplies, appliances and lawn
and garden products.
Brand value: $20,902 million
Brand rating: AA-
Enterprise value: $62,521
million
Market capital: 33.4%

5. 4. Tesco
UK-based grocery and general
merchandising retail
chain, Tesco is listed in the
fourth spot. The report states
that with operations in 14
countries, employing over
492,000 people and serving
millions of customers every
week.
Brand value: $20,051 million
Brand rating: AAA-
Enterprise value: $65,520
million
Market capital: 30.6%

6. 5. Target
Target is a popular discount
chain in the United States and is
ranked at number five. The
report states that Target
operates nearly 1,750 stores in
49 states, including more than
240 Super Target stores that
include an upscale grocery
shopping experience.
Brand value: $15,267 million
Brand rating: AA
Enterprise value: $52,484 million
Market capital: 29.1%

7. 6. IKEA
The home furnishing
company, IKEA is a fully
integrated supply chain and
follows at number six. The
report states that since its
foundation in 1943, the IKEA
Group has grown into a global
retail brand with 127,000 co-
workers in 41 countries
generating annual sales of more
than 23.1 billion Euros and
serving 626 million visitors in
2010.
Brand value: $15,211 million
Brand rating: AA-

8. 7. Walgreens
Walgreens, the largest drugstore
chain in the United States service
offerings include retail, mail and
online pharmacy, in-store take-
care clinics. The report states that
the company has 244,000
employees and 8,046 locations as
of 2010.
Brand value: $11,564 million
Brand rating: AA-
Enterprise value: $31,447 million
Market capital: 36.8%

9. 8. Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is a leading retail store
which treats its customers with
superior products and services.
The report states that the
company has 47 million
members, employs around
100,000 people and operates
around 600 retail locations, where
members save an average of 30%
over traditional retailers.
Brand value: $11,517 million
Brand rating: AA-
Enterprise value: $31,014 million
Market capital: 37.1%

10. 9. CVS
CVS pharmacy is one of the
leading retail brands in the
world which is known for its
innovative features and deals
with over-the-counter
drugs, vitamins and
supplements, among other
products.
Brand value: $9,421 million
Brand rating: AA-
Enterprise value: $50,587
million
Market capital: 18.6%

11. 10. ASDA
ASDA is a British supermarket
chain offering
food, clothing, general
merchandise, toys and financial
services. The report states that
the company has been named
Britain’s Favourite Supermarket
of the year at The Grocer Gold
Awards – the Oscars of the food
and drink industry – as well as
being crowned Best Priced
Supermarket for the 14th year
running.
Brand value: $9,406 million
Brand rating: AA-
Enterprise value: $23,278 million
Market capital: 40.4%