* The source includes retailers (chains) when they have a minimum of five stores or a minimum turnover of 3 million euros.
The source also adds the following information:
'Please note that some retailers are active in several sectors in which case there is some duplication in the numbers. The same goes for retailers active in several countries.'
** Figures as of August 22, 2022.
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Number of retail chains in Belgium 2022, by sector
This statistic presents the number of retail chains by sector in Belgium in the year 2022. Fashion and clothing was the leading sector, with 100 chains, followed by home ware with 29 retail chains. Furniture and decoration was ranked third, standing at 25 chains, while the car parts and accessories, and pet care sectors showed the smallest amount, with six retail chains each.
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Retail-Index. (August 22, 2022). Number of retail chains in Belgium in 2022, by sector [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/642150/retail-chains-number-by-sector-belgium/
Retail-Index. "Number of retail chains in Belgium in 2022, by sector." Chart. August 22, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/642150/retail-chains-number-by-sector-belgium/
Retail-Index. (2022). Number of retail chains in Belgium in 2022, by sector. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/642150/retail-chains-number-by-sector-belgium/
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