The basis for inclusion in Retail Review is identifiable UK retail turnover in excess of £100 million. Coverage of companies below this turnover has been increased in this edition to highlight emerging multiples within categories.

Detailed company financial information is shown for the last three years but trends within retail categories are shown since 1997. Detailed financial and marketing profiles covering the last five years are available in Mintel's specific sector reports.

The basis for inclusion in Retail Review is identifiable UK retail turnover in excess of £100 million. Coverage of companies below this turnover has been increased in this edition to highlight emerging multiples within categories.

Detailed company financial information is shown for the last three years but trends within retail categories are shown since 1997. Detailed financial and marketing profiles covering the last five years are available in Mintel's specific sector reports.

Exclusive consumer research commissioned for the report focuses on consumer confidence. This maintains a time series of research into changing perceptions of economic well-being. This is especially pertinent at this time as the industry is facing the prospect of a slowdown in consumer spending.