Who owns the general merchandise brands?
12 general merchandise brands tracked here are owned by 9 companies; the three largest owners, PPIH, Macy's, Inc. and Central Retail, control 6 of them (50%) as of Oct 2026.
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12
brands
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9
owning companies
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50%
held by top 3 owners
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1
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of general merchandise brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPIH | 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | Apita, Piago |
| 2 | Macy's, Inc. | 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Bloomingdale's, Macy's |
| 3 | Central Retail | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 2 | Central Department Store, Robinson Department Store |
| 4 | Pepkor | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | Avenida |
| 5 | BJ's Wholesale Club | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | BJ's Wholesale Club |
| 6 | Kohl's | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Kohl's |
| 7 | CP Axtra | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 1 | Makro |
| 8 | PriceSmart | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | PriceSmart |
| 9 | Puregold | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 1 | S&R Membership Shopping |