The South West's Retail Opportunities

South West retail tends to be focused in sub-regional centres. The sector is boosted by influxes of visitors and is a major employer with more than 8,500 jobs provided.

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Retail Data

Total annual output ($m):
$1,200.25
% of total regional output:
3.4%
Number of people employed by this sector in the region:
8,595
% of total regional employment:
10.7%
Annual wages and salaries earnt by people employed by this sector in the region ($m):
$457.75
% of total regional employment:
4.9%
Value of sector's contribution to Gross Regional Product ($m):
$702.82
% of total regional employment:
10.7%
Total value of local expenditure on intermediate goods and services($M):
$277.72
% of total local expenditure:
2.9%
Total value of sales  to industry sectors in the region ($m):
$195.82
% of total sales to industry sectors:
2.1%

Excellent infrastructure, 1GB fibre, renewable energy potential and transport links.

South West Infrastructure