 A study conducted by the Retail Alliance noted that Britain had 1,124 traditional retail markets, 605 farmers’ markets, 26 wholesale markets and more than 45,700 retail traders and that retail markets had an annual turnover of over £3.5 billion while wholesale markets had turnover of £4.1 billion annually.The data also shows that traditional outdoor street markets continue to dominate the market space, but are in decline.Markets also have significant appeal for tourists and visitors.