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These 10 companies control almost everything you wear

May 6, 2015, 03:33 IST

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A few big companies are controlling nearly all of the clothing Americans buy.

According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, 10 companies control 41% of the clothing market.

No other retailer has more than 2% of market share.

The companies are Wal-Mart, T.J. Maxx, Macy's, Gap, Kohl's, Target, Ross Stores, Amazon, Nordstrom, and JCPenney.

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Other top brands include Victoria's Secret parent company Limited Brands and Sears.

Many brands, like Wal-Mart, have dominated the space for years.

But discounters like Ross Stores and T.J. Maxx are relative newcomers to the space.

Huge companies also control many consumer products like groceries.

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A graphic by Oxfam International shows how brands like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Nestle, and General Mills control almost everything we buy.

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