Greater Manchester is home to a wide range of companies that operate across the United Kingdom and internationally. The city has a highly diversified economy and is a centre for cultural industries, retail, transport, logistics, and the financial, legal and manufacturing sectors.
Many companies maintain a regional base in ManchesterâÂÂserving Greater Manchester, North West England or Northern England. Several globally trading firms are headquartered in the city, including PZ Cussons, the Co-operative Group, Umbro and the Peel Group. International companies such as Kellogg's, Adidas and Siemens have their UK headquarters in Manchester, along with various warehouse and manufacturing facilities across the Greater Manchester region.