AO World is an electrical retailer based in Bolton, England. It operates in the United Kingdom (ao.com) and Germany (ao.de) specialising in household appliances and electricals. Originally called Appliances Online, AO has been ranked as highly as 4th place in The Times 100 Best Mid-Size Companies to Work For award and held this position the following year. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has an annual revenue of over £1billion.
