Staines-upon-Thames has a wide range of national and international businesses, largely due to its proximity to London, Heathrow Airport and the M25 motorway. Big employers include Bupa, Wood plc, Siemens Buildings Automation, British Gas and Samsung. The town is s Business Improvement District (BID), a business-led initiative, taking advantage of government legislation

Renshaw’s Yard is located right next to Staines’ high street, the commercial centre of the town, home to both shopping centres and Staines’ Market.