# The 100 largest retail chains in North America

Tamtam tracks 8,234 retail chains headquartered in North America. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Walmart Canada, Walmart and Amazon. Their median headcount is 85,296. Half of them were founded in 1959 or later. The most common headquarters are New York (7), Atlanta (5) and Toronto (5).

These are large retail chains and financial services groups operating across North America. Walmart and Walmart Canada are global omnichannel retailers, while Amazon is an e-commerce giant. Other major retailers include The Home Depot, specializing in home improvement, Kroger, offering fresh food, and Target, a broad merchandise retailer. Costco Wholesale operates as a global warehouse club. The list also features major financial institutions like Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo, providing diverse banking and investment services.

The data shows a concentration of these large companies in the retail sector, with several headquartered in the central and southern United States. While many are well-established, such as Walmart (founded 1962), Target (founded 1962), and The Home Depot (founded 1979), the presence of Amazon highlights the significant role of e-commerce in modern retail. The inclusion of hospitality (Marriott International) and restaurant chains (Dunkin', McDonald's) indicates the breadth of consumer-facing industries represented.

🌍 North America · 100 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Walmart Canada](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walmart-canada) (careers.walmart.ca)<br>Operates hypermarkets, discount department stores, and warehouse stores globally, offering a wide range of products to customers. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Mississauga | 2,300,000 | 1962 |
| 2 | [Walmart](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walmart) (walmart.com)<br>Global omnichannel retailer serving customers across nineteen countries through physical stores and online clubs while providing career growth opportunities for millions of associates. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Bentonville | 2,300,000 | 1962 |
| 3 | [Amazon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amazon) (amazon.com)<br>An e-commerce giant offering a vast selection of products, convenient shopping experiences, and fast delivery, connecting buyers with a wide range of sellers | Software Development | 🇺🇸 Seattle | 1,541,000 |  |
| 4 | [The Home Depot](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-home-depot) (homedepot.com)<br>World's largest specialty retailer providing home improvement products and services through over 2,300 stores across North America to help customers build and renovate. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 491,000 | 1979 |
| 5 | [Kroger](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kroger) (kroger.com)<br>Operates thousands of grocery stores, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers to provide affordable fresh food, dairy, and meat products through retail and e-commerce. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Cincinnati | 465,000 |  |
| 6 | [Target](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/target) (target.com)<br>Leading American retailer offering outstanding value, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences through responsible corporate citizenship and consistent community support since nineteen forty-six. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Minneapolis | 440,000 | 1962 |
| 7 | [Bank of America](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-of-america) (bankofamerica.com)<br>Global financial institution providing comprehensive banking, investing, and asset management services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations through diverse risk management products. | Banking | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 304,000 |  |
| 8 | [Costco Wholesale](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/costco-wholesale) (costco.com)<br>Global warehouse club retailer operating in multiple countries, focusing on quality, ethics, employee success, and customer service excellence. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Seattle | 304,000 | 1983 |
| 9 | [Dunkin'](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dunkin) (dunkindonuts.com)<br>Global beverage powerhouse, high customer frequency, fuels everyday life, iconic iced drinks, coffee, on-the-go breakfast. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Canton | 270,000 | 1950 |
| 10 | [McDonald's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcdonald-s) (corporate.mcdonalds.com)<br>global fast-food restaurant chain operating over 37,000 locations worldwide, serving popular menu items and employing 1.9 million people | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 261,219 |  |
| 11 | [Safeway (Aurora Ave, Shoreline)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/safeway) (safeway.com)<br>Operates as a grocery and drug retailer across 34 states and Washington D.C., supporting local communities with food and financial aid. | Retail | 🇺🇸 | 250,000 | 1915 |
| 12 | [Marriott International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marriott-international-bethesda) (marriott.com)<br>Management and operation of approximately 9,000 hotels and resorts across more than 30 brands in 141 countries worldwide. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Bethesda | 240,261 |  |
| 13 | [J.P. Morgan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/j-p-morgan) (jpmorgan.com)<br>Providing comprehensive financial services and wealth management solutions to clients worldwide, prioritizing client interests and long-term relationships. | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 New York | 240,000 |  |
| 14 | [Wells Fargo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wells-fargo) (wellsfargo.com)<br>A diversified financial services company offering banking, investment, mortgage products, and more through numerous locations and digital platforms Serving customers globally | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 234,570 |  |
| 15 | [JPMorganChase](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jpmorganchase) (jpmorganchase.com)<br>Global financial institution, managing assets and investments, offering business advice, strategies, and innovative banking solutions to diverse clients worldwide. | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 New York | 231,537 |  |
| 16 | [The Walt Disney Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-walt-disney-company) (thewaltdisneycompany.com)<br>An entertainment company creating magical experiences through animated features, theme park attractions, sports coverage, and television shows for global audiences | Entertainment Providers | 🇺🇸 Burbank | 220,000 |  |
| 17 | [AT&T](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/at-and-t) (att.com)<br>Innovative company connecting people with technology to create a seamless, better life through network, products, services, and passionate employees | Telecommunications | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 193,793 |  |
| 18 | [FedEx](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fedex) (fedex.com)<br>A global leader in shipping, transportation, e-commerce, and business services, known for exceptional customer service and a focus on safety and ethics | Freight and Package Transportation | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 193,709 | 1973 |
| 19 | [Dollar Tree](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dollar-tree-stores) (dollartree.com)<br>Operates discount retail stores offering party supplies, home decor, health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and more at extreme values. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Chesapeake | 193,000 | 1953 |
| 20 | [Starbucks](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/starbucks) (starbucks.com)<br>The company focuses on creating positive change in the world by providing a welcoming environment for employees to grow their careers and community connections | Retail | 🇺🇸 Seattle | 190,713 | 1971 |
| 21 | [Comcast](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/comcast) (comcast.com)<br>Delivering broadband, mobile, and video products, along with entertainment, sports, news, and theme park experiences; driven by passionate creators and innovators | Telecommunications | 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | 189,000 | 1963 |
| 22 | [Citi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/citi) (citi.com)<br>A global financial institution with 200 years of experience providing services like asset safeguarding, lending, payments, and capital market access | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 New York | 188,351 | 1812 |
| 23 | [Apple](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apple) (apple.com)<br>Designs and manufactures innovative consumer electronics, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs, known for their user-friendly interfaces and sleek design | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Cupertino | 184,384 | 1976 |
| 24 | [UPS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ups) (ups.com)<br>A global transportation and logistics company with a strong social impact, offering innovative solutions and opportunities for job seekers worldwide | Truck Transportation | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 168,435 | 1907 |
| 25 | [United States Postal Service](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/united-states-postal-service) (usps.com)<br>Delivers mail and packages to over 157 million addresses nationwide, connecting every American, every door, every business, everywhere, funded by sales, not tax dollars. | Government Administration | 🇺🇸 Washington | 159,003 |  |
| 26 | [Dollar General](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dollar-general) (careers.dollargeneral.com)<br>Provides convenient access to quality and value everyday essentials, from trusted brands to private labels, serving communities across the country. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Goodlettsville | 158,000 | 1939 |
| 27 | [Hilton](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hilton) (hilton.com)<br>Leading hospitality group managing twenty-seven world-class brands across nine thousand global properties, providing millions of guests with lodging, loyalty rewards, and digital travel enhancements. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 McLean | 155,769 | 1919 |
| 28 | [Walgreens Boots Alliance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walgreens-boots-alliance) (walgreens.com)<br>Integrated healthcare and retail company operating thousands of pharmacy locations, providing medicines, health services, beauty products, and digital convenience globally. | Retail Pharmacies | 🇺🇸 Deerfield | 141,576 | 2014 |
| 29 | [CVS Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cvs-health) (cvshealth.com)<br>Providing accessible health care services, managing chronic diseases, supporting medication compliance, and improving community health through local and digital channels. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Woonsocket | 139,212 | 1963 |
| 30 | [Verizon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verizon) (verizon.com)<br>A global human network that values creativity, connection, and flexibility, dedicated to making an impact and moving the world forward | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇺🇸 Basking Ridge | 137,000 |  |
| 31 | [Tesla Austria GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tesla-austria-gmbh) (tesla.com)<br>A company focused on accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through electric vehicles and clean energy generation and storage solutions | Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Austin | 128,000 | 2003 |
| 32 | [Burger King](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burger-king) (bk.com)<br>Operates over 17,000 restaurants globally, serving flame-grilled burgers to 11 million guests daily. Part of a larger quick service restaurant group. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Miami | 124,616 | 1954 |
| 33 | [Subway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/subway) (hosted.app)<br>Global quick service restaurant franchise with over 37,000 locations in 100+ countries, serving made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls through dedicated franchisees and corporate teams | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 | 118,689 | 1965 |
| 34 | [State Farm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/state-farm) (statefarm.com)<br>Providing insurance and financial solutions to help people manage risks, recover from unexpected events, and achieve their dreams. | Insurance | 🇺🇸 Bloomington | 112,234 | 1922 |
| 35 | [Lowe's Companies, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lowe-s-companies-inc) (lowes.com)<br>Retail home improvement products and hardware through over 2,200 stores, serving millions weekly with community support and skilled trade development. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Mooresville | 111,861 | 1921 |
| 36 | [Family Dollar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/family-dollar) (familydollar.com)<br>A growing retailer offering everyday items for the whole family at low prices, ranging from household items to apparel and more | Retail | 🇺🇸 Chesapeake | 109,340 | 1959 |
| 37 | [Albertsons Companies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/albertsons-companies) (albertsonscompanies.com)<br>Large food and drug retailer operating over 2200 stores through various regional banners supported by extensive distribution centers and internal manufacturing plants. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Boise | 107,641 | 1939 |
| 38 | [TD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/td-toronto) (careers.td.com)<br>A leading North American bank with a global presence, serving 22 million customers with a team of over 85,000 employees Providing legendary customer experiences | Banking | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 105,476 |  |
| 39 | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chipotle-mexican-grill) (chipotle.com)<br>Serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food with wholesome ingredients, focusing on sustainability, digital innovation, and excellent guest experience. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Newport Beach | 105,000 | 1993 |
| 40 | [RBC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rbc) (rbc.com)<br>Global financial institution focused on delivering leading performance through innovative solutions, exceptional client experiences, and community support initiatives in various countries | Banking | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 99,801 |  |
| 41 | [Nike](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nike) (nike.com)<br>Leading designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for various sports and fitness activities worldwide Founded in 1972 | Retail | 🇺🇸 Beaverton | 98,830 |  |
| 42 | [KFC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kfc) (kfc.com)<br>Serving fried chicken to customers at over 34,000 restaurants in 150+ countries. Supporting global teams and franchise partners with strategies and tools. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 98,109 |  |
| 43 | [T-Mobile](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/t-mobile) (careers.t-mobile.com)<br>Leading US wireless provider delivering advanced 4G LTE and nationwide 5G networks, prioritizing customer value, service excellence, and innovation in Bellevue, Washington | Telecommunications | 🇺🇸 Bellevue | 96,232 |  |
| 44 | [Domino's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/domino-s) (dominos.com)<br>Leading pizza company globally, operating through franchises, innovating in pizza and delivery, committed to customer service and community involvement. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor | 95,605 | 1960 |
| 45 | [Hy-Vee, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hy-vee-inc) (hy-vee.com)<br>Operate over 563 supermarkets across nine Midwestern states, focusing on quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, and excellent customer service. | Retail | 🇺🇸 West Des Moines | 93,000 | 1930 |
| 46 | [Walgreens](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walgreens) (walgreens.com)<br>A leading retail pharmacy offering health and beauty products, with a focus on providing pharmacy services and a seamless omnichannel experience for customers | Retail Pharmacies | 🇺🇸 Deerfield | 90,723 | 1901 |
| 47 | [Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chick-fil-a-corporate-support-center) (chick-fil-a.com)<br>Company provides extensive support for restaurant operations including digital, financial, analytics, and development to ensure exceptional customer experiences globally. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 90,667 | 1946 |
| 48 | [U.S. Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/u-s-bank) (usbank.com)<br>A leading commercial bank offering a blend of personal service and digital tools to serve millions of clients worldwide | Banking | 🇺🇸 Minneapolis | 87,474 |  |
| 49 | [Scotiabank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/scotiabank) (scotiabank.com)<br>A global financial institution serving customers, families, and communities by providing advice, products, and services to help them achieve success | Banking | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 87,065 |  |
| 50 | [Pizza Hut](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pizza-hut) (pizzahut.com)<br>A global leader in the restaurant industry, focused on breakthrough innovation, passionate customer service, and investing in employees for success | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Plano | 85,296 | 1958 |
| 51 | [O'Reilly Auto Parts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/o-reilly-auto-parts) (oreillyauto.com)<br>A leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry with over 6,000+ locations, committed to serving customers, community, and team members | Retail | 🇺🇸 Springfield | 84,000 | 1957 |
| 52 | [Taco Bell](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taco-bell) (tacobell.com)<br>This company operates as a global Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand, with thousands of locations serving millions of customers weekly, part of a major restaurant group. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Irvine | 83,421 | 1962 |
| 53 | [Publix Super Markets](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/publix-super-markets) (corporate.publix.com)<br>Largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the U.S., emphasizing community involvement, diversity, sustainability, and continuous growth with over 200,000 associates. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Lakeland | 83,237 | 1930 |
| 54 | [Capital One](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/capital-one) (capitalone.com)<br>Innovative bank focused on financial inclusion, creating tools to improve customers' lives, and encouraging a work-life balance for employees | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 McLean | 82,863 |  |
| 55 | [Darden](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/darden) (darden.com)<br>Restaurant company with diverse brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, employing 190,000 team members to serve 380 million guests annually | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Orlando | 82,251 |  |
| 56 | [Macy's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/macy-s) (macys.com)<br>America's store for life, offering quality fashion at affordable prices across 640 locations and online, fostering exploration through exclusive brands and memorable events. | Retail | 🇺🇸 New York | 82,165 | 1858 |
| 57 | [Chick-fil-A Restaurants](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chick-fil-a-restaurants) (chick-fil-a.com)<br>Operates quick-service restaurants, known for fresh food and hospitality, with an independent Owner-Operator franchise model across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 76,067 | 1946 |
| 58 | [Best Buy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/best-buy) (bestbuy.com)<br>Enriching lives through technology by providing solutions in retail, online, and in-home services with a community of innovative and supportive employees | Retail | 🇺🇸 Richfield | 74,888 | 1966 |
| 59 | [The Wendy's Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-wendy-s-company) (wendys.com)<br>Serves made-to-order square hamburgers, fresh salads, chili, and Frosty desserts across 7,000+ restaurants globally, also supporting adoption initiatives. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dublin | 73,218 | 1969 |
| 60 | [ManpowerGroup](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/manpowergroup) (manpowergroup.com)<br>Global workforce solutions company sourcing, assessing, and managing talent for organizations worldwide, while providing sustainable employment opportunities across various industries and skills | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇺🇸 Milwaukee | 72,454 | 1948 |
| 61 | [Gap Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gap-inc) (gapinc.com)<br>Offers clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children through multiple brands and global retail channels. | Retail | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 72,048 | 1969 |
| 62 | [Enterprise Mobility](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enterprise-mobility) (enterprisemobility.com)<br>Provides comprehensive mobility solutions worldwide, focusing on innovative, accessible, efficient, and sustainable transportation for people and goods. | Travel Arrangements | 🇺🇸 St. Louis | 70,005 |  |
| 63 | [Verizon Wireless](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verizon-wireless) (verizonwireless.com)<br>This company powers fast and reliable network, offers cloud and security solutions, and leads in IoT and video entertainment | Telecommunications | 🇺🇸 Basking Ridge | 65,405 |  |
| 64 | [PNC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pnc) (pnc.com)<br>Provides financial services focused on managing money effectively to simplify clients' financial lives and support their life goals. | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh | 64,159 |  |
| 65 | [BMO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bmo) (bmo.com)<br>Financial institution offering banking services, career growth opportunities, learning programs, and a supportive culture for personal and professional success. | Financial Services | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 60,290 |  |
| 66 | [The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-estee-lauder-companies-inc) (elcompanies.com)<br>A global leader in skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care, offering luxury brands sold in 150+ countries, with a diverse product portfolio | Personal Care Product Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 New York | 60,000 |  |
| 67 | [NBCUniversal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nbcuniversal) (nbcuniversal.com)<br>This company creates world-class content distributed through film, television, streaming platforms, theme parks, and consumer experiences promoting diversity and inclusion | Entertainment Providers | 🇺🇸 New York | 59,118 |  |
| 68 | [7-Eleven](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/7-eleven) (7-eleven.com)<br>Global convenience retailer operating over seventy thousand locations across eighteen countries providing customers with essential products and services whenever and wherever needed. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Irving | 57,846 | 1927 |
| 69 | [The TJX Companies, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-tjx-companies-inc) (jobs.tjx.com)<br>Leading global off-price retailer offering apparel and home fashions through seven brands across nine countries, nearly 4,700 stores, and five e-commerce sites. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Framingham | 57,100 |  |
| 70 | [Inspire](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inspire-atlanta) (inspirebrands.com)<br>Operates a diverse portfolio of over 33,000 restaurants worldwide including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 56,164 | 2018 |
| 71 | [Parker Hannifin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/parker-hannifin) (parker.com)<br>Global leader in motion and control technologies, enabling engineering breakthroughs for a better tomorrow Diversified company providing vital products for various industries worldwide | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Cleveland | 56,000 | 1917 |
| 72 | [Kohl's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kohl-s) (kohls.com)<br>Leading omnichannel retailer operating over eleven hundred stores and digital platforms, offering diverse brand portfolios and loyalty programs to millions of customers nationwide. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Menomonee Falls | 55,589 | 1962 |
| 73 | [CVS Pharmacy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cvs-pharmacy) (jobs.cvshealth.com)<br>A leading retail pharmacy with over 9,600 locations nationwide, offering products, services, and innovations to help people on their path to better health | Retail Pharmacies | 🇺🇸 Woonsocket | 54,424 | 1963 |
| 74 | [H-E-B](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-e-b) (heb.com)<br>Privately held supermarket chain operating hundreds of multi-format stores across Texas, providing grocery retail, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, digital innovation, and wellness services. | Retail | 🇺🇸 San Antonio | 53,307 | 1905 |
| 75 | [Sam's Club](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sam-s-club) (samsclub.com)<br>Operates membership warehouse clubs, providing exclusive savings, quality merchandise, and services like delivery, curbside pickup, and a pharmacy to members. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Bentonville | 50,746 | 1983 |
| 76 | [VF Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vf-corporation) (vfc.com)<br>A global apparel and footwear company, empowering sustainable and active lifestyles through iconic brands like Vans, The North Face, and Timberland | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇺🇸 Denver | 50,000 | 1899 |
| 77 | [Sherwin-Williams](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sherwin-williams) (sherwin-williams.com)<br>Global supplier of paints, coatings, and related products with extensive distribution network and diverse, innovative workforce worldwide. | Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Cleveland | 49,925 |  |
| 78 | [AutoZone](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/autozone) (autozone.com)<br>Leading retailer distributing automotive replacement parts, maintenance items, and accessories for diverse vehicles through thousands of stores serving DIY and professional customers. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 49,134 | 1979 |
| 79 | [Catalyst Brands LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/catalyst-brands-llc) (catalystbrands.com)<br>Management of a portfolio of iconic American retail brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica, and JCPenney. | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇺🇸 Plano | 48,814 | 2025 |
| 80 | [Nordstrom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nordstrom) (nordstrom.com)<br>Empowering employees to achieve success through hard work, leadership, and dedication to customer service Committed to environmental sustainability and community support | Retail | 🇺🇸 Seattle | 48,381 | 1901 |
| 81 | [CIBC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cibc) (cibc.com)<br>Providing reliable financial products/services with innovative tools, dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals Cultivating a culture of trust, teamwork, and accountability | Banking | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 47,865 |  |
| 82 | [Circle K](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/circle-k) (circlek.com)<br>Global convenience and fuel retail business providing everyday services across fourteen thousand locations in twenty-six countries to make customer journeys a little easier. | Retail | 🇨🇦 Laval | 47,769 | 1951 |
| 83 | [Edward Jones](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edward-jones-st-louis) (edwardjones.com)<br>Provides personalized financial advisory and investment services through a large network of advisors to help clients achieve financial goals. | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 St. Louis | 45,845 | 1922 |
| 84 | [Desjardins](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/desjardins) (desjardins.com)<br>A leading cooperative financial group in Canada, offering a wide range of products and services through online platforms and subsidiaries | Banking | 🇨🇦 Lévis | 44,145 |  |
| 85 | [Ross Stores, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ross-stores-inc) (jobs.rossstores.com)<br>A Fortune 500 off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores offering savings to customers through low costs and continuous sales growth | Retail | 🇺🇸 Dublin | 42,407 | 1982 |
| 86 | [Whole Foods Market](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/whole-foods-market) (careers.wholefoodsmarket.com)<br>Retailer specializing in high-quality natural and organic food products, partnering with trusted suppliers and supporting local communities. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Austin | 42,299 | 1980 |
| 87 | [UPMC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/upmc) (upmc.com)<br>A leading health care provider and insurer in Pittsburgh, offering patient-centered care, innovative models, and community benefits through hospitals and insurance services | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh | 41,860 |  |
| 88 | [Olive Garden](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/olive-garden) (olivegarden.com)<br>Leading casual Italian restaurant chain inspired by Italy for menus, wine, and Tuscan design, emphasizing warmth, hospitality, and family in dining experiences. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Orlando | 40,632 | 1993 |
| 89 | [Ulta Beauty](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ulta-beauty) (ulta.com)<br>National retailer offering cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, and hair products from five hundred brands plus in-store salon services including hair, skin, and makeup. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Bolingbrook | 40,136 | 1990 |
| 90 | [Brinker International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brinker-international) (brinkerjobs.com)<br>Leading casual dining restaurant company owning, operating, or franchising over 1,600 restaurants globally, including Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 39,975 | 1975 |
| 91 | [DaVita Kidney Care](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/davita-kidney-care) (davita.com)<br>Leaders in dialysis, providing essential life-sustaining treatment for end-stage kidney disease. Minimizing impacts of kidney disease across full spectrum of kidney health care. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Denver | 39,850 |  |
| 92 | [Panera Bread](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/panera-bread) (panerabread.com)<br>Fresh bakery foodservice offering freshly baked breads, pastries, and clean food with omni-channel ordering and community focus. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Fenton | 39,768 | 1987 |
| 93 | [Burlington Stores, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burlington-stores-inc) (burlington.com)<br>Operating over one thousand stores across America, providing extensive selections of fashion apparel, baby products, home items, and coats at discounted prices. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Burlington | 39,381 | 1972 |
| 94 | [The Salvation Army](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-salvation-army) (salvationarmyusa.org)<br>A national organization providing social services, including food, shelter, rehabilitation, and spiritual enrichment, while preaching the gospel and meeting human needs without discrimination | Non-profit Organizations | 🇺🇸 Alexandria | 38,675 | 1865 |
| 95 | [TELUS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/telus) (telus.com)<br>A purpose-driven team innovating technology solutions to empower customers, communities, and each other to thrive in a digital world | Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Vancouver | 38,236 |  |
| 96 | [Little Caesars Pizza](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/little-caesars-pizza) (littlecaesars.com)<br>Family-owned pizza chain, third-largest globally, offering HOT-N-READY pizzas, Crazy Puffs, and Crazy Bread, using quality ingredients. Franchise opportunities available. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Detroit | 38,189 | 1959 |
| 97 | [Sprint](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sprint) (t-mobile.com)<br>The company offers T-Mobile® Business Advantage services Connect with T-Mobile For Business to learn more about their offerings | Telecommunications | 🇺🇸 Overland Park | 36,990 | 1899 |
| 98 | [Major League Baseball (MLB)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/major-league-baseball-mlb) (mlb.com)<br>Organizes and manages professional baseball teams in the U.S. and Canada, promotes the sport globally, and engages fans through media and community initiatives. | Spectator Sports | 🇺🇸 New York | 36,880 |  |
| 99 | [Dairy Queen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dairy-queen) (dairyqueen.com)<br>Operating a global chain of quick-service restaurants, offering a variety of sweet treats, ice cream, and crave-worthy food items, supporting franchisees worldwide. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Bloomington | 35,814 | 1940 |
| 100 | [DICK'S Sporting Goods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dick-s-sporting-goods) (dickssportinggoods.jobs)<br>Providing athletic equipment, apparel, and footwear through physical retail stores and ecommerce platforms while supporting youth sports via mobile applications and community funding. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Coraopolis | 35,361 | 1948 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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- [The largest companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/largest-companies-in-north-america) (119,523)
- [Multinational companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/multinational-companies-in-north-america) (18,660)
- [Manufacturers in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/manufacturers-in-north-america) (10,136)
- [Education providers in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/education-companies-in-north-america) (8,464)
- [Financial services firms in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/financial-services-firms-in-north-america) (7,764)
- [Companies with in-house R&D in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/r-and-d-companies-in-north-america) (7,619)
- [Critical infrastructure operators in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/critical-infrastructure-operators-in-north-america) (6,768)
- [Hardware manufacturers in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/hardware-companies-in-north-america) (5,985)
- [Financial Services companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/financial-services-companies-in-north-america) (5,616)
- [Public sector organisations in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/public-sector-organisations-in-north-america) (5,041)
- [Higher Education companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/higher-education-companies-in-north-america) (3,953)
- [Construction companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/construction-companies-in-north-america) (3,792)
- [Energy companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/energy-companies-in-north-america) (3,543)
- [Publicly traded companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/publicly-traded-companies-in-north-america) (3,538)
- [Family-owned companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/family-owned-companies-in-north-america) (3,387)
- [Corporate groups and holding companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/holding-companies-in-north-america) (3,311)
- [Distributors and wholesalers in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/distributors-and-wholesalers-in-north-america) (3,208)
- [Hotel and hospitality groups in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/hospitality-groups-in-north-america) (3,148)
- [E-commerce companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/ecommerce-companies-in-north-america) (2,944)
- [Logistics companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/logistics-companies-in-north-america) (2,701)
- [Insurance companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/insurance-companies-in-north-america) (2,622)
- [Government Administration companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/government-administration-companies-in-north-america) (2,495)
- [Retail companies in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-companies-in-north-america) (2,407)
- [Contract manufacturers in North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/contract-manufacturers-in-north-america) (2,377)

## The same list elsewhere

- [Retail chains in the world](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-chains-in-the-world) (35,499)
- [Retail chains in the United States](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-chains-united-states) (6,981)
- [Retail chains in Canada](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-chains-canada) (851)
- [Retail chains in Mexico](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-chains-mexico) (402)

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Source: https://www.tamtam.ai/l/retail-chains-in-north-america