The 100 largest Retail companies in North America (2026 list)

These are large retail companies operating across North America. Many of these firms are well-established, with founding dates stretching back to the mid-20th century or earlier.

Notable companies include Walmart, a global omnichannel retailer; The Home Depot, a specialty retailer of home improvement products; Kroger, which operates grocery stores and manufacturing plants; and Target, an American retailer known for value and innovation. Other significant players are Costco Wholesale, a global warehouse club retailer, and Starbucks, which focuses on providing a welcoming environment.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Walmart Canada careers.walmart.ca 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 walmart.com 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	The Home Depot homedepot.com 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
4	Kroger kroger.com 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	n/a
5	Target target.com 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
6	Costco Wholesale costco.com Global warehouse club retailer operating in multiple countries, focusing on quality, ethics, employee success, and customer service excellence.	Retail	🇺🇸 Seattle	304,000	1983
7	Safeway (Aurora Ave, Shoreline)safeway.com 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
8	Dollar Tree dollartree.com 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
9	Starbucks starbucks.com 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
10	Dollar General careers.dollargeneral.com 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
11	Lowe's Companies, Inc.lowes.com 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
12	Family Dollar familydollar.com 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
13	Albertsons Companies albertsonscompanies.com 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
14	Nike nike.com 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	n/a
15	Hy-Vee, Inc.hy-vee.com 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
16	O'Reilly Auto Parts oreillyauto.com 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
17	Publix Super Markets corporate.publix.com 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
18	Macy's macys.com 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
19	Best Buy bestbuy.com 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
20	Gap Inc.gapinc.com Offers clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children through multiple brands and global retail channels.	Retail	🇺🇸 San Francisco	72,048	1969
21	7-Eleven 7-eleven.com 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
22	The TJX Companies, Inc.jobs.tjx.com 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	n/a
23	Kohl's kohls.com 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
24	H-E-B heb.com 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
25	Sam's Club samsclub.com 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
26	AutoZone autozone.com 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
27	Nordstrom nordstrom.com 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
28	Circle K circlek.com 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
29	Ross Stores, Inc.jobs.rossstores.com 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
30	Whole Foods Market careers.wholefoodsmarket.com Retailer specializing in high-quality natural and organic food products, partnering with trusted suppliers and supporting local communities.	Retail	🇺🇸 Austin	42,299	1980
31	Ulta Beauty ulta.com 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
32	Burlington Stores, Inc.burlington.com 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
33	DICK'S Sporting Goods dickssportinggoods.jobs 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
34	JCPenney jcpenney.com Company seeking motivated individuals to join inclusive environment and culture in reinventing themselves Success built from inside out with passionate associates	Retail	🇺🇸 Plano	34,858	1902
35	Bath & Body Works bbwinc.com Global leader in personal care and home fragrance products, offering fine fragrance mists, lotions, candles, and soaps through stores and online.	Retail	🇺🇸 Columbus	33,920	1990
36	Shoppers Drug Mart shoppersdrugmart.ca Meeting Canadians' healthcare needs with professional expertise and personal service for 50 years, growing into over 1,200 stores coast to coast.	Retail	🇨🇦 Toronto	33,544	n/a
37	Coppel coppel.com A Mexican department store chain founded in 1941, offering easy credit and free delivery at over 1000 locations in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina	Retail	🇲🇽 Culiacan	33,293	1941
38	PetSmart careers.petsmart.com Large specialty retailer providing pet supplies, grooming salons, and boarding hotels while supporting animal welfare through charitable grants and adoption programs across North America.	Retail	🇺🇸 Phoenix	31,691	1987
39	OXXO oxxo.com The company is the largest convenience store chain in Mexico and Latin America, with over 22,000 locations offering quality products and services	Retail	🇲🇽 Monterrey	31,508	1978
40	El Puerto de Liverpool elpuertodeliverpool.mx Leader in Mexican department stores, providing quality products and excellent service to families through five business units, with a focus on innovation and employee well-being	Retail	🇲🇽 Mexico City	31,031	1847
41	Sally Beauty Supply LLC sallybeauty.com Distributes beauty supplies globally. Provides channels for manufacturers to reach professional and non-professional customers. Operates over 4500 stores and e-commerce.	Retail	🇺🇸 Denton	31,000	1964
42	Meijer meijer.com A family-owned retail company, founded during the Great Depression, offering grocery home-delivery service and giving back to local communities	Retail	🇺🇸 Grand Rapids	30,877	1934
43	Victoria’s Secret & Co.victoriassecret.com Specialty retailer offering bras, lingerie, sleepwear, athleisure, swimwear, fragrances, and body care supporting diverse women globally.	Retail	🇺🇸 Columbus	30,271	2021
44	Old Navy gapinc.com Providing affordable, high-quality fashion essentials for the whole family through diverse, fun, and inclusive retail stores and online platforms.	Retail	🇺🇸 San Francisco	30,025	n/a
45	Wakefern Food Corp.wakefern.com A retailer-owned cooperative with member families who operate supermarkets offering premium private label products, focusing on community support and a supportive company culture	Retail	🇺🇸 Keasbey	29,911	1946
46	Canadian Tire Corporation canadiantire.ca Conglomerate offering retail products across various categories, financial services, and real estate management, also owning a technical outdoor brand.	Retail	🇨🇦 Toronto	29,479	n/a
47	Abercrombie & Fitch Co.abercrombie.com Global omnichannel specialty retailer providing quality apparel and accessories for kids through millennials across diverse brands through physical stores and digital platforms.	Retail	🇺🇸 Columbus	29,375	1892
48	RITE AID riteaid.com A full-service pharmacy offering retail and delivery pharmacy services, health coaching, and disease management solutions through its subsidiaries Operates nationwide	Retail	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	28,846	1968
49	Specsavers join.specsavers.com Distributes eye care products including glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids, providing essential vision and hearing solutions to customers.	Retail	🇺🇸 Global	28,316	1984
50	Sears bit.ly Leading integrated retailer offering digital and physical shopping experiences plus nationwide home services and member rewards through a social shopping platform.	Retail	🇺🇸 Chicago	27,213	1892
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51	Trader Joe's traderjoes.com A national grocery chain offering high-quality products at everyday low prices, featuring unique items selected by experienced buyers	Retail	🇺🇸 Monrovia	25,390	1967
52	Food Lion foodlion.com A grocery retailer with a strong commitment to affordability, freshness, and community service, aiming to end hunger through extensive donations and volunteer initiatives	Retail	🇺🇸 Salisbury	25,291	1957
53	lululemon corporate.lululemon.com A lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company that creates transformational products for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits	Retail	🇨🇦 Vancouver	25,212	1998
54	Advance Auto Parts shop.advanceautoparts.com A leading automotive aftermarket parts provider with thousands of stores serving professional installers and do-it-yourself customers across the United States and other locations	Retail	🇺🇸 Raleigh	24,970	1932
55	ALDI USA careers.aldi.us A leading grocer offering quality products at low prices, known for industry-leading wages, benefits, and recognition as a top employer	Retail	🇺🇸 Batavia	24,796	1976
56	Loblaw Companies Limited loblaw.ca Largest Canadian retailer offering grocery, pharmacy, health, beauty, financial services, apparel, and recognized brands like President’s Choice and no name.	Retail	🇨🇦 Brampton	24,123	n/a
57	Sodimac muevete.falabella.com Retail company specializing in home improvement products and solutions across multiple Latin American countries, focusing on innovation and customer satisfaction.	Retail	🇲🇽 Chile	24,073	1952
58	Metro Inc.metro.ca Leading food and pharmacy retailer operating nearly 1,000 stores and 640 pharmacies across Québec and Ontario, supporting community health.	Retail	🇨🇦 Montreal	23,058	1947
59	American Eagle Outfitters Inc.aeo-inc.com Global omni-channel retailer offering high-quality apparel, intimates, activewear, and personal care products through diverse brands focused on optimistic self-expression and social responsibility.	Retail	🇺🇸 Pittsburgh	22,832	1977
60	Menards menards.com Family-owned home improvement stores in the Midwest offer quality products, tools, and training for customers and employees, with advancement opportunities and great benefits	Retail	🇺🇸 Eau Claire	22,548	1960
61	Wegmans Food Markets jobs.wegmans.com Regional supermarket chain headquartered in Rochester, NY, founded in 1916 Family-owned, employs over 50,000 people Ranked #4 on FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For	Retail	🇺🇸 Rochester	22,368	1916
62	Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com Serving recreational farmers, ranchers, pet owners, and gardeners with products and services for rural living, animal care, and DIY projects.	Retail	🇺🇸 Brentwood	21,324	1938
63	Wawa, Inc.wawa.com A fast-growing chain of convenience retail stores offering fresh foods, beverages, fuel services, and community-focused initiatives while investing in employee development and well-being	Retail	🇺🇸 Wawa	21,010	1964
64	Dillard's dillards.com A leading fashion and home furnishings retailer offering a wide selection of national and exclusive brands in nearly 300 locations across 29 states	Retail	🇺🇸 Little Rock	20,618	1938
65	Organización Soriana organizacionsoriana.com A leading Mexican retail company with over 600 stores offering a wide range of products, services, and convenience stores nationwide	Retail	🇲🇽 Monterrey	20,313	1968
66	Grupo Éxito grupoexito.com.co Evolves with customers, adapting to new consumption through innovation, digital transformation, experiences, and sustainability across South America.	Retail	🇲🇽 Envigado	20,048	n/a
67	Petco petco.com Providing pet products, services, and support to help pets live healthy, happy lives for over 60 years.	Retail	🇺🇸 San Diego	19,892	1965
68	Ace Hardware Corporation acehardware.com Largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, operating over 5,800 locally owned and operated stores globally. Provides distribution and support to independent hardware retailers.	Retail	🇺🇸 Oak Brook	19,460	1924
69	Speedway careers.7-eleven.com Convenience store retail operations across the U.S., primarily Midwest and East Coast, with extensive store network after acquisition.	Retail	🇺🇸 Enon	19,175	n/a
70	Michaels Stores michaels.com The Michaels Companies Inc is a leading creative destination in North America with over 1,300 stores and an online marketplace for handmade goods	Retail	🇺🇸 Irving	18,493	1973
71	Hobby Lobby hobbylobby.com National retail chain offering over seventy thousand arts, crafts, hobbies, home decor, and seasonal products while operating based on biblical principles and values.	Retail	🇺🇸 Oklahoma City	18,173	1972
72	Stop & Shop stopandshop.com Established in 1914, this company operates over 400 stores in the Northeast, prioritizing customer satisfaction, community involvement, and employee development	Retail	🇺🇸 Quincy	17,955	1914
73	Sobeys jobs.sobeyscareers.com A national grocery retailer in Canada with over 1,500 stores offering a variety of food formats tailored to meet unique customer needs	Retail	🇨🇦 Stellarton	17,568	1907
74	Big Lots biglots.com A discount retailer with 1,400 stores in 47 states, offering a variety of products including furniture, food, electronics, and toys	Retail	🇺🇸 Columbus	17,559	2025
75	CarMax carmax.com Leading retailer offering honest, transparent car buying experience through a nationwide network of stores, focused on integrity, training, and diversity in the workplace	Retail	🇺🇸 Richmond	17,503	1993
76	Hallmark Cards careers.hallmark.com Family-owned global business creating emotionally connected world through greeting cards, gifts, media networks, real estate development, and art products for children worldwide	Retail	🇺🇸 Kansas City	17,388	1910
77	GameStop gamestop.com The company offers games, entertainment products, and technology through its online platforms and physical stores, providing career opportunities	Retail	🇺🇸 Grapevine	17,164	n/a
78	Harbor Freight Tools jobs.harborfreight.com National tool retailer with 1,500+ stores across 48 states, offering over 7,000 tools and accessories, providing quality and value to customers.	Retail	🇺🇸 Calabasas	16,838	1977
79	The Guitar Center Company guitarcenter.com A global music retailer and service provider offering a wide range of musical instruments, equipment, lessons, rentals, repairs, and audiovisual installations	Retail	🇺🇸 Westlake Village	16,377	1964
80	MARSHALLS LLC marshalls.com A retail company headquartered in Shelton, CT, United States that offers a wide range of products to consumers	Retail	🇺🇸 Shelton	16,339	n/a
81	BJ's Wholesale Club bjs.com Wholesale club offering members bulk products with a focus on value, service, and a strong company culture for success.	Retail	🇺🇸 Marlborough	16,273	n/a
82	Skechers careers.skechers.com A global brand that creates stylish, comfortable, and innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children at affordable prices	Retail	🇺🇸 Manhattan Beach	16,264	n/a
83	Amazon Business business.amazon.com Simplified procurement platform offering extensive product selection and innovative tools to meet diverse organizational purchasing needs at any growth stage.	Retail	🇺🇸 Seattle	15,896	n/a
84	Love's Travel Stops loves.com Family-owned company operating over 600 travel stops across 42 states, emphasizing clean facilities, friendly service, and strong core values.	Retail	🇺🇸 Oklahoma City	15,823	1964
85	Williams-Sonoma, Inc.williams-sonomainc.com Specialty retailer offering high-quality kitchenware, furniture, and home decor through brands like Pottery Barn and West Elm across global multi-channel retail platforms.	Retail	🇺🇸 San Francisco	15,546	n/a
86	Sprouts Farmers Market sprouts.com Sprouts is a fast-growing grocery retailer focusing on wellness, offering fresh produce, wholesome products, and a fun workplace environment for team members	Retail	🇺🇸 Phoenix	15,405	2002
87	Harris Teeter harristeeter.com A grocery store chain founded in 1936, operating over 220 stores across eight states, committed to providing quality products and superior customer service	Retail	🇺🇸 Matthews	15,221	1936
88	Gap gapinc.com Iconic global retailer specializing in denim and elevated American style clothing across fourteen hundred stores worldwide with a focus on community and diversity.	Retail	🇺🇸 New York	15,202	n/a
89	Academy Sports + Outdoors academy.com A retailer offering a wide range of sporting and outdoor gear, apparel, and leisure products with a focus on fun and adventure	Retail	🇺🇸 Katy	14,669	1938
90	Five Below fivebelow.com A unique company offers fun and affordable experiences with a strong emphasis on culture, values, and employee satisfaction	Retail	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	14,644	2002
91	Barnes & Noble, Inc.careers.barnesandnoble.com A leading retailer with 600 bookstores across the US, specializing in publishing, digital media, NOOK® products, and digital content Welcoming diverse talent	Retail	🇺🇸 New York	14,368	n/a
92	Hollister Co.corporate.abercrombie.com Designs and sells casual apparel, accessories, and fragrances focused on capturing moments and expressing individual style worldwide.	Retail	🇺🇸 New Albany	14,359	n/a
93	Arbonne arbonne.com A company that creates premium skincare and wellness products with botanical ingredients, focusing on purity, safety, and effectiveness, distributed through Independent Consultants worldwide	Retail	🇺🇸 Irvine	14,306	1980
94	NAPA Auto Parts jobs.genpt.com National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) provides a vast inventory of quality auto parts and accessories through their extensive network of stores and distribution centers nationwide	Retail	🇺🇸 Atlanta	14,274	n/a
95	TJX Canada – Winners, Marshalls, HomeSense jobs.tjx.com A dynamic company offering diverse career opportunities in buying, planning, merchandising, marketing, and retailing, with a focus on quality and value	Retail	🇨🇦 Mississauga	14,141	1982
96	Toys"R"Us toysrus.com Global toy retailer offering immersive, innovative play experiences for children, redefining traditional toy shopping and entertainment.	Retail	🇺🇸 Parsippany	13,752	1948
97	Bed Bath & Beyond bedbathandbeyond.com Retailer offering a wide range of home products including bedding, bath, kitchen items, rugs, patio furniture, and more.	Retail	🇺🇸 Murray	13,752	n/a
98	Walmart de México y Centroamérica walmartmexico.com The company is a leading omnichannel retail ecosystem in Mexico and Central America, focused on discount, innovation, and community well-being	Retail	🇲🇽 Mexico City	13,705	n/a
99	Chewy chewy.com Leading online retailer offering a wide range of pet products, supplies, and prescriptions with personalized customer care and convenience.	Retail	🇺🇸 Plantation	13,568	2011
100	Spencer's spencersonline.com A lifestyle retail company with two unique brands, known for integrity, inclusivity, and innovation in creating fun and quality products	Retail	🇺🇸 Egg Harbor Township	13,447	n/a

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