Highlights. Worldwide retail sales were projected to total $30.6 trillion in 2024; projections indicate that by 2030, global retail sales will exceed $35.8 trillion.

  • U.S. retail sales totaled $7.26 trillion in 2024; projections indicate U.S. sales will surpass $8.29 trillion by 2030.
  • 134.6 million primary household shoppers patronize 1.08 million stores* in the United States.
  • Worldwide, online shopping revenue totaled $6.01 trillion in 2024; projections indicate revenue will exceed $8.91 trillion in 2030. 
  • U.S. online retail sales totaled $1.34 trillion in 2024; projections indicate the national e-commerce market value will reach $2.55 trillion in 2030.
  • America’s largest retailer is Walmart, with  $681.0 billion of worldwide net sales in fiscal year (FY) 2024.

*This refers to physical storefronts. Including non-store retailers and sole proprietorships, there are over 3.01 million retailers in the U.S.

Bar Graph: Worldwide Retail Sales in trillions from 2020 ($23.7) to 20244 ($30.6) with projections to 2030 ($35.8) according to Statista

2024 Retail Sales Statistics

Market growth has slowed to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Global retail sales are expected to have reached $30.6 trillion in 2024, up 4.37% from 2023.
  • Between 2024 and 2030, global retail sales will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.67%
  • U.S. retail sales totaled $7.26 trillion in 2024, up 2.70% from 2023. 
  • U.S. retail sales totaled $1.98 trillion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, up 4.47% from 2023 Q4.
  • In 2024 Q3, U.S. retail sales totaled $1.85 trillion, up 2.06% year-over-year (YoY). 
  • In 2024 Q2, U.S. retail sales totaled $1.85 trillion, up 1.83% YoY.
  • In 2024 Q1, U.S. retail sales totaled $1.72 trillion, up 2.72% YoY.
  • Between 2024 and 2030, U.S. retail sales will have a CAGR of 2.23%.

Bar Graph: U.S. Retail Sales in trillions from 2018 ($5.16) to 2024 ($7.26) according to the U.S. Census Bureau with projections from 2025 ($7.45) to 2030 ($8.29) according to Statista

U.S. Retail Sales Statistics

The in-store share of retail sales revenue is larger than the share of individual purchases, which may indicate that consumers are less likely to make expensive purchases online.

  • In 2024, U.S. retail sales totaled $7.265 trillion, up 2.70% from 2023.
  • American retail sales revenue represents 23.8% of global retail.
  • In-store sales represented 81.6% of U.S. retail revenue in 2024; 18.4% of U.S. retail sales revenue was e-commerce.
  • U.S. online retail sales revenue totaled $1.34 trillion in 2024, up 9.24% from 2023
  • In December 2024, retail sales totaled $691.3 billion, up 5.18% from December 2023
  • The average American consumer spends $21,127 on retail over 12 months.
  • Excluding automobile and parts dealers, U.S. retail sales totaled $5.67 trillion in 2024, which is equivalent to 78.0% of all U.S. retail sales.
  • U.S. brick-and-mortar retail stores sold $5.93 trillion in merchandise in 2024.
  • eCommerce sales growth outpaced brick-and-mortar sales growth by 591%.
  • A net 1,820 new brick-and-mortar locations opened in 2023, which is 70.6% less than opened in 2022.
  • U.S. retail sales totaled $7.07 trillion in 2023, up 2.27% YoY.

Bar Graph: Number of Retail Shoppers Worldwide in billions from 2017 (3.5) to 2025 (4.8) according to The World Counts with projections to 2030 (5.6)

World Retail Sales Statistics

Global retail sales growth is generally slower than U.S. retail sales growth.

  • Worldwide retail sales totaled an estimated $30.57 trillion in 2024, up 4.37% from 2023.
  • Brick-and-mortar retail represents 80.4% of worldwide retail sales; 19.6% of global sales revenue is e-commerce.
  • Global online shopping revenue was valued at $6.01 trillion in 2024, up 7.65% YoY. 
  • Worldwide, brick-and-mortar retail sales totaled an estimated $24.6 trillion  in 2024, up 3.60%  YoY.
  • Projections indicate that global brick-and-mortar or in-store sales will total over $28 trillion in 2030.
  • Worldwide retail sales totaled $29.3 trillion in 2023, up 3.87% YoY.

Bar Graph: U.S. Primary Household Shoppers in millions from 2017 (130) to 2023 (135) according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with projections to 2030 (143)

Retail Shopping Statistics

A consumer is defined as someone who spends an average of $10 per day or more on goods and services.

  • As of 2025, there are over 4.84 billion consumers or retail shoppers worldwide; projections indicate there will be 5.6 billion by 2030.
  • The number of global consumers increased at an average annual rate of 5.41% from 2017 (3.5 billion) to 2023.
  • As of 2023, 134.6 million primary household consumers or consumer units (CU) live and shop in the United States; projections indicate there will be 143.2 million by 2030.

Line Graph: U.S. Retail Sales History in trillions from 2008 ($3.86) to 2024 ($7.26) according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Retail Online Shopping Statistics

Every year, consumers make a growing share of their retail purchases online.

  • An estimated 2.77 billion people worldwide will shop online in 2025.
  • 273.5 million or 80.4% of Americans shop online. 
  • In 2025, 28% of consumers prefer to shop online; 45% prefer to shop in-store.
  • 58% of U.S. consumers shop online on a weekly basis.
  • American consumers who prefer e-commerce say convenience is the main reason they shop online.
Top 25 U.S. Retailers
Rank Company 2023 Domestic Sales
(in billions)
Sales Growth
(2022 – 2023)
1 Walmart $533.96 6.87%
2 Amazon $250.11 7.59%
3 Costco Wholesale $175.39 6.9%
4 The Kroger Co. $149.61 1.35%
5 The Home Depot $141.45 -3.08%
6 CVS Health Corporation $113.92 7.29%
7 Target $105.84 -1.6%
8 Walgreens Boots Alliance $105.10 1.15%
9 Lowe’s Companies $84.04 -5.87%
10 Albertsons Companies $77.86 2.25%
11 Apple Stores / iTunes $69.05 -2.25%
12 Royal Ahold Delhaize USA $59.43 3.88%
13 Publix Super Markets $57.10 4.7%
14 Aldi $47.70 18.6%
15 TJX Companies $41.93 9.14%
16 Best Buy $40.05 -6.32%
17 Dollar General $38.68 2.1%
18 H.E. Butt Grocery $38.63 11.0%
19 Dollar Tree $30.17 8.1%
20 7-Eleven $27.88 -7.53%
21 Ace Hardware $26.29 -0.34%
22 Macy’s $23.00 -5.15%
23 Meijer $21.95 3.6%
24 BJ’s Wholesale Club $21.43 4.59%
25 AT&T Wireless $20.81 -2.21%

Top  U.S. Retailer Statistics

Top retailers are listed by the highest gross sales.

  • Walmart is the #1 retailer in the United States – and the world – by revenue.
  • Walmart has been the highest-grossing retailer in the U.S. for at least seven (7) years running.
  • Amazon grew to the #2 retailer in the United States from #3 in 2017 and #7 in 2016.
  • Costco is the 3rd largest U.S. retailer and the 5th largest retailer worldwide.
  • Kroger declined from the #2 highest-grossing U.S. retailer in 2016; it is now #4.
  • The Home Depot is the 5th largest U.S. retailer and the 9th largest retailer worldwide.

National Map: Number of Private Retailers per State in thousands according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Retail Statistics by State

Retail sales figures at the state-level are estimates based on state sales tax returns (which logically excludes any un-taxed sales items); for states with no sales tax, estimates are based on the year’s third-quarter revenues.

  • The average retail shop (excluding sole proprietorships) in Hawaii  makes more than its retail equivalent in every other state.
  • There is a total of 1.08 million retail stores in the United States, including over 643,500 local retailers. 
  • The following states are home to a combined 31,360 retail stores (including 19,696 local retailers) but do not collect sales taxes: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.

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National Map: Share of Small Businesses That Are Retailers according to the U.S. Small Business Administration

Alabama Local Shopping Statistics

Alabama is home to 19,542 private retailers including 10,425 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Alabama retailers made $116.9 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Alabama retail employees earn an average of $707 per week.
  • 53.3% of Alabama stores are independent retailers
  • 9.87% of Alabama small businesses are retailers.
  • Alabama retail stores collected $4.68 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Alaska Local Shopping Statistics

Alaska is home to 2,366 stores, including 1,618 local retailers.

  • Alaska sales are estimated to be $13.7 billion for 2024; the State of Alaska does not collect retail sales tax.
  • Alaska retail employees earn an average of $802 per week.
  • 70.4% of Alaska stores are independent retailers.
  • 7.96% of Alaska small businesses are retailers.

Arizona Local Shopping Statistics

Arizona is home to 16,909 stores, including 9,694 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Arizona retailers made $211 billion in 2024.
  • Arizona retail employees earn an average of $865 per week.
  • 57.3% of Arizona stores are independent retailers.
  • 8.14% of Arizona small businesses are retailers.
  • Arizona retail stores collected $11.8 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Arkansas Local Shopping Statistics

Arkansas is home to 10,885 stores, including 6,289 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Arkansas retailers made $78.8 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Arkansas retail employees earn an average of $689 per week.
  • 57.8% of Arkansas stores are independent retailers.
  • 9.75% of Arkansas small businesses are retailers.
  • Arkansas retail stores collected $5.12 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

California Local Shopping Statistics

California is home to 110,574 stores, including 70,039 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, California retailers made $743 billion in sales in 2024.
  • California retail employees earn an average of $921 per week.
  • 63.3% of California stores are independent retailers.
  • 8.12% of California small businesses are retailers.
  • California retail stores collected $53.9 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

National Map: Number of Local Retail Employers per State in thousands according to the BLS

Colorado Local Shopping Statistics

Colorado is home to 18,145 stores, including 11,965 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Colorado retailers made $161 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Colorado retail employees make an average of $853 per week.
  • 65.9% of Colorado store locations are independent retailers.
  • 7.35% of Colorado small businesses are retailers.
  • Colorado retail stores collected $4.66 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Connecticut Local Shopping Statistics

Connecticut is home to 12,706 stores, including 7,674 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Connecticut retailers made $87.9 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Connecticut retail employees make an average of $862 per week.
  • 60.4% of Connecticut store locations are independent retailers.
  • 7.82% of Connecticut small businesses are retailers.
  • Connecticut retail stores collected $5.58 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Delaware Local Shopping Statistics

Delaware is home to 3,813 stores, including 2,334 local retailers.

  • Delaware sales are estimated to be $17.8 billion for 2024; the State of Delaware does not collect retail sales tax.
  • Delaware retail employees make an average of $755 per week.
  • 61.2% of Delaware store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.14% of Delaware small businesses are retailers.

District of Columbia Local Shopping Statistics

D.C. is home to 2,071 stores, including 1,187 local retailers.

  • Based on collected retail sales tax, D.C. retailers made $33.9 billion in sales in 2024.
  • D.C. retail employees make an average of $902 per week.
  • 57.3% of D.C. store locations are independent retailers.
  • 4.61% of D.C. small businesses are retailers.
  • D.C. retail stores collected $2.03 billion in sales tax in 2024.

Florida Local Shopping Statistics

Florida is home to 86,729 stores, including 49,191 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Florida retailers made $669 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Florida retail employees make an average of $803 per week.
  • 56.7% of Florida store locations are independent retailers.
  • 7.32% of Florida small businesses are retailers.
  • Florida retail stores collected $40.1 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Georgia Local Shopping Statistics

Georgia is home to 37,902 stores, including 22,688 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Georgia retailers made $229 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Georgia retail employees make an average of $770 per week.
  • 59.9% of Georgia store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.28% of Georgia small businesses are retailers.
  • Georgia retail stores collected $9.15 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Hawaii Local Shopping Statistics

Hawaii is home to 4,707 stores, including 2,408 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Hawaii retailers made $119 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Hawaii retail employees make an average of $828 per week.
  • 51.2% of Hawaii store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.69% of Hawaii’s small businesses are retailers.
  • Hawaii retail stores collected $4.75 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Idaho Local Shopping Statistics

Idaho is home to 7,557 stores, including 4,025 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Idaho retailers made $59.3 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Idaho retail employees make an average of $773 per week.
  • 53.3% of Idaho store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.91% of Idaho small businesses are retailers.
  • Idaho retail stores collected $3.56 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Illinois Local Shopping Statistics

Illinois is home to 35,968 stores, including 21,868 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Illinois retailers made $257 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Illinois retail employees make an average of $796 per week.
  • 60.8% of Illinois store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.25% of Illinois small businesses are retailers.
  • Illinois retail stores collected $16.1 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Indiana Local Shopping Statistics

Indiana is home to 21,131 stores, including 11,501 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Indiana retailers made $158 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Indiana retail employees make an average of $741 per week.
  • 54.4% of Indiana store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.58% of Indiana small businesses are retailers.
  • Indiana retail stores collected $11.1 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Iowa Local Shopping Statistics

Iowa is home to 11,080 stores, including 6,405 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Iowa retailers made $78.5 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Iowa retail employees make an average of $676 per week.
  • 57.8% of Iowa store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.7% of Iowa small businesses are retailers.
  • Iowa retail stores collected $4.71 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Kansas Local Shopping Statistics

Kansas is home to 9,106 stores, including 5,894 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Kansas retailers made $65.8 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Kansas retail employees make an average of $685 per week.
  • 64.7% of Kansas store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.1% of Kansas small businesses are retailers.
  • Kansas retail stores collected $4.28 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Kentucky Local Shopping Statistics

Kentucky is home to 17,440 stores, including 8,557 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Kentucky retailers made $97.0 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Kentucky retail employees make an average of $704 per week.
  • 49.1% of Kentucky store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.1% of Kentucky small businesses are retailers.
  • Kentucky retail stores collected $5.82 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Louisiana Local Shopping Statistics

Louisiana is home to 19,030 stores, including 9,693 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Louisiana retailers made $109 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Louisiana retail employees make an average of $681 per week.
  • 50.9% of Louisiana store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.43% of Louisiana small businesses are retailers.
  • Louisiana retail stores collected $4.87 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Maine Local Shopping Statistics

Maine is home to 5,968 stores, including 3,897 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Maine retailers made $43.3 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Maine retail employees make an average of $760 per week.
  • 65.3% of Maine store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.98% of Maine small businesses are retailers.
  • Maine retail stores collected $2.38 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Maryland Local Shopping Statistics

 Maryland is home to 18,642 stores, including 10,406 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Maryland retailers made $114 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Maryland retail employees make an average of $814 per week.
  • 55.8% of Mayland store locations are independent retailers. 
  • 8.87% of Maryland small businesses are retailers.
  • Maryland retail stores collected $6.85 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Massachusetts Local Shopping Statistics

Massachusetts is home to 21,929 stores, including 14,886 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Massachusetts retailers made $154 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Massachusetts retail employees make an average of $873 per week.
  • 67.9% of Massachusetts store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.81% of Massachusetts small businesses are retailers.
  • Massachusetts retail stores collected $9.64 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Michigan Local Shopping Statistics

Michigan is home to 33,360 stores, including 21,197 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Michigan retailers made $211 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Michigan retail employees make an average of $767 per week.
  • 63.5% of Michigan store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.37% of Michigan small businesses are retailers.
  • Michigan retail stores collected $12.7 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Minnesota Local Shopping Statistics

Minnesota is home to 18,128 stores, including 10,818 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Minnesota retailers made $125 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Minnesota retail employees make an average of $757 per week.
  • 59.7% of Minnesota store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.40% of Minnesota small businesses are retailers.
  • Minnesota retail stores collected $8.60 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Mississippi Local Shopping Statistics

Mississippi is home to 12,445 stores, including 6,862 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Mississippi retailers made $73.8 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Mississippi retail employees make an average of $638 per week.
  • 55.1% of Mississippi store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.53% of Mississippi small businesses are retailers.
  • Mississippi retail stores collected $5.17 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Missouri Local Shopping Statistics

Missouri is home to 20,800 stores, including 11,532 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Missouri retailers made $124 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Missouri retail employees make an average of $730 per week.
  • 55.4% of Missouri store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.5% of Missouri small businesses are retailers.
  • Missouri retail stores collected $5.26 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Montana Local Shopping Statistics

Montana is home to 4,804 stores, including 3,297 local retailers.

  • Montana sales are estimated to be $20.2 billion for 2024; the State of Montana does not collect retail sales tax.
  • Montana retail employees make an average of $791 per week.
  • 68.6% of Montana store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.17% of Montana small businesses are retailers.

Nebraska Local Shopping Statistics

Nebraska is home to 6,844 stores, including 4,266 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Nebraska retailers made $54.6 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Nebraska retail employees make an average of $703 per week.
  • 62.3% of Nebraska store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.0% of Nebraska small businesses are retailers.
  • Nebraska retail stores collected $3.00 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Nevada Local Shopping Statistics

Nevada is home to 8,111 stores, including 5,126 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Nevada retailers made $139 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Nevada retail employees make an average of $820 per week.
  • 63.2% of Nevada store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.57% of Nevada small businesses are retailers.
  • Nevada retail stores collected $9.50 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

New Hampshire Local Shopping Statistics

New Hampshire is home to 5,814 stores, including 3,357 local retailers.

  • New Hampshire sales are estimated to be $31.5 billion for 2024; the State of New Hampshire does not collect retail sales tax.
  • New Hampshire retail employees make an average of $847 per week.
  • 57.7% of New Hampshire store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.04% of New Hampshire small businesses are retailers.

New Jersey Local Shopping Statistics

New Jersey is home to 29,494 stores, including 20,943 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, New Jersey retailers made $227 billion in sales in 2024.
  • New Jersey retail employees make an average of $855 per week.
  • 71.0% of New Jersey store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.23% of New Jersey small businesses are retailers.
  • New Jersey retail stores collected $15.1 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

New Mexico Local Shopping Statistics

New Mexico is home to 6,430 stores, including 3,337 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, New Mexico retailers made $88.8 billion in sales in 2024.
  • New Mexico retail employees make an average of $715 per week.
  • 51.9% of store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.92% of New Mexico small businesses are retailers.
  • New Mexico retail stores collected $4.33 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

New York Local Shopping Statistics

New York is home to 68,584 stores, including 54,982 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, New York retailers made $507 billion in sales in 2024.
  • New York retail employees make an average of $916 per week.
  • 80.2% of New York store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.10% of New York small businesses are retailers.
  • New York retail stores collected $20.3 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

North Carolina Local Shopping Statistics

North Carolina is home to 38,288 stores, including 20,122 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, North Carolina retailers made $259 billion in sales in 2024.
  • North Carolina retail employees make an average of $745 per week.
  • 52.6% of North Carolina store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.71% of North Carolina small businesses are retailers.
  • North Carolina retail stores collected $12.3 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

North Dakota Local Shopping Statistics

North Dakota is home to 3,197 stores, including 1,921 local retailers. 

  • Based on collected state sales tax, North Dakota retailers made $27.3 billion in sales in 2024.
  • North Dakota retail employees make an average of $752 per week.
  • 60.1% of North Dakota store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.7% of North Dakota small businesses are retailers.
  • North Dakota retail stores collected $1.36 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Ohio Local Shopping Statistics

Ohio is home to 36,103 stores, including 18,751 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Ohio retailers made $282 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Ohio retail employees make an average of $717 per week.
  • 51.9% of Ohio store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.94% of Ohio small businesses are retailers.
  • Ohio retail stores collected $16.2 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Oklahoma Local Shopping Statistics

Oklahoma is home to 13,811 stores, including 8,121 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Oklahoma retailers made $81.2 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Oklahoma retail employees make an average of $711 per week.
  • 58.8% of Oklahoma store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.30% of Oklahoma small businesses are retailers.
  • Oklahoma retail stores collected $3.66 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Oregon Local Shopping Statistics

Oregon is home to 14,563 stores, including 9,042 local retailers.

  • Oregon retail sales revenue in 2024 totaled an estimated $64.9 billion; the State of Oregon does not collect retail sales tax.
  • Oregon retail employees make an average of $803 per week.
  • 62.1% of Oregon store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.85% of Oregon small businesses are retailers.

Pennsylvania Local Shopping Statistics

Pennsylvania is home to 40,228 stores, including 24,162 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Pennsylvania retailers made $263 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Pennsylvania retail employees make an average of $715 per week.
  • 60.1% of Pennsylvania store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.58% of Pennsylvania small businesses are retailers.
  • Pennsylvania retail stores collected $15.8 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Rhode Island Local Shopping Statistics

Rhode Island is home to 3,915 stores, including 2,437 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Rhode Island retailers made $23.8 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Rhode Island retail employees make an average of $792 per week.
  • 62.2% of Rhode Island store locations are independent retailers.
  • 7.67% of Rhode Island small businesses are retailers.
  • Rhode Island retail stores collected $1.67 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

South Carolina Local Shopping Statistics

South Carolina is home to 20,815 stores, including 10,530 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, South Carolina retailers made $112 billion in sales in 2024.
  • South Carolina retail employees make an average of $722 per week.
  • 50.6% of South Carolina store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.19% of South Carolina small businesses are retailers.
  • South Carolina retail stores collected $6.73 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

South Dakota Local Shopping Statistics

South Dakota is home to 3,812 stores, including 2,527 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, South Dakota retailers made $39.5 billion in sales in 2024.
  • South Dakota retail employees make an average of $720 per week.
  • 66.3% of South Dakota store locations are independent retailers.
  • 11.8% of South Dakota small businesses are retailers.
  • South Dakota retail stores collected $1.66 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Tennessee Local Shopping Statistics

Tennessee is home to 25,818 stores, including 13,396 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Tennessee retailers made $206 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Tennessee retail employees make an average of $782 per week.
  • 51.9% of Tennessee store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.18% of Tennessee small businesses are retailers.
  • Tennessee retail stores collected $14.4 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Texas Local Shopping Statistics

Texas is home to 85,356 stores, including 48,044 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Texas retailers made $873 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Texas retail employees make an average of $812 per week.
  • 56.3% of Texas store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.29% of Texas small businesses are retailers.
  • Texas retail stores collected $54.6 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Utah Local Shopping Statistics

Utah is home to 11,148 stores, including 7,010 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Utah retailers made $82.2 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Utah retail employees make an average of $812 per week.
  • 62.9% of Utah store locations are independent retailers.
  • 10.4% of Utah small businesses are retailers.
  • Utah retail stores collected $5.02 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Vermont Local Shopping Statistics

Vermont is home to 2,957 stores, including 1,991 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Vermont retailers made $10.0 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Vermont retail employees make an average of $803 per week.
  • 67.3% of store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.65% of Vermont small businesses are retailers.
  • Vermont retail stores collected $603 million in state sales tax in 2024.

Virginia Local Shopping Statistics

Virginia is home to 25,838 stores, including 14,758 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Virginia retailers made $141 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Virginia retail employees make an average of $749 per week.
  • 57.1% of Virginia store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.45% of Virginia small businesses are retailers.
  • Virginia retail stores collected $7.45 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Washington Local Shopping Statistics

Washington is home to 19,814 stores, including 13,739 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Washington retailers made $352 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Washington retail employees make an average of $928 per week.
  • 69.3% of Washington store locations are independent retailers.
  • 8.39% of Washington’s small businesses are retailers.
  • Washington retail stores collected $22.9 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

West Virginia Local Shopping Statistics

West Virginia is home to 6,485 stores, including 2,800 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, West Virginia retailers made $30.6 billion in sales in 2024.
  • West Virginia retail employees make an average of $671 per week.
  • 43.2% of West Virginia store locations are independent retailers.
  • 11.5% of West Virginia small businesses are retailers.
  • West Virginia retail stores collected $1.84 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Wisconsin Local Shopping Statistics

Wisconsin is home to 17,869 stores, including 10,932 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Wisconsin retailers made $156 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Wisconsin retail employees make an average of $679 per week.
  • 61.2% of Wisconsin store locations are independent retailers.
  • 11.0% of Wisconsin small businesses are retailers.
  • Wisconsin retail stores collected $7.81 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

Wyoming Local Shopping Statistics

Wyoming is home to 2,443 stores, including 1,827 local retailers.

  • Based on collected state sales tax, Wyoming retailers made $24.9 billion in sales in 2024.
  • Wyoming retail employees make an average of $744 per week.
  • 74.8% of Wyoming store locations are independent retailers.
  • 9.37% of Wyoming small businesses are retailers.
  • Wyoming retail stores collected $1.00 billion in state sales tax in 2024.

These data and insights were compiled by the Capital One Shopping team based on publicly available data.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau
  2. U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
  3. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Economic Data
  4. Statista, Industry Overview
  5. National Retail Federation
  6. Morning Consult, Retail & E-commerce
  7. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Walmart, Inc.
  8. eMarketer, Insights
  9. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  10. Oberlo, How Many People Shop Online?
  11. The World Counts, Consumers