Highlights. Worldwide retail sales are projected to total $30.6 trillion in 2024; projections indicate that by 2030, global retail sales will exceed $37.9 trillion.
- U.S. retail sales totaled $8.29 trillion in 2023; projections indicate U.S. sales will surpass $10.3 trillion by 2030.
- 134.6 million primary household shoppers patronize 1.08 million stores* in the United States.
- Worldwide, online shopping revenue totaled $5.82 trillion in 2023; projections indicate revenue will exceed $9.59 trillion in 2030.
- U.S. online retail sales totaled $1.24 trillion in 2023; projections indicate the national e-commerce market value will reach $2.57 trillion in 2030.
- America’s largest retailer is Walmart, with $642.6 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.
2024 Retail Sales Statistics
Market growth has slowed to pre-pandemic levels.
- Global retail sales are expected to reach $30.6 trillion in 2024, up 4.37% from 2023.
- Between 2023 and 2030, global retail sales will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.76%.
- U.S. retail sales are projected to total $8.53 trillion in 2024, up 2.78% from 2023.
- U.S. retail sales totaled $1.85 trillion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, up 2.04% from 2023 Q3.
- In 2024 Q2, U.S. retail sales totaled $1.85 trillion, up 1.83% year-over-year (YoY).
- In 2024 Q1, U.S. retail sales totaled $1.72 trillion, up 2.72% YoY.
- In the first ten (10) months of 2024, U.S. retail sales totaled $7.01 trillion, up 2.78% from the same period in 2023.
- U.S. e-commerce sales totaled $1.08 trillion in the first ten months of 2024, accounting for 15.5% of all retail sales.
- Between 2023 and 2030, U.S. retail sales will have a CAGR of 3.19%.
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 2023, U.S. retail sales totaled $8.294 trillion, up 3.40% from 2022.
- American retail sales revenue represents 28.3% of global retail.
- In-store sales represented 85.0% of U.S. retail revenue in 2023; 15.0% of U.S. retail sales revenue was e-commerce.
- U.S. online retail sales revenue surpassed $1.24 trillion in 2023, up 11.3% from 2022.
- In December 2023, retail sales totaled $765.8 billion, up 4.01% from December 2022.
- The average American consumer spends $21,127 on retail over 12 months.
- Excluding automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, U.S. retail sales totaled $5.62 trillion in 2023, which is equivalent to 67.7% of all U.S. retail sales.
- U.S. brick-and-mortar retail stores sold $7.05 trillion in merchandise in 2023.
- eCommerce sales growth outpaced brick-and-mortar sales growth by 428%.
- A net 1,820 new brick-and-mortar locations opened in 2023, which is 70.6% less than opened in 2022.
- 80% of all U.S. retail purchases take place in brick-and-mortar stores.
- U.S. retail sales totaled $8.02 trillion in 2022, up 8.92% YoY.
World Retail Sales Statistics
Global retail sales growth is generally slower than U.S. retail sales growth.
- Worldwide retail sales totaled $29.29 trillion in 2023, up 3.87% from 2022.
- Brick-and-mortar retail represents 80.1% of worldwide retail sales; 19.9% of global sales revenue is e-commerce.
- Global online shopping revenue was valued at $5.82 trillion in 2023, up 10.0% YoY.
- Worldwide, brick-and-mortar retail sales totaled $23.5 trillion in 2023, up 2.45% YoY.
- Projections indicate that global brick-and-mortar or in-store sales will total nearly $28 trillion in 2030.
- Worldwide retail sales totaled $28.2 trillion in 2022, up 8.31% YoY.
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 4.79 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.
Retail Online Shopping Statistics
Every year, consumers make a growing share of their retail purchases online.
- An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide will shop online in 2024.
- 266 million or 79% of Americans shop online.
- 72% of consumers shop in brick-and-mortar stores on a weekly basis.
- 45% of consumers primarily shop in stores.
- Shoppers are 19.2% more likely to purchase from stores that offer omnichannel pick-up services (such as curbside pick-up).
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.
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.
- Delaware saw the largest YoY retail sales growth rate (1.8% from September 2023 to 2024).
- The following states are home to a combined 31,198 retail stores (including 19,696 local retailers) but do not collect sales taxes: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.
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Alabama Local Shopping Statistics
Alabama is home to 19,539 private retailers including 10,425 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Alabama retailers will make $115.6 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Alabama decreased 2.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Alabama retail employees earn an average of $699 per week.
- 53.4% of Alabama stores are independent retailers
- 9.87% of Alabama small businesses are retailers.
- Alabama retail stores will collect an estimated $4.62 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Alaska Local Shopping Statistics
Alaska is home to 2,381 stores, including 1,618 local retailers.
- Alaska sales are estimated to be $13.6 billion for 2024; the State of Alaska does not collect retail sales tax.
- Retail sales dollars in Alaska decreased 0.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Alaska retail employees earn an average of $783 per week.
- 70.0% of Alaska stores are independent retailers.
- 7.96% of Alaska small businesses are retailers.
Arizona Local Shopping Statistics
Arizona is home to 16,949 stores, including 9,694 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Arizona retailers will make $209 billion in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Arizona decreased 2.0% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Arizona retail employees earn an average of $884 per week.
- 57.2% of Arizona stores are independent retailers.
- 8.14% of Arizona small businesses are retailers.
- Arizona retail stores will collect an estimated $11.7 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Arkansas Local Shopping Statistics
Arkansas is home to 10,839 stores, including 6,289 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Arkansas retailers will make $78.5 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Arkansas decreased 1.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Arkansas retail employees earn an average of $670 per week.
- 58.0% of Arkansas stores are independent retailers.
- 9.75% of Arkansas small businesses are retailers.
- Arkansas retail stores will collect an estimated $5.10 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
California Local Shopping Statistics
California is home to 109,946 stores, including 70,039 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, California retailers will make $743 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in California decreased 1.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- California retail employees earn an average of $941 per week.
- 63.7% of California stores are independent retailers.
- 8.12% of California small businesses are retailers.
- California retail stores will collect an estimated $53.9 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Colorado Local Shopping Statistics
Colorado is home to 19,025 stores, including 11,965 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Colorado retailers will make $161 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Colorado decreased 1.9% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Colorado retail employees make an average of $847 per week.
- 62.9% of Colorado store locations are independent retailers.
- 7.35% of Colorado small businesses are retailers.
- Colorado retail stores will collect an estimated $4.67 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Connecticut Local Shopping Statistics
Connecticut is home to 12,702 stores, including 7,674 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Connecticut retailers will make $87.2 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Connecticut decreased 0.6% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Connecticut retail employees make an average of $854 per week.
- 60.4% of Connecticut store locations are independent retailers.
- 7.82% of Connecticut small businesses are retailers.
- Connecticut retail stores will collect an estimated $5.53 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Delaware Local Shopping Statistics
Delaware is home to 3,753 stores, including 2,334 local retailers.
- Delaware sales are estimated to be $17.6 billion for 2024; the State of Delaware does not collect retail sales tax.
- Retail sales dollars in Delaware increased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Delaware retail employees make an average of $742 per week.
- 62.2% 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 2,078 stores, including 1,187 local retailers.
- Based on collected retail sales tax, D.C. retailers will make $33.6 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in the District of Columbia increased 0.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- D.C. retail employees make an average of $923 per week.
- 57.1% of D.C. store locations are independent retailers.
- 4.61% of D.C. small businesses are retailers.
- D.C. retail stores will collect an estimated $2.02 billion in sales tax in 2024.
Florida Local Shopping Statistics
Florida is home to 86,479 stores, including 49,191 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Florida retailers will make $666 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Florida decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Florida retail employees make an average of $809 per week.
- 56.9% of Florida store locations are independent retailers.
- 7.32% of Florida small businesses are retailers.
- Florida retail stores will collect an estimated $39.9 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Georgia Local Shopping Statistics
Georgia is home to 37,959 stores, including 22,688 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Georgia retailers will make $227 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Georgia decreased 2.7% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Georgia retail employees make an average of $770 per week.
- 59.8% of Georgia store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.28% of Georgia small businesses are retailers.
- Georgia retail stores will collect an estimated $9.10 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Hawaii Local Shopping Statistics
Hawaii is home to 4,669 stores, including 2,408 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Hawaii retailers will make $129 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Hawaii increased 0.2% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Hawaii retail employees make an average of $829 per week.
- 51.6% of Hawaii store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.69% of Hawaii’s small businesses are retailers.
- Hawaii retail stores will collect an estimated $5.18 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Idaho Local Shopping Statistics
Idaho is home to 7,505 stores, including 4,025 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Idaho retailers will make $58.7 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Idaho decreased 3.6% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Idaho retail employees make an average of $785 per week.
- 53.6% of Idaho store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.91% of Idaho small businesses are retailers.
- Idaho retail stores will collect an estimated $3.52 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Illinois Local Shopping Statistics
Illinois is home to 36,008 stores, including 21,868 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Illinois retailers will make $256 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Illinois decreased 2.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Illinois retail employees make an average of $774 per week.
- 60.7% of Illinois store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.25% of Illinois small businesses are retailers.
- Illinois retail stores will collect an estimated $16.0 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Indiana Local Shopping Statistics
Indiana is home to 21,185 stores, including 11,501 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Indiana retailers will make $157 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Indiana decreased 1.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Indiana retail employees make an average of $697 per week.
- 54.3% of Indiana store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.58% of Indiana small businesses are retailers.
- Indiana retail stores will collect an estimated $11.0 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Iowa Local Shopping Statistics
Iowa is home to 11,099 stores, including 6,405 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Iowa retailers will make $77.9 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Iowa decreased 2.4% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Iowa retail employees make an average of $642 per week.
- 57.7% of Iowa store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.7% of Iowa small businesses are retailers.
- Iowa retail stores will collect an estimated $4.67 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Kansas Local Shopping Statistics
Kansas is home to 9,069 stores, including 5,894 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Kansas retailers will make $66.3 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Kansas decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Kansas retail employees make an average of $675 per week.
- 65.0% of Kansas store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.1% of Kansas small businesses are retailers.
- Kansas retail stores will collect an estimated $4.31 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Kentucky Local Shopping Statistics
Kentucky is home to 17,329 stores, including 8,557 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Kentucky retailers will make $97.0 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Kentucky decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Kentucky retail employees make an average of $697 per week.
- 49.4% of Kentucky store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.1% of Kentucky small businesses are retailers.
- Kentucky retail stores will collect an estimated $5.82 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Louisiana Local Shopping Statistics
Louisiana is home to 19,052 stores, including 9,693 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Louisiana retailers will make $109 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Louisiana decreased 1.0% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Louisiana retail employees make an average of $673 per week.
- 50.9% of Louisiana store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.43% of Louisiana small businesses are retailers.
- Louisiana retail stores will collect an estimated $4.85 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Maine Local Shopping Statistics
Maine is home to 5,958 stores, including 3,897 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Maine retailers will make $43.0 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Maine decreased 3.2% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Maine retail employees make an average of $737 per week.
- 65.4% of Maine store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.98% of Maine small businesses are retailers.
- Maine retail stores will collect an estimated $2.37 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Maryland Local Shopping Statistics
Maryland is home to 18,520 stores, including 10,406 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Maryland retailers will make $115 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Maryland decreased 3.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Maryland retail employees make an average of $812 per week.
- 56.2% of Mayland store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.87% of Maryland small businesses are retailers.
- Maryland retail stores will collect an estimated $6.87 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Massachusetts Local Shopping Statistics
Massachusetts is home to 21,799 stores, including 14,886 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Massachusetts retailers will make $153 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Massachusetts decreased 2.9% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Massachusetts retail employees make an average of $878 per week.
- 68.3% of Massachusetts store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.81% of Massachusetts small businesses are retailers.
- Massachusetts retail stores will collect an estimated $9.57 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Michigan Local Shopping Statistics
Michigan is home to 36,016 stores, including 21,197 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Michigan retailers will make $212 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Michigan increased 1.4% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Michigan retail employees make an average of $762 per week.
- 58.9% of Michigan store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.37% of Michigan small businesses are retailers.
- Michigan retail stores will collect an estimated $12.7 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Minnesota Local Shopping Statistics
Minnesota is home to 18,056 stores, including 10,818 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Minnesota retailers will make $125 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Minnesota decreased 3.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Minnesota retail employees make an average of $728 per week.
- 59.9% of Minnesota store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.40% of Minnesota small businesses are retailers.
- Minnesota retail stores will collect an estimated $8.58 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Mississippi Local Shopping Statistics
Mississippi is home to 12,427 stores, including 6,862 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Mississippi retailers will make $73.1 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Mississippi decreased 2.0% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Mississippi retail employees make an average of $626 per week.
- 55.2% of Mississippi store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.53% of Mississippi small businesses are retailers.
- Mississippi retail stores will collect an estimated $5.12 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Missouri Local Shopping Statistics
Missouri is home to 20,772 stores, including 11,532 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Missouri retailers will make $124 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Missouri decreased 2.7% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Missouri retail employees make an average of $713 per week.
- 55.5% of Missouri store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.5% of Missouri small businesses are retailers.
- Missouri retail stores will collect an estimated $5.24 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Montana Local Shopping Statistics
Montana is home to 4,745 stores, including 3,297 local retailers.
- Montana sales are estimated to be $19.9 billion for 2024; the State of Montana does not collect retail sales tax.
- Retail sales dollars in Montana decreased 1.6% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Montana retail employees make an average of $775 per week.
- 69.5% of Montana store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.17% of Montana small businesses are retailers.
Nebraska Local Shopping Statistics
Nebraska is home to 6,847 stores, including 4,266 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Nebraska retailers will make $54.6 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Nebraska decreased 1.2% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Nebraska retail employees make an average of $679 per week.
- 62.3% of Nebraska store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.0% of Nebraska small businesses are retailers.
- Nebraska retail stores will collect an estimated $3.00 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Nevada Local Shopping Statistics
Nevada is home to 8,101 stores, including 5,126 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Nevada retailers will make $145 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Nevada decreased 1.9% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Nevada retail employees make an average of $819 per week.
- 63.3% of Nevada store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.57% of Nevada small businesses are retailers.
- Nevada retail stores will collect an estimated $9.95 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
New Hampshire Local Shopping Statistics
New Hampshire is home to 5,776 stores, including 3,357 local retailers.
- New Hampshire sales are estimated to be $31.0 billion for 2024; the State of New Hampshire does not collect retail sales tax.
- Retail sales dollars in New Hampshire decreased 3.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- New Hampshire retail employees make an average of $823 per week.
- 58.1% 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 29,961 stores, including 20,943 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, New Jersey retailers will make $225 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in New Jersey decreased 2.4% from September 2023 to 2024.
- New Jersey retail employees make an average of $861 per week.
- 69.9% of New Jersey store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.23% of New Jersey small businesses are retailers.
- New Jersey retail stores will collect an estimated $14.9 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
New Mexico Local Shopping Statistics
New Mexico is home to 6,435 stores, including 3,337 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, New Mexico retailers will make $88.4 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in New Mexico decreased 2.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- New Mexico retail employees make an average of $693 per week.
- 51.9% of store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.92% of New Mexico small businesses are retailers.
- New Mexico retail stores will collect an estimated $4.31 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
New York Local Shopping Statistics
New York is home to 69,235 stores, including 54,982 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, New York retailers will make $505 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in New York decreased 0.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- New York retail employees make an average of $926 per week.
- 79.4% of New York store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.10% of New York small businesses are retailers.
- New York retail stores will collect an estimated $20.2 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
North Carolina Local Shopping Statistics
North Carolina is home to 38,171 stores, including 20,122 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, North Carolina retailers will make $257 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in North Carolina decreased 2.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- North Carolina retail employees make an average of $734 per week.
- 52.7% of North Carolina store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.71% of North Carolina small businesses are retailers.
- North Carolina retail stores will collect an estimated $12.2 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
North Dakota Local Shopping Statistics
North Dakota is home to 3,180 stores, including 1,921 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, North Dakota retailers will make $26.9 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in North Dakota decreased 4.1% from September 2023 to 2024.
- North Dakota retail employees make an average of $723 per week.
- 60.4% of North Dakota store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.7% of North Dakota small businesses are retailers.
- North Dakota retail stores will collect an estimated $1.35 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Ohio Local Shopping Statistics
Ohio is home to 35,975 stores, including 18,751 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Ohio retailers will make $280 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Ohio decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Ohio retail employees make an average of $704 per week.
- 52.1% of Ohio store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.94% of Ohio small businesses are retailers.
- Ohio retail stores will collect an estimated $16.1 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Oklahoma Local Shopping Statistics
Oklahoma is home to 13,862 stores, including 8,121 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Oklahoma retailers will make $84.0 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Oklahoma decreased 1.4% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Oklahoma retail employees make an average of $688 per week.
- 58.6% of Oklahoma store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.30% of Oklahoma small businesses are retailers.
- Oklahoma retail stores will collect an estimated $3.78 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Oregon Local Shopping Statistics
Oregon is home to 14,543 stores, including 9,042 local retailers.
- Oregon retail sales revenue in 2024 totaled an estimated $64.0 billion; the State of Oregon does not collect retail sales tax.
- Retail sales dollars in Oregon increased 0.6% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Oregon retail employees make an average of $806 per week.
- 62.2% of Oregon store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.85% of Oregon small businesses are retailers.
Pennsylvania Local Shopping Statistics
Pennsylvania is home to 40,198 stores, including 24,162 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Pennsylvania retailers will make $261 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Pennsylvania decreased 1.9% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Pennsylvania retail employees make an average of $711 per week.
- 60.1% of Pennsylvania store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.58% of Pennsylvania small businesses are retailers.
- Pennsylvania retail stores will collect an estimated $15.7 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Rhode Island Local Shopping Statistics
Rhode Island is home to 3,929 stores, including 2,437 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Rhode Island retailers will make $23.6 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Rhode Island decreased 0.4% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Rhode Island retail employees make an average of $786 per week.
- 62.0% of Rhode Island store locations are independent retailers.
- 7.67% of Rhode Island small businesses are retailers.
- Rhode Island retail stores will collect an estimated $1.65 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
South Carolina Local Shopping Statistics
South Carolina is home to 20,570 stores, including 10,530 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, South Carolina retailers will make $108 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in South Carolina decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- South Carolina retail employees make an average of $713 per week.
- 51.2% of South Carolina store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.19% of South Carolina small businesses are retailers.
- South Carolina retail stores will collect an estimated $6.46 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
South Dakota Local Shopping Statistics
South Dakota is home to 3,828 stores, including 2,527 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, South Dakota retailers will make $39.5 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in South Dakota decreased 2.5% from September 2023 to 2024.
- South Dakota retail employees make an average of $696 per week.
- 66.0% of South Dakota store locations are independent retailers.
- 11.8% of South Dakota small businesses are retailers.
- South Dakota retail stores will collect an estimated $1.66 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Tennessee Local Shopping Statistics
Tennessee is home to 25,943 stores, including 13,396 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Tennessee retailers will make $204 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Tennessee decreased 1.4% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Tennessee retail employees make an average of $788 per week.
- 51.6% of Tennessee store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.18% of Tennessee small businesses are retailers.
- Tennessee retail stores will collect an estimated $14.2 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Texas Local Shopping Statistics
Texas is home to 85,576 stores, including 48,044 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Texas retailers will make $870 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Texas decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Texas retail employees make an average of $806 per week.
- 56.1% of Texas store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.29% of Texas small businesses are retailers.
- Texas retail stores will collect an estimated $54.4 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Utah Local Shopping Statistics
Utah is home to 11,117 stores, including 7,010 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Utah retailers will make $79.7 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Utah decreased 2.7% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Utah retail employees make an average of $821 per week.
- 63.1% of Utah store locations are independent retailers.
- 10.4% of Utah small businesses are retailers.
- Utah retail stores will collect an estimated $4.86 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Vermont Local Shopping Statistics
Vermont is home to 2,941 stores, including 1,991 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Vermont retailers will make $10.0 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Vermont decreased 1.3% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Vermont retail employees make an average of $787 per week.
- 67.7% of store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.65% of Vermont small businesses are retailers.
- Vermont retail stores will collect an estimated $601 million in state sales tax in 2024.
Virginia Local Shopping Statistics
Virginia is home to 25,556 stores, including 14,758 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Virginia retailers will make $140 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Virginia decreased 1.2% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Virginia retail employees make an average of $751 per week.
- 57.7% of Virginia store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.45% of Virginia small businesses are retailers.
- Virginia retail stores will collect an estimated $7.42 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Washington Local Shopping Statistics
Washington is home to 19,573 stores, including 13,739 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Washington retailers will make $351 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Washington increased 0.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Washington retail employees make an average of $924 per week.
- 70.2% of Washington store locations are independent retailers.
- 8.39% of Washington’s small businesses are retailers.
- Washington retail stores will collect an estimated $22.8 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
West Virginia Local Shopping Statistics
West Virginia is home to 6,467 stores, including 2,800 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, West Virginia retailers will make $30.7 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in West Virginia decreased 1.8% from September 2023 to 2024.
- West Virginia retail employees make an average of $655 per week.
- 43.3% of West Virginia store locations are independent retailers.
- 11.5% of West Virginia small businesses are retailers.
- West Virginia retail stores will collect an estimated $1.84 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Wisconsin Local Shopping Statistics
Wisconsin is home to 17,693 stores, including 10,932 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Wisconsin retailers will make $155 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Wisconsin decreased 3.0% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Wisconsin retail employees make an average of $655 per week.
- 61.8% of Wisconsin store locations are independent retailers.
- 11.0% of Wisconsin small businesses are retailers.
- Wisconsin retail stores will collect an estimated $7.74 billion in state sales tax in 2024.
Wyoming Local Shopping Statistics
Wyoming is home to 2,426 stores, including 1,827 local retailers.
- Based on collected state sales tax, Wyoming retailers will make $25.3 billion in sales in 2024.
- Retail sales dollars in Wyoming decreased 4.2% from September 2023 to 2024.
- Wyoming retail employees make an average of $695 per week.
- 75.3% of Wyoming store locations are independent retailers.
- 9.37% of Wyoming small businesses are retailers.
- Wyoming retail stores will collect an estimated $1.01 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
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Economic Data
- Statista, Industry Overview
- National Retail Federation
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Walmart, Inc.
- DigitalCommerce360, Omnichannel Retailers Have the Best Conversion Rates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- The World Counts, Consumers
- Oberlo, How Many People Shop Online?
- eMarketer, Insights