United States: retail annual sales 2023, by store type
In 2023, food and beverage stores were estimated to generate over one trillion U.S. dollars in retail sales. In contrast, general merchandise stores such as department stores were estimated to reach sales of 884 billion U.S. dollars.
Food and beverage stores include grocery stores, supermarkets and other grocery excluding convenience stores, and beer, wine, and liquor stores. General merchandise stores include department stores, discount department stores, other general merchandise stores, warehouse clubs and superstores, and all other general merchandise stores.
