As of December 2023, there were 1,965 micro general merchandise stores in Canada, each employing between one and four employees. Meanwhile, there were 29 stores employing more than 500 employees.
Number of general merchandise stores in Canada as of December 2023, by employment size
The following definition is provided by the source: General merchandise comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise that may, or may not, include a general line of grocery items.
Figures refer to all active Canadian locations with employees. Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, as of December 2023. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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