As of June 2023, there were 170 department stores in Canada that employed between 100 and 199 people. Meanwhile, there were only five department stores across the country with more than 500 employees. As of June 2023, Canada registered just under 500 department stores across its territory.
Number of department stores in Canada as of June 2023, by employment size
The following definition is provided by the source: Department stores comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis. Figures refer to all active Canadian locations with employees.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, June 2023. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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