C/M 2026. North American & International Retail

 

 

C/M 2026. North American & International Retail 

SHIELD NETWORK - RETAIL & MAINTENANCE 

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15,000 Managed physical options

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Publicly listed options & E-commerce connected efforts 

"Stockpiles & demand based domestic & international bonus" 

NORTH AMERICAN

North American retail is dominated by giants like Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot, and Target, with Walmart leading in revenue and physical, multi-country presence. Key sectors include big-box, e-commerce, and grocery, with major players also including Kroger, CVS, and Albertsons. 

Top North American Retailers by Revenue & Reach

• Walmart (USA/Canada/Mexico): The world's largest retailer with over 5,200 U.S. locations and extensive international operations.

• Amazon: The second-largest retailer and leading e-commerce platform.

• Costco (USA/Canada/Mexico): A major membership-based warehouse club.

• The Home Depot: Leading home improvement retailer.

• Target: Large-scale general merchandise retailer.

• Kroger: One of the largest supermarket chains.

• Dollar General: A rapidly growing discount retailer with over 20,000 stores.

• CVS Health: A major pharmacy and health retailer. 

Key Regional & Specialized Retailers

• Canada: Canadian Tire is a dominant national retailer, alongside Hudson's Bay (department stores) and The North West Company (specialized, historic operator).

• Mexico: Walmart de México y Centroamérica is a dominant force in the region.

• Specialty: Red Wing Shoes (footwear) and Von Maur (department store) are recognized for high customer satisfaction. 

Industry Trends

• Grocery & Pharmacy: Albertsons remains a top "Big 4" grocer along with Walmart and Kroger.

• Discount Growth: Dollar General and Dollar Tree have seen significant expansion, though Dollar General has outperformed Family Dollar.

• Sector Shifts: Traditional department stores have faced challenges, leading to a "middle class" decline in retail, with stronger brands like Canadian Tire surviving. 

https://nrf.com/research-insights/top-retailers/top-100-retailers/top-100-retailers-2025-list

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