Number of All Other General Merchandise Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
6,488
all other general merchandise stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The all other general merchandise stores industry has declined 28.9% since 2000 (from 9,122 to 6,488 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 9,122 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-6.7%).
- •Employment: 2,483,556 workers in 2023 (61.4% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 90%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,488 | 56,039 | 2,483,556 | 6.3% | 2.1% | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 6,766 | 53,748 | 2,448,889 | 8.3% | 2.8% | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,262 | 51,414 | 2,437,767 | 5.3% | 3.4% | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 6,843 | 50,232 | 2,313,778 | 5.8% | 4.7% | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,957 | 49,611 | 2,307,371 | 6.2% | 3.1% | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 6,975 | 48,085 | 2,212,142 | 4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,088 | 47,205 | 2,224,208 | 5.3% | 5.1% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,087 | 47,151 | 2,391,014 | 4.8% | 3.0% | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 7,158 | 46,336 | 2,332,298 | 6.4% | 3.6% | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 7,090 | 44,943 | 2,266,723 | 6.6% | 3.1% | +2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.