Dollar & Other General Merchandise Stores
Industry Description
The dollar and other general merchandise stores industry in the US includes about 33,000 retail outlets with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree. The industry is concentrated, as these three companies account for nearly 60 percent of the retail establishments.
SIC: 5331
NAICS: 452990
NAICS: 452990
Related Industries:
Retail Sector, Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores, Department Stores, Warehouse Clubs & Superstores, Discount Department StoresTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MERCHANDISE & APPAREL GROUP PTY LTD | 39,042.79M | Hawthorn East, Vic |
| MARKS & SPENCER P.L.C. | 16,231.24M | London, England |
| Dollar General Corporation | 14,807.19M | Goodlettsville, TN |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11,666.98M | London, England |
| Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | 8,547.84M | Matthews, NC |
There are 197,249 companies in this industry. To view all of them, register now.Trends
Increasing Amount of Consumable Merchandise - Companies are increasing the amount of consumable merchandise, in...
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US consumer spending on nondurable goods, an indicator of dollar and other general merchandise store sales, rose 3.6 percent in March 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.
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Dollar General Adds Upscale Pet Food - Jumping on a trend in consumer demand, Dollar General has added a new premium store-branded dog food to its shelves. Dollar General will be the...
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