Best Large Workplaces in Retail

To determine the Best Workplaces in Retail in 2022, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 72,000 U.S. employees. See also: the 10 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Retail.

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The Top Ten

Wegmans Food Markets

Prev. #1

Food/grocery

Employees say: “I am so glad that Wegmans has really embraced diversity! Working with all different kinds of people makes my heart so happy. Inclusion is so important to me in my every day life and I am ecstatic that I can have that at my place of employment as well. We want everyone to feel comfortable here and welcome, no matter your race, sexual orientation, gender, etc., and I think that's pretty amazing! Wegmans feels like a safe space for all of us. I also appreciate the resources Wegmans provides in regards to our LiveWell program where we offer assistance with therapy, financial counseling, and so much more. It's great to know we have so much help if, and when, it's needed. Our in-store employee advocates are wonderful too!”

Target

Prev. #2

Other

Employees say: “Having been a Target Team Member for a long time, there is no place else I would rather work at. This is my second family and we have been through everything together. The people are what keep me here! Just the different walks of life, personalities and cultures are what make it special.”

Sheetz

+4 spotsPrev. #7

Food/grocery

Employees say: “It's a family here. I love my team and we work so well together, and we have fun. It's like they're family. Sheetz has excellent benefits and unique benefits, too. Fully paid maternity leave, paternity leave, tuition reimbursement and discounts, ESOP, discounts at the store (10% off food and 10 cents of fuel - Big deal these days!), and more! The family that founded the company is always around and available to talk to. They're great people, and they truly want to improve and grow every day to make their employees and customers happy. It really is the best place to work, and I plan to retire from Sheetz!”

Altar'd State

+5 spotsPrev. #9

Clothing

Employees say: “What makes this company a great place to work are the employees. Everyone who works here super nice and including. Another thing that makes this place a great place to work is what the company stands for and the monthly donations they make to different organizations, it makes me feel awesome to be apart of such a generous company.”

Publix Super Markets

Prev. #5

Food/grocery

Employees say: “Our retirement plans are unmatched as far as I am aware in our world of retail. There is a job in the store for everyone and management will help you find the best place for you and encourage career growth one on one. You don't feel as if you are just another small part of a huge machine because what you do every day is important to your store, and your community.”

Nugget Market

-3 spotsPrev. #3

Food/grocery

Employees say: “Our Associates are great, and treat each other as a family would. You feel welcome and appreciated here no matter how long you've been here. Our guests are another big reason why our company is great. The amount of appreciation they have for our guest service, and quality products keeps them wanting to return to our stores.”

CarMax

-3 spotsPrev. #4

Specialty

Employees say: “I feel that everyone here is welcoming and accepting of everyone. We are encouraged to develop relationships within our department as well as others. We are empowered to make decisions we feel are necessary in the moment whether it is business or customer related. I can be myself at work and that is a great feeling. I feel people have the best interests of everyone on a personal as well as professional level.”

Custom Ink

+3 spotsPrev. #11

Clothing

Employees say: “Definitely! CustomInk is a very unique place to work because all the way up to the owner, they have confidence in all the employees. I have never worked anywhere before where the employees genuinely care for one another as individuals. They take pride in us and we are proud to work there. CustomInk is a one of a kind place to work and I plan on working here until I retire.”

Burlington Stores

-3 spotsPrev. #6

Clothing

Employees say: “This is truly a diverse caring company. The organization is super flexible with work life and personal life and will help out in any they can to help you get the job done if you need support. Everyone that I've had the pleasure to work with are always smiling, they are kind, willing to help resolve questions or concerns. I feel very comfortable going to other internal departments to seek help when it's needed or just to get to know them and learn what they do it helps build strong relationships with my peers. It feels good when I walk down the hallway and I greet my peers and they greet back with a smile. I've learned so much working at Burlington and I love what I do. I look forward to many more years with them!”

DriveTime

-2 spotsPrev. #8

Other

Employees say: “The culture within the DriveTime community makes it a great place to work. There are plenty of opportunities to get to know one another in social settings. Additionally, the way in which co-workers band together to complete volunteer opportunities is fantastic. Just that our company promotes that is amazing.”