Best Large Workplaces in Retail

To determine the Best Workplaces in Retail in 2023, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 133,000 U.S. employees. See also: the 15 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Retail.

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The Top Ten

Wegmans Food Markets

Prev. #1

Food/grocery

Employees say: "Love the people—understand Wegmans work philosophy and that Wegmans is always being progressive, improving to better serve its customers and employees! My soul is here, and I enjoy what I do for Wegmans and the customers and employees I continue to serve! Thank you, Wegmans, for employing me!"

Target

Prev. #2

Other

Employees say: "I really feel that the current leadership has made strong effort to bring out the best aspects of our culture and build on them to reinforce their importance. I have been here almost 16 years, and the friends I work with are the main reason I have stayed so long. How Target managed through the pandemic and shifted our working style to protect the team then and transition us to the hybrid model was a very clear demonstration of our culture."

Sheetz

Prev. #3

Food/grocery

Employees say: "The culture is amazing—the fact that you can have a virtual meeting and almost everyone takes the time to say thank you at the end says a lot. The way that everyone works together, and for the greater good of the company."

Altar'd State

Prev. #4

Clothing

Employees say: "This store has an incredible work environment. Everyone here works so well together, and it is such a friendly atmosphere. Having managers that are approachable and easy to talk to makes the environment healthy in comparison to other organizations. The fact that Altar'd State invests in the local community, as well as the global community, sets this organization apart even more."

CarMax

+2 spotsPrev. #7

Specialty

Employees say: "I truly feel I am an equal employee. This is the first place that I have worked at where all of management makes you feel equal to them. There are no favorites here, which makes it a very relaxed, amazing place to work."

Publix Super Markets

-1 spotPrev. #5

Food/grocery

Employees say: "The unique thing about this company is the differential factors that stand out from other companies such as our sustomer service, treating our customers as royalty; taking care of our associates for the present, and the future; and being able to build a family in a work community! The company is a great company to work for. You can't find another company that takes care of you like this company does!"

Trek Bicycle

+6 spotsPrev. #13

Employees say: "The culture really is fantastic. Experimentation is highly encouraged. Fun activities outside of work are a normal occurrence. It's a dream for someone who enjoys biking."

Custom Ink

Prev. #8

Clothing

Employees say: "When I am at work, I feel like this is my second home. I believe the people who work here always go above and beyond to support each other in their times of need. We've hosted fundraisers, paid for funerals when we lost people, housed each other during storms and power outages, provided help and assistance when others were struggling. I believe I work with a truly caring and giving group of people who always strive to be there for each other. It's unlike anywhere else I have ever worked."

Harbor Freight Tools

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Other

Employees say: "This company is great because there is so much to learn. That makes us very busy, but even at our busiest times, the company still encourages us to have a great work-life balance. My management, I have felt from day one, truly cares about me as a person and are there to help in any way they can."

DriveTime

Prev. #10

Other

Employees say: "The work environment is so positive, and there is so much opportunity to learn new skills. I am so impressed with leadership and how I've been treated during my time here. I love coming into the office and doing my work!"