United States: retail annual sales 2021, by store type

In 2021, food and beverage stores were estimated to generate approximately 880.3 billion U.S. dollars in retail sales. In contrast, general merchandise stores were estimated to reach sales of 804.3 billion U.S. dollars.
Food and beverage stores include grocery stores, supermarkets and other grocery excluding convenience stores, and beer, wine, and liquor stores. General merchandise stores include department stores, discount department stores, other general merchandise stores, warehouse clubs and superstores, and all other general merchandise stores.