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Top 5 U.S. Department Stores, by number of stores (2024 Ranking)

The retail landscape in the United States continues to evolve, and department stores remain a significant part of this dynamic market. As of February 3, 2024,

Top 5 Department Stores 2024, by number of stores
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Top 5 U.S. Department Stores, by number of stores (2024 Ranking)

The retail landscape in the United States continues to evolve, and department stores remain a significant part of this dynamic market. As of February 3, 2024, Kohl’s Corporation operated 1,174 stores across the United States, making it the leading department store based on the number of locations. Macy’s followed with 718 stores. Based on the most recent data from Statista report, here are the top five department store chains in the US for 2024, ranked by their total number of stores.

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