Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2025
Our Best Workplaces lists highlight organizations excelling in creating positive, inclusive, and engaging environments. Explore top companies recognized for exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
- Retail
- Rochester, NY, US
What employees are saying
The company has a very strong family feel to it. No matter what store you are at, you are welcomed like you have worked in that store for years and everyone is very welcoming. I feel that a lot of people try to get to know you on a personal level, rather than just a working level. Employees are given a lot of opportunities to grow within the company and hard work gets recognized very often and in ways that make people feel important to the company (shout outs in huddles, utilizing the favorites people page, verbal recognition from upper management).
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Babylist
- Retail
- Emeryville, CA, US
What employees are saying
We have a "kudos" channel in Slack that is always poppin' with people offering kudos and praise, which is SO essential to feeling like an appreciated contributor. Salaries are above average and work life balance is heavily encouraged. Great place to work as a parent!
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Sheetz, Inc
- Retail
- Altoona, PA, US
What employees are saying
Our jobs feel like a second home. Everyone here accepts and honors each other. Our second family is hard working, supportive, generous, inventive, and de-stressing! We all feel heard and our opinions matter. We are trusted with making changes for the betterment of our team.
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SupplyHouse
- Retail
- Melville, NY, US
What employees are saying
The PEOPLE are the best part about SupplyHouse. Everyone here truly cares about their work and each other. It is such a motivating and positive environment when everyone cares about what they do. It is the best company I have ever worked for. Leadership is very communicative and transparent with updates and changes in monthly town halls and other meetings. It truly makes you feel a part of the team. The company welcomes new hires with messaging, acknowledges employees with our shout-out Slack channel, and rewards hard workers with great projects and fair pay.
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Publix Super Markets
- Retail
- Lakeland, FL, US
What employees are saying
People care about you here. I’ve never had a job where management cared about their employees as people. They provide mentorship, and want you to succeed and move up in the company. They are also always willing to work with you if you need time off. Employees are also friendly and take value in their work.
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Once Upon A Farm
- Retail
- Berkeley, CA, US
What employees are saying
What I like most about the company is that people do not doubt your abilities based on your personal background or education. Everyone takes your thoughts and opinions seriously and shows inclusiveness and understanding. Whenever you make a good suggestion, everyone praises you enthusiastically, which makes me feel that everyone in the team interacts with sincerity. Working in this team makes me feel safe, secure, and happy.
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Trek Bicycle
- Retail
- Waterloo, WI, US
What employees are saying
The opportunities to contribute ideas and feedback without being in management is unique. I think our voices are often heard in a way other companies don't bother with. Management seems to truly care for the employees and want to make them feel at home and empowered to do their job well.
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Presence Marketing
- Retail
- South Barrington, IL, US
What employees are saying
This is the first place of employment that I really feel like I have genuine autonomy to determine my own success. I am given more trust to do my job well, and people respect me as a valuable human from all levels of management and co-workers than anywhere else I've worked in my life. In the short amount of time that I've worked for the company I've been rewarded for a job well done (dinner on the company from my immediate manager), for simply being on the team (holiday gift), and opportunities to be involved in team building activities (fundraisers, wellness). Even though I'm basically a remote worker on the road, I feel a connection to my team around the country because we stay in touch regularly.
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Target Corporation
- Retail
- Minneapolis, MN, US
What employees are saying
I believe Target is a great place to work because the management genuinely values employee input and encourages us to share ideas for improving the store. I’ve seen firsthand how suggestions are taken seriously, leading to initiatives like improved scheduling flexibility and enhanced training programs. This supportive environment, combined with competitive benefits, makes me feel truly valued and motivated to excel every day.
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Saatva
- Retail
- Whitestone, NY, US
What employees are saying
We hire "nice"! Because of that, it is truly a pleasure to interact with people at all levels. We also give feedback in a caring, constructive manner, where the recipient doesn't feel like they did something wrong, rather that it is an opportunity to increase their knowledge and provide the best service possible to our customers. Mistakes are treated as honest mishaps and people aren't punished or looked down upon for them.
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CarMax
- Retail
- Richmond, VA, US
What employees are saying
CarMax truly cares about innovation and allows employees the opportunity to present ideas and solutions as well as the time to prove out those ideas. Everyday I see people coming together to improve and develop new solutions that make this a great place to work for associates, and provide a better shopping experience for our customers.
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Scentbird
- Retail
- Somerset, NJ, US
What employees are saying
It is very cool to work in a global company with multiple cultures, which puts such a strong emphasis on company culture and collaboration. I love that it is such a healthy and non-toxic environment. Also, the onboarding process is second to none - I have never had such a thorough and welcoming onboarding experience.
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Mockingbird
- Retail
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
Mockingbird is a group of highly qualified individuals, each an expert in their own right, and yet, our culture of humility and collaboration has made us feel empowered to provide input even in areas outside of our own expertise. And, all of said input is welcome, valued, and respected. These and so many other things make this a truly unique place to work.
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The Spinx Company
- Retail
- Greenville, SC, US
What employees are saying
This place is so special to work at because I feel that all my teams’ differences are actually strengths. We accept one another for who we are and understand that its our differences that allow us to be so successful at work.
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JMBullion.com
- Retail
- Dallas, TX, US
What employees are saying
They have catered food and fun little events multiple times a week, quarterly social events, and a massive holiday party every year. I understand that companies often throw events to boost morale, but JM employees make it a point to spend time with each other outside of the office because we enjoy it.
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Harbor Freight Tools
- Retail
- Calabasas, CA, US
What employees are saying
I have worked in retail for 30yrs and this is the first company that I have worked for that has truly cared about it's associates on all levels. For the 1st time in my career I have work life balance, solid & clear communication with several levels of leaders and my leaders are invested in my growth. Last year I even brought my daughter into the company. She is now growing her career with Harbor Freight and loving it. I highly recommend this company to others and look forward to my future with Harbor Freight.
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Island Pacific Supermarket
- Retail
- City Of Industry, CA, US
What employees are saying
Our management principles emphasize putting people before profits and always considering decisions from our employees’ perspective. The management is committed to taking care of our team, ensuring that everyone has work, even in cases where positions may overlap. The management believes in providing a stable livelihood and maintaining a strong, family-like culture for all.
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Wills Group / Dash In
- Retail
- La Plata, MD, US
What employees are saying
One unique aspect of this company that makes it a great place to work is the hybrid work environment. Having the flexibility to work from home several days a week allows me to be more productive and better balance my responsibilities. Additionally, the TPO team does an excellent job of fostering engagement and community within the HQ team. Their initiatives, such as monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, wellness fairs, spontaneous yoga sessions, impromptu lunches, and fun activities like games and giveaways, create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
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Puffy LLC
- Retail
- Los Angeles, CA, US
What employees are saying
At our company, we prioritize autonomy and creativity—every team member is trusted to take ownership of bold ideas and turn them into real impact. One unique aspect is our “Innovation Hours” every Friday, where employees can work on any passion project that benefits the company or their personal growth.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Retail
- Coraopolis, PA, US
What employees are saying
The executive leadership present and perform as very normal individuals making themselves level with the entire team across the organization. This is how approachable and communicative they are to work with. That is exemplary in my opinion. There are zero barriers for any team member to ask questions, raise concerns, give suggestions, and work independently. This is the best place to work by far!
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
- Retail
- New Albany, OH, US
What employees are saying
Love that our company offers the Carrot Fertility benefit - which I was able to use towards my doula services for my baby that I had this year! This can also be used towards adoption, or fertility treatments as well for those who need it. Additionally, I love that our company is passionate about giving back to the community and the organizations we partner with. Lastly, I love how you can make an impact here at A&F, regardless of level and that we have a "leave your title at the door" mindset.
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Traeger
- Retail
- Salt Lake City, UT, US
What employees are saying
Traeger is the only company I've worked with where legitimately everyone works for the good of the team. There is no blaming or withholding information. No drama. People are genuinely kind and want to help each other get the job done as well as possible. I feel completely supported by my management and team to do what I think is best for the role and to advance my career how I see fit. Amazing place to work!
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Zoro
- Retail
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
I love that I get to work remotely, but still get a lot of opportunities to come to the office and collaborate with other members of the team. There's no requirement to how often, but I tend to go once a month and it works out great for me and my team. I feel like I have a lot of autonomy to make large strategic decisions, and suggest changes to processes that I feel will have a big impact, and leadership listens to them and trusts our expertise. I feel like they care about my ideas and not just my output.
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Burlington Stores, Inc.
- Retail
- Burlington, NJ, US
What employees are saying
Burlington truly is a caring company that offers everyone an opportunity to grow and flourish and reach their full potential within the organization. Burlington actively invests in the growth and advancement of its team members. I am proud to work for a company who considers the well-being of their associates and provides such a supporting environment for personal and professional development.
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Tractor Supply Company
- Retail
- Brentwood, TN, US
What employees are saying
The company culture of "one mission, one family" is so deep and unique that no matter what good or bad things happen to us or within the company, we are all one unified front. I truly believe everyone here cares about everyone else and that matters more than any monetary success we have.
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Enchanted Fairies Portrait Studios
- Retail
- Plano, TX, US
What employees are saying
They genuinely care about not only your general well-being, but they care about your MENTAL well-being. That is SO rare to find, even in our school systems, much less our workplace. They give a mental-health hour every week to take some time for you, consistently remind you to love yourself, and encourage you to be the best INNER version of yourself that you can possibly be. I have never felt more important, and sincerely valued in a place of work, ever.
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Because
- Retail
- Palo Alto, CA, US
What employees are saying
Because is a great place to work because of the willingness of the team to test & learn and explore new ideas and ways of doing things. The size of our company and the drive of our team members enables us to move and learn quickly, which ultimately allows us to do a better job of serving our customers.
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QuikTrip
- Retail
- Tulsa, OK, US
What employees are saying
QuikTrip empowers employees to have a voice and encourage and utilize employee feedback to improve the company or make changes. QuikTrip gives back to the employees in many situations that other companies would not. At QuikTrip your coworkers are like family, and we look after each other and help each other grow and succeed. QuikTrip's profit sharing and employee stock ownership program has been very impressive, and it encourages employees to make a career here with no worries about retirement.
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Action Unlimited Resources Inc.
- Retail
- New Castle, DE, US
What employees are saying
People at Action have an extreme sense of TEAM and take pride in the work they do. Our team is becoming aligned to big picture company goals and together we are able to overcome major obstacles. Outside of everyday business relationships, team members have a high level of respect for one another and truly care.
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Costello's Ace Hardware
- Retail
- Deer Park, NY, US
What employees are saying
Executives and Upper Management seem to care about team members as individuals rather than "employees" and are approachable to all levels of associates. Executives and Directors often ask me about my father, whom they have never even met, and care about me as a human being.
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Foot Locker, Inc.
- Retail
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
The sense of belonging at Foot Locker is unique. There is a great sense of pride, collaboration and team. I work in a project that touches many departments, and we all work together for the greater good and all contribute. Differing viewpoints are welcomed and together we find better ways to work.
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JiffyShirts.com (US) LP
- Retail
- Wilmington, DE, US
What employees are saying
What truly sets Jiffy Shirts apart is its visionary approach to software development and its commitment to staying ahead of industry trends. Being part of a company that is at the forefront of technological innovation is incredibly inspiring and motivates me to excel in my role every day.
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DriveTime
- Retail
- Tempe, AZ, US
What employees are saying
This company truly cares about their customers and their employees. They always try to do the right thing regardless of the situation or profit gain. Because of this, I will stay with them as long as they let me! I am a living, breathing embodiment of someone who has had their life improved and has been provided opportunities because of DriveTime.
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Trainz.com, Inc
- Retail
- Flowery Branch, GA, US
What employees are saying
The bonus/profit-sharing plan is unusual and generous in a company of this size. Benefits improve year-after-year. The company events and other perks are super fun and interesting. This is a truly remarkable company and the owner has a big heart.
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White Castle
- Retail
- Columbus, OH, US
What employees are saying
One thing that stands out is how accessible and down-to-earth leadership is. It’s not unusual to see senior leaders stepping in to help during crunch times or reaching out personally to recognize hard work. That level of engagement from the top builds trust and motivates teams to go above and beyond. Just a few months ago the Home Office restaurant was short staffed and the family members that own/run this company all got behind the counter and started cooking for their employees (including our CEO). Very inspiring moment!
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Sgt. Clean Car Wash
- Retail
- Uniontown, OH, OH, US
What employees are saying
I would say out of all the places I have worked this one actually shows they care about their employees. I love how I feel like a person rather than a number.... I love how they always ask us what does and doesn't work. As a team member we are able to see those things that don't necessarily work and being able to have that feeling that we can always talk to any of them with issues helps makes the car wash so much better.
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Fabletics
- Retail
- El Segundo, CA, US
What employees are saying
There really is a great team culture here - people go out of their way to help each other out, executives like to celebrate the team & our company (parties, events, offsites, etc.), and a lot of people have the same mentality of "winning." I think these values are a result of good hires and executives repeatedly communicating & living the company mindset.
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ILIA
- Retail
- Laguna Beach, CA, US
What employees are saying
Of all the organizations I have worked for ILIA does an excellent job of offering lateral development opportunities. We're still a lean business so we don't always have positions available for vertical growth so the People team has gotten creative by finding opportunities for team members to cross-train in other functions or departments.
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Coach
Kate Spade
- Retail
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
As soon as I found out what the company was doing for the earth I just fell more in love with it than I already was. The people I work with are so nice and very helpful when I have questions about specific things. And the managers never hesitate to let me know that I can come to them for anything.
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Ferragamo USA Inc d.b.a Salvatore Ferragamo
- Retail
- New York City , NY, US
What employees are saying
It is family owned. We feel here that we are family members and not just numbers. The company promotes mutual respect, inclusion and serene work environment. I personally feel supported and VALUED. This is why many people work for many years in this company. Because we truly love its culture, its heritage and its environment.
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