Hey guys, it’s your old buddy back again with another adventure in the world of data digging. Today’s escapade? I decided to tackle the “top 100 retailers” list. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, let me tell you, it turned into a bit of a wild goose chase, but a fun one nonetheless.
So, I started my journey, as always, with a simple search. I just typed in “top 100 retailers” and figured I’d get a neat list right off the bat. Initially, I found some bits and pieces. I stumbled upon a few big names that everyone knows, like Amazon, Walmart, and The Home Depot. It got me thinking, who are the big dogs in the retail world? And how do they stack up against each other?
I also found some interesting stats about the Canadian market. Apparently, Loblaws is the king of the hill up there, with Costco and Sobeys trailing behind. It’s always interesting to see how things differ across borders, you know? And get this – there are over a million retail establishments in the U.S. alone! That’s a whole lot of shopping going on.
I kept digging and found out that the National Retail Federation (NRF) is the go-to source for this kind of info. They release an annual list of the top 100 retailers based on domestic retail sales. Turns out it is put together by Kantar, some kind of marketing data company.
Diving deeper, I started pulling data from various sources. I compiled the names, crunched the numbers, and tried to make sense of it all. It was a bit of a mess at first, I won’t lie. Data was all over the place, some from 2022, some from 2023. But I kept at it, piecing together the puzzle one bit at a time.
- First, I grabbed the names of the top 5 retailers by market capitalization from 2022.
- Then, I snagged the top 10 retailers in Canada by revenue, also from 2022.
- I compared these with the NRF’s list.
- And I organized everything into a simple spreadsheet.
After hours of sorting and organizing, I finally managed to put together a decent list. It wasn’t perfect, and there were a few gaps here and there, but it was a solid start. I felt like a detective who had finally cracked the case, albeit a slightly messy one.
So, what did I learn from this whole adventure? Well, for one, data gathering isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. Sometimes you gotta roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. But more importantly, I realized that the retail world is a constantly evolving beast. These lists change year over year, and it’s fascinating to watch who’s on top and who’s climbing the ranks.
Anyway, that’s all for today’s data adventure. Hope you enjoyed the ride. Stay tuned for more, and remember, the world of data is always full of surprises!
Key Takeaways
- Amazon and Walmart are still the big shots on a global scale.
- Canada has its own retail giants, like Loblaws.
- The NRF’s annual list is a handy resource, but it takes some digging to get the full picture.
- Data can be messy, but that’s part of the fun!
