{"id":7230,"date":"2025-10-17T02:38:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/?p=7230"},"modified":"2025-12-10T02:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:59:21","slug":"brick-and-mortar-retail-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/brick-and-mortar-retail-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Brick-and-Mortar Shopping Retail Statistics (2025 Data)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The brick-and-mortar sales worldwide were around $21.8 trillion in 2024, and a majority of sales happened in the U.S., with total in-store sales reaching $7.07 trillion. It is projected that the total offline sales worldwide will cross $22.7 trillion, and in the US, it will cross $8.27 trillion by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The United States is home to 1.08 million brick-and-mortar stores with over 17,912,647 employees working there, with the count increasing gradually over the year.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we will see some crucial brick-and-mortar shopping statistics that will help you get deeper insights into the state of the current retail industry worldwide and in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>We will also check the walk-in demographics, return rates, and customers' buying behaviors of brick-and-mortar stores.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top Brick and Mortar Shopping Statistics in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>There are over 1.08 million physical stores in the United States<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Brick-and-mortar sales in the US are projected to cross $8.27 trillion by the end of 2025.<\/li>\n<li>92% of US retailers operate at least one brick-and-mortar store<\/li>\n<li>74% of shoppers in physical stores research store-related information online before visiting<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Brick-and-mortar stores experience an average return rate of around 16.9%<\/li>\n<li>50% of US shoppers prefer to physically try products before making a purchase in-store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Brick-and-Mortar Retail Sales (Global)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Global brick-and-mortar sales reached <b>$21.8 trillion<\/b> in 2024 and are expected to increase by 4.13% in 2025 and reach <b>$22.7 trillion<\/b> by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>The sales will further reach <b>$24.5 trillion<\/b> by 2027, marking a 7.93% increase between 2025 and 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the growth of brick-and-mortar sales worldwide over the years:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Years<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Global Brick and Mortar Sales<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2027*<\/td>\n<td>$24.5 trillion*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2026*<\/td>\n<td>$23.6 trillion*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2025*<\/td>\n<td>$22.7 trillion*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<td>$21.8 trillion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>$20.8 trillion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>$20 trillion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Brick-and-Mortar Retail Sales in the United States<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The US brick-and-mortar sales crossed <b>$7.65 trillion<\/b> in 2024 and are estimated to reach <b>$8.27 trillion<\/b> by the end of 2025, with 1st quarter sales already reaching around <b>$1.82 trillion<\/b>. The in-store sales comprise around <b>82.2%<\/b> of the total retail sales in the country.<\/p>\n<p>It is projected that the brick-and-mortar sales in the US will exceed <strong>$8.94 trillion<\/strong> in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-Brick-and-Mortar-Sales-in-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Us Brick and Mortar Sales in 2024\" width=\"1748\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-Brick-and-Mortar-Sales-in-2024.jpg 1748w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-Brick-and-Mortar-Sales-in-2024-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-Brick-and-Mortar-Sales-in-2024-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-Brick-and-Mortar-Sales-in-2024-1024x501.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-Brick-and-Mortar-Sales-in-2024-1536x752.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1748px) 100vw, 1748px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let's check the brick-and-mortar sales revenue in the US over the years:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Years<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual US Brick and Mortar Sales<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year-on-Year Growth<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2026*<\/td>\n<td>$8.94 trillion*<\/td>\n<td>+8.10%*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2025*<\/td>\n<td>$8.27 trillion*<\/td>\n<td>+8.10%*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<td>$7.65 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+8.20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>$7.07 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+2.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>$6.92 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+9.15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>$6.34 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+18.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>$5.33 trillion<\/td>\n<td>-3.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>$5.51 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+2.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>$5.4 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+3.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>$5.21 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+3.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td>$5.04 trillion<\/td>\n<td>+2.23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<td>$4.93 trillion<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brick-and-mortar stores in the US generated a daily revenue of around <b>$20.96 billion<\/b> as of 2025. This is a <b>10.91%<\/b> YoY increase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 out of 10 <\/strong>retailers in the United States have at least one brick-and-mortar store in their location. Another <strong>71%<\/strong> of in-store retailers plan to hire more employees to handle sales and returns during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1095969\/retail-sales-by-channel-worldwide\/\">Statista 1<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/829220\/share-of-retail-sales-by-channel-us\/\">Statista 2<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/\">US Census Bureau<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nrf.com\/\">NRF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How many Brick and Mortar stores are in the US?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are around <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/iag\/tgs\/iag44-45.htm\"><b>1,081,728<\/b><\/a> brick-and-mortar stores in the US as of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the table to show the number of brick-and-mortar stores in the US over the years.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of brick-and-mortar stores in the US<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2025*<\/td>\n<td>1,081,728*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<td>1,085,187<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>1,078,177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>1,059,316<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>1,051,527<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>1,042,962<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>1,043,760<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>1,044,508<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>1,042,096<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td>1,043,177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<td>1,040,756<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-bricks-and-mortar-stores-in-the-US-over-the-years.jpg\" alt=\"the number of bricks and mortar stores in us\" width=\"1132\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-bricks-and-mortar-stores-in-the-US-over-the-years.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-bricks-and-mortar-stores-in-the-US-over-the-years-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-bricks-and-mortar-stores-in-the-US-over-the-years-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-bricks-and-mortar-stores-in-the-US-over-the-years-1024x648.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Number of Brick and Mortar Stores in the US by Type<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>There are around <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/\"><b>159,248<\/b><\/a> food and beverage brick-and-mortar stores in the US, followed by <b>123,844<\/b> motor vehicle and parts stores.<\/p>\n<p>Clothing and accessories are in the 4th spot with <b>112,860<\/b> physical stores in the country. Electronics and appliances have the lowest number of offline stores in the US, with <b>42,654<\/b> stores.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the number of retail stores in the US by type:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Retail Segment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of brick-and-mortar stores<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Food and Beverage<\/td>\n<td>159,248<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor Vehicle and Parts<\/td>\n<td>123,844<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miscellaneous<\/td>\n<td>115,697<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clothing and Accessories<\/td>\n<td>112,860<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Health and Personal Care<\/td>\n<td>112,734<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gasoline Stations<\/td>\n<td>108,679<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Building Material and Garden Equipment<\/td>\n<td>72,480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nonstore Retailers<\/td>\n<td>68,365<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Merchandise<\/td>\n<td>67,001<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sporting Goods, Hobby, Books, and Music<\/td>\n<td>48,131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Furniture and Home Furnishings<\/td>\n<td>45,408<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electronics and Appliances<\/td>\n<td>42,654<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Return Rate of Brick and Mortar Stores<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Brick-and-mortar stores have a return rate of about <a href=\"https:\/\/nrf.com\/media-center\/press-releases\/consumers-expected-to-return-nearly-850-billion-in-merchandise-in-2025\"><b>16.9%<\/b><\/a>, which is lower than the return rate for online stores. It is projected that the return rate for 2025 will be <b>15.8%<\/b>, which is lower than the rate for the previous year. The total returns for physical stores in 2024 were <b>$890 billion<\/b>, and it is expected to decrease to <b>$849.9 billion<\/b> in 2025. Total returns in offline stores, including Buy Online, Return in Store (BORIS), amount to <b>$495 billion<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The in-store return rate is around <b>10.02%,<\/b> excluding BORIS returns, totaling <b>$373 billion<\/b> of the total US in-store sales. Almost <b>half<\/b> of the brick-and-mortar returns are through Buy Online, Return in Store (BORIS).<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1373817\/returns-experience-united-states-age-group\/\"><b>7 out of 10<\/b><\/a> Baby Boomers in the US prefer in-store returns to online returns. Gen X consumers follow closely, with <b>68%<\/b> believing that brick-and-mortar stores offer easier return processes.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the table to show the ease of in-store vs. online return process by generations:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>In-store Returns<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Online Returns<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen Z<\/td>\n<td>62%<\/td>\n<td>38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Millennials<\/td>\n<td>59%<\/td>\n<td>41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen X<\/td>\n<td>68%<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baby Boomers<\/td>\n<td>75%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/757053\/returns-experience-united-states-gender\/\"><strong>7 out of 10<\/strong><\/a> female shoppers in the US find the in-store return process easier compared to online returns, while <strong>61%<\/strong> of male buyers feel the same way.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Brick and Mortar store demographics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Brick-and-mortar stores remain the top choice for American shoppers of all genders. They are popular across rural, suburban, and urban areas. Gen Z and millennials also lead the way in shopping at these physical stores. Here are some of the key brick-and-mortar store demographics statistics you should know:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7272 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-below-data-in-the-infographic-Gender-Age-and-community.jpg\" alt=\"the below data in the infographic - Gender, Age, and community\" width=\"1132\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-below-data-in-the-infographic-Gender-Age-and-community.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-below-data-in-the-infographic-Gender-Age-and-community-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-below-data-in-the-infographic-Gender-Age-and-community-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-below-data-in-the-infographic-Gender-Age-and-community-1024x693.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar shopping statistics by gender<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.morningconsult.com\/\"><strong>7 out of 10<\/strong><\/a> female buyers in the United States prefer shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, while <strong>63%<\/strong> of male shoppers do the same.<\/p>\n<p>Grocery is the top choice among US female shoppers, with <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/817500\/grocery-shopping-responsibility-share-us-by-gender\/\"><strong>68%<\/strong><\/a> preferring to buy from brick-and-mortar stores, compared to <strong>56%<\/strong> of male shoppers.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the in-store shopping statistics by gender:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Male<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Female<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar shopping statistics by community<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.morningconsult.com\/\"><strong>71%<\/strong><\/a> of urban shoppers in the US prefer local brick-and-mortar stores, compared to <strong>66%<\/strong> of suburban Americans who choose offline stores.<\/p>\n<p>Another <strong>65%<\/strong> of shoppers from rural areas like shopping at physical stores rather than online platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Let's check the share of offline shoppers from different locations:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Share of shoppers opting for offline shopping<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Rural<\/td>\n<td>65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Suburban<\/td>\n<td>66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Urban<\/td>\n<td>71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar shopping statistics by age<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.morningconsult.com\/\"><b>7 out of 10<\/b><\/a> Gen Z and millennials in the United States prefer shopping in physical stores. Flowing closely, <b>66%<\/b> of Gen X and <b>64%<\/b> of Baby Boomers also enjoy shopping in brick-and-mortar stores.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest that about <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/delighted.com\/\"><strong>45%<\/strong><\/a> of young Americans prefer BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-store) over buying directly from physical stores. Whereas, <strong>20%<\/strong> of shoppers aged above 54 years opt for the same.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the table to show offline shopping statistics by age group:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Share of Shoppers opting for in-store shopping<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen Z<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Millennials<\/td>\n<td>71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen X<\/td>\n<td>66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baby Boomers<\/td>\n<td>64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar store employee statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are over <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/industry-statistics\/employment\/retail-trade-united-states\/\"><b>17,912,647<\/b><\/a> brick-and-mortar store employees in the US as of 2025. Food and beverage stores employ over <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/\"><b>3,249,600<\/b><\/a> Americans, followed by general merchandise stores with <b>3,180,400<\/b> employees.<\/p>\n<p>Electronics and appliance retailers have the lowest number of employees, with <b>419,800<\/b> individuals working there.<\/p>\n<p>Let's check the number of employees by retail segments:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Retail Segments<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No. of Employees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Food and Beverage<\/td>\n<td>3,249,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Merchandise<\/td>\n<td>3,180,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor Vehicle and Parts<\/td>\n<td>2,038,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sporting Goods, Hobby, Books, and Music<\/td>\n<td>1,533,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Building Material and Garden Equipment<\/td>\n<td>1,372,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clothing and Accessories<\/td>\n<td>1,136,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Health and Personal Care<\/td>\n<td>1,106,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gasoline Stations<\/td>\n<td>1,075,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miscellaneous<\/td>\n<td>869,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Furniture and Home Furnishings<\/td>\n<td>432,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electronics and Appliances<\/td>\n<td>419,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-retail-stores-in-the-US.jpg\" alt=\"the number of retail stores in the US\" width=\"1132\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-retail-stores-in-the-US.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-retail-stores-in-the-US-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-retail-stores-in-the-US-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-number-of-retail-stores-in-the-US-1024x868.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Brick and Mortar store buyer behavior<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icsc.com\/\"><b>8 out of 10<\/b><\/a> US shoppers prefer shopping at brick-and-mortar stores and spend around <b>54 minutes<\/b> in a physical store inspecting and purchasing products. Around <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monigroup.com\/article\/top-10-brick-and-mortar-retail-statistics-you-must-know\"><b>71%<\/b><\/a> of Americans living on the outskirts of cities prefer brick-and-mortar due to delivery issues from e-commerce retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Americans shop at <a href=\"https:\/\/grabon.com\/blog\/us-shopping-mall-statistics\/\">shopping malls<\/a> an average of<strong> 7.5 times<\/strong> a month, which is about <strong>3x<\/strong> than their online shopping frequency.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1243699\/consumers-going-to-brick-and-mortar-stores-to-be-with-people\/\"><strong>3 out of 10<\/strong><\/a> Italian shoppers prefer to purchase from brick-and-mortar stores because they like shopping with others, compared to <strong>27%<\/strong> of consumers in Germany who feel the same way.<\/p>\n<p>Only <strong>11%<\/strong> of shoppers in Singapore favor offline shopping for social reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Let's check the share of shoppers doing offline shopping for social reasons by country:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Share of shoppers doing in-store purchases for social reasons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Italy<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Germany<\/td>\n<td>27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>France<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mexico<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Great Britain<\/td>\n<td>18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spain<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UAE<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Denmark<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australia<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hong Kong<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Poland<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sweden<\/td>\n<td>14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>China<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indonesia<\/td>\n<td>12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Singapore<\/td>\n<td>11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/share-of-shoppers-doing-offline-shopping-for-social-reasons-by-country.jpg\" alt=\"share of shoppers doing offline shopping for social reasons by country \" width=\"1132\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/share-of-shoppers-doing-offline-shopping-for-social-reasons-by-country.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/share-of-shoppers-doing-offline-shopping-for-social-reasons-by-country-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/share-of-shoppers-doing-offline-shopping-for-social-reasons-by-country-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/share-of-shoppers-doing-offline-shopping-for-social-reasons-by-country-1024x727.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Top categories in Bricks and Mortar stores<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/997091\/most-common-offline-purchases-by-type-in-the-us\"><b>7 out of 10<\/b><\/a> Americans prefer purchasing groceries from physical stores. While <b>52%<\/b> and <b>44%<\/b> of consumers buy clothes and medicines from brick-and-mortar stores.<\/p>\n<p>Only <b>12%<\/b> of US shoppers prefer buying home decorative items offline, the lowest among all the retail segments.<\/p>\n<p>Like Americans, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/998609\/most-common-offline-purchases-by-type-in-canada\"><strong>72%<\/strong><\/a> of Canadians prefer shopping for groceries offline. However, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/1348242\/most-common-offline-purchases-by-type-in-china\"><strong>60%<\/strong><\/a> of Chinese consumers buy clothes and accessories from physical stores.<\/p>\n<p>Let's check out the most common in-store purchases in the US by type:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Retail Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Americans Making Offline Purchases<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Grocery store\/supermarket<\/td>\n<td>68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clothing store<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pharmacy<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Department store<\/td>\n<td>42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Convenience store<\/td>\n<td>38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drugstore\/perfumery<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wholesale store<\/td>\n<td>27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electronics store<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sports store<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DIY\/garden store<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Farmers market<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Book store<\/td>\n<td>18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Furniture store<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jewelry store<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Home decoration store<\/td>\n<td>12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>None of them<\/td>\n<td>11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Over <strong>74%<\/strong> of shoppers in the US search for information about their preferred brick-and-mortar stores before visiting them. Another <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/\"><strong>6 out of 10<\/strong><\/a> buyers visit a physical store to check the quality of the product before purchasing it online.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are the reasons to shop in-store?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nrf.com\/\"><strong>Half<\/strong><\/a> of in-store shoppers prefer to test products before buying them, while <strong>47%<\/strong> opt to purchase in-store to personally choose their preferred items.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the key reasons for Americans to purchase at brick-and-mortar stores:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons to purchase in-store<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Share of Americans choosing physical stores<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Touch and feel products before buying<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pick and choose products<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purchasing products right away<\/td>\n<td>43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Store convenience<\/td>\n<td>37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Enjoying the in-store experience<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Don't want to pay for shipping<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Able to get everything they want<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>To get better deals<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Want to get out of the house<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Products not available online<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>See or talk to store associates<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-reasons-for-Americans-to-purchase-at-bricks-and-mortar-stores.jpg\" alt=\"key reasons for Americans to purchase at bricks and mortar stores\" width=\"1132\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-reasons-for-Americans-to-purchase-at-bricks-and-mortar-stores.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-reasons-for-Americans-to-purchase-at-bricks-and-mortar-stores-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-reasons-for-Americans-to-purchase-at-bricks-and-mortar-stores-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/key-reasons-for-Americans-to-purchase-at-bricks-and-mortar-stores-1024x868.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Where do Americans shop offline?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>More than<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.junglescout.com\/\"> <b>half<\/b><\/a> of the US shoppers prefer making offline purchases at Walmart. Target and Home Depot follow closely, with <b>25% <\/b>of individuals selecting them for their in-store shopping. Walgreens and Lowe&#8217;s are in the 4th and 5th spots in the list, as 22% and 20% of Americans make offline purchases from these stores, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Apple attracts only <b>3%<\/b> of buyers to purchase its products from offline stores.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the table to showcase the most popular destinations for Americans to perform offline shopping:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Retail Chains<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Share of Americans doing offline purchases<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Walmart<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Target<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Home Depot<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Walgreens<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lowe&#8217;s<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kroger<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Costco<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sam&#8217;s Club<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kohl&#8217;s<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best Buy<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specialty, independent, local, or boutique<\/td>\n<td>8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Macy's<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amazon Go<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apple<\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Brick and Mortar vs eCommerce Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Around 80% of the total retail sales globally come from brick-and-mortar stores, with over 1\/3rd of shoppers in most countries still favoring physical stores. Consumers also prefer online stores over physical stores to purchase groceries. Let's check some of the important brick-and-mortar vs. e-commerce statistics:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar vs Online Retail Sales Revenue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The total retail sales worldwide clocked <b>$32.4 trillion<\/b> in 2025. Predictions indicate it will reach <b>$32.76 trillion<\/b> in 2026 and exceed <b>$34.9 trillion<\/b> by 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The share of brick-and-mortar sales is around <strong>79.9%<\/strong> of the total retail sales worldwide, with online sales accounting for the remaining <strong>20.1%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Forecasts suggest that in-store sales could decrease further, reaching <b>78.2%<\/b> by 2026. This gradual decrease is mainly due to the rise of the e-commerce industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/443522\/global-retail-sales\/\">Statista 1<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/534123\/e-commerce-share-of-retail-sales-worldwide\/\">Statista 2<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar vs eCommerce Sales by Country<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1384193\/mostly-online-vs-offline-shopping-worldwide\/\"><strong>4 out of 10<\/strong><\/a> Americans mostly do online shopping, while around <strong>27%<\/strong> prefer in-store shopping. In the UK, <strong>35%<\/strong> of shoppers mostly shop online, and <strong>26%<\/strong> prefer offline shopping.<\/p>\n<p>Only <b>23%<\/b> of shoppers in Austria tend to shop online, and <b>38%<\/b> of them like to purchase from physical stores.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the table to showcase the share of in-store and online sales by different countries:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Online Shopping<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>In-store Shopping<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>43%<\/td>\n<td>27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UK<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<td>26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ireland<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australia<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Germany<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Austria<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<td>38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Netherlands<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Belgium<\/td>\n<td>27%<\/td>\n<td>34%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>France<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sweden<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Norway<\/td>\n<td>27%<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Finland<\/td>\n<td>28%<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Zealand<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Italy<\/td>\n<td>37%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Poland<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Portugal<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<td>36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spain<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Brick and Mortar vs eCommerce Sales Buyer Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1384271\/mostly-online-vs-offline-shopping-groceries-usa\/\"><b>6 out of 10<\/b><\/a> millennials in the US prefer purchasing groceries online, and only <b>22%<\/b> of them shop at physical stores.<\/p>\n<p>The reports indicate that only <b>43%<\/b> of Gen Z shoppers prefer to buy groceries online, while <b>42%<\/b> opt for in-store purchases.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the preference of millennials and Gen Z buyers to purchase groceries:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Generation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>% of buyers doing online purchases<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>% of buyers doing in-store purchases<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen Z<\/td>\n<td>43%<\/td>\n<td>42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Millennials<\/td>\n<td>61%<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Over <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1230494\/share-of-us-shoppers-that-shopped-online-and-offline-on-a-daily-weekly-basis\/\"><strong>half<\/strong><\/a> of Gen X and Boomer shoppers in the US shopped from brick-and-mortar stores on a daily\/weekly basis, compared to about <strong>39%<\/strong> of Gen Z shoppers who prefer offline shopping over online.<\/p>\n<p>Millennials split their purchases equally between physical and online stores, with <b>49%<\/b> favoring brick-and-mortar shops and <b>44%<\/b> opting for e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the shopping behavior of US shoppers by age:<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Brick-and-mortar purchases<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Online Purchases<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen Z<\/td>\n<td>39%<\/td>\n<td>37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Millennials<\/td>\n<td>49%<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gen X<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Boomers<\/td>\n<td>64%<\/td>\n<td>39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shopping-behavior-of-US-shoppers-by-age.jpg\" alt=\"the shopping behavior of US shoppers by age\" width=\"938\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shopping-behavior-of-US-shoppers-by-age.jpg 938w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shopping-behavior-of-US-shoppers-by-age-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.grabon.com\/gograbonus\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shopping-behavior-of-US-shoppers-by-age-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Brick-and-mortar stores remain one of the top shopping destinations for Americans, accounting for over 80% of the United States&#8217; total retail sales. These sales are expected to grow by 8.10% in 2025 and surpass $8.94 trillion by 2026. However, with the rise of the e-commerce industry, the share of offline sales has been decreasing in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Looking forward, offline retailers have introduced various smart features and are working on integrating AI into their day-to-day operations to improve customers' shopping experience. Some retailers have also adopted the BOPIS and BORIS features to increase customer footfall. With these positive developments in the brick-and-mortar sector, it is likely to remain the largest contributor to U.S. retail sales.<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>What company has the most brick-and-mortar stores in the US?<br \/>\n<\/b>Walmart operates over 4,606 physical stores across the United States and more than 10,771 locations globally, making it the world's largest retail chain. Target is the second-largest retail brand in the US by store count, with over 1,981 stores.<\/p>\n<p><b>What is the brick-and-mortar or retail sales trend in 2025?<br \/>\n<\/b>The National Retail Federation predicts that United States retail sales will grow by 2.7% to 3.7% in 2025 compared to 2024. This projected growth rate aligns with the pre-pandemic 10-year average yearly growth rate of 3.6%.<\/p>\n<p><b>What is the difference between BOPIS and BODFS in the brick-and-mortar industry?<br \/>\n<\/b>BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) allows you to shop online and pick up your orders at a nearby store, offering convenience and quick access. Buy Online, Deliver From Store (BODFS) utilizes local store inventory to deliver online orders more quickly to customers&#8217; homes.<\/p>\n<p><b>How big is the brick-and-mortar market in 2025?<br \/>\n<\/b>In 2025, the global brick-and-mortar retail market is estimated to reach around $22.7 trillion. Out of which, the brick-and-mortar market of the USA will cross $8.27 trillion by the end of this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The brick-and-mortar sales worldwide were around $21.8 trillion in 2024, and a majority of sales happened in the U.S., with total in-store sales reaching $7.07 trillion. It is projected that the total offline sales worldwide will cross $22.7 trillion, and in the US, it will cross $8.27 trillion by the end of 2025. 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