In the mid-20th century, the phrase "shop 'til you drop" gained popularity due to the rise of consumerism and shopping malls. Well before the internet ever existed, people loved visiting malls to shop until they were exhausted.

Today, thanks to technology, you no longer need to visit stores and shop until your legs get tired because everyone in the United States enjoys a combination of both online and in-person methods of shopping.

This has led to consumers in Minnesota having a wide variety of retailers at their disposal to fulfill their needs, with many becoming extremely popular across the country.

Recently, a study analyzed sales data and ranked the biggest retailers in the United States, many of which are found in Minnesota, including the company that landed at #1, which currently has 68 stores in the state as of late 2025

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