Walmart Retains Top 2026 U.S. Retail Ranking, Amazon Ranks Second
WMT•Walmart secured the No. 1 spot in the 2026 U.S. retail rankings, with Amazon finishing second, ahead of Target in third place. The list, based on 2025 annual merchandise sales, features the top 10 retailers led by Walmart and Amazon.
1. 2026 U.S. Retail Rankings Released
The 2026 U.S. retail rankings have been published, listing the nation’s top 10 retailers by total merchandise sales for the 2025 fiscal year. Walmart holds the leading position, followed closely by Amazon in second place, with Target, Costco and The Home Depot rounding out the top five.



