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Von Maur, Costco, Trader Joe’s among U.S. best retailers — by category

Marianne Wilson
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Newsweek partnered with Statista to release the third annual ranking of America's Best Retailers.

Quality products, reasonable prices and excellent customer service — these are the attributes that allow retailers to succeed.

That’s according to Newsweek, which partnered with Statista to release the third annual ranking of "America's Best Retailers." More than 7,000 shoppers were surveyed for their opinions on retailers spanning 40 industry categories (such as apparel, electronics and supermarkets), resulting in a ranking that recognizes the 200 best places to make a purchase, according to Newsweek.

Survey participants were asked how likely they are to recommend a retailer and to give their thoughts on a store’s prices, selection and atmosphere. Customer service and accessibility were also considered.

The retailers who made the list “stand above their unranked competitors for offering an outstanding shopping experience that resonates with customers,” said Newsweek.

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Here’s a look at the top five retailers in some of the categories ranked by Newsweek. (To see the complete list, click here.)

Apparel Stores

  1. Tommy Bahama
  2. Anthropologie
  3. Land’s End
  4. American Eagle Outfitters
  5. Zara

Convenience Stores

  1. Buc-ee's
  2. Wawa
  3. QuikTrip
  4. Sheetz
  5. Love's

Department Stores

  1. Von Maur
  2. Bloomingdale’s
  3. Boscov’s
  4. Nordstrom
  5. Sak’s Fifth Avenue

Discount Supermarkets (only three ranked)

  1. Trader Joe's
  2. WinCo Foods
  3. Aldi

Footwear Retailers

  1. Boot Barn
  2. Fleet Feet
  3. Foor Locker
  4. Journeys
  5. The Athlete’s Foot

Home Goods & Décor

  1. Kirkland’s Home
  2. Crate & Barrel
  3. Home Goods
  4. World Market 
  5. At Home

Home Improvement

  1. Tractor Supply
  2. Menards 
  3. Lowe’s
  4. Home Depot 
  5. Ace Hardware

Outdoor Apparel

  1. Carhartt
  2. Duluth Trading Co.
  3. L.L.Bean
  4. The North Face
  5. Patagonia

Pharmacies & Drug Stores (only three ranked)

  1. Giant Eagle Pharmacy
  2. Walmart Pharmacy
  3. Walgreens

Superstores & Warehouse Club Stores

  1. Costco Wholesale
  2. Sam's Club
  3. Target
  4. BJ's Wholesale Club
  5. Meijer

Supermarkets

  1. Great Wall Supermarket
  2. Wegmans
  3. Publix
  4. The Fresh Market
  5. Sprouts Farmers Market

Women’s Apparel

  1. Altar'd State
  2. J.Jill
  3. Torrid
  4. Ashley Stewart
  5. Maurices 

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