The National Retail Federation, in partnership with Kantar, has released its 2025 Hot 25 Retailers list, recognizing the fastest-growing retailers in the United States based on domestic sales growth from 2023 to 2024.
JD Sports secured the top spot with a 41.5 percent sales increase, driven by its 2024 acquisition of Hibbett and the addition of nearly 1,200 stores under the Hibbett, City Gear and Sports Addition brands. Primark ranked second with 30 percent growth, followed by Fast Retailing at 27.7 percent, Shell at 26.8 percent and Abercrombie & Fitch at 15.2 percent.
Amazon rejoined the list for the first time since 2021, placing 11th with 9.4 percent growth, reflecting gains across its physical stores, marketplace services and Whole Foods locations.
Newcomers to the 2025 list include Shell, Sprouts, QuikTrip, Muji, H Mart, ampm, 99 Ranch Market, Wawa, Festival Foods and CVS.
According to NRF and Kantar, these retailers have succeeded by expanding their presence, enhancing the customer experience, and investing in technology and employee training.
