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Retail Establishments
56,691
Direct Retail Employment
420,755
Total Retail Employment Impact
590,762
Direct Retail Labor Income ($million)
$10,226
Total Labor Income Impact ($million)
$17,605
Direct Retail GDP ($million)
$15,786
Total Impact GDP ($million)
$28,897
Alabama Retail Information Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 Alabama jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 17% of Alabama's GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 16% of labor income in Alabama.
Retail supports 590,762 jobs in Alabama.
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in Alabama by Sub-Sector, 2009
NAICS |
Sub-sector Description | Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 31,563 | $1,644 | $1,361 | 6,202 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 8,267 | $429 | $239 | 1,788 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 7,480 | $372 | $300 | 1,235 |
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 20,538 | $1,140 | $723 | 2,229 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 33,218 | $1,404 | $865 | 3,017 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 19,202 | $1,156 | $737 | 3,828 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 18,490 | $888 | $543 | 3,573 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 21,157 | $743 | $375 | 4,020 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 11,654 | $345 | $211 | 2,073 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 58,450 | $2,618 | $1,606 | 1,814 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 23,161 | $589 | $392 | 5,943 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 18,260 | $669 | $228 | 9,633 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 149,317 | $3,789 | $2,645 | 11,336 |
| Industry Description |
Employment (Jobs) |
GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
420,755 | $15,786 |
|
Manufacturing |
255,116 | $26,269 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
221,755 | $12,536 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
180,525 | $4,820 |
|
Construction |
155,853 | $6,758 |
|
Administrative and waste services |
141,833 | $3,744 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
140,378 | $11,094 |
|
Finance and insurance |
114,133 | $9,525 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
94,411 | $17,294 |
|
Wholesale trade |
81,805 | $9,359 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
69,118 | $4,315 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
66,936 | $2,072 |
|
Educational services |
36,233 | $911 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
34,446 | $587 |
|
Information |
30,322 | $3,915 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
16,582 | $1,386 |
|
Utilities |
13,980 | $5,064 |
|
Mining |
12,189 | $2,545 |
* Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.