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Retail Establishments
136,767
Direct Retail Employment
1,129,952
Total Retail Employment Impact
1,693,548
Direct Retail Labor Income ($million)
$30,997
Total Labor Income Impact ($million)
$63,756
Direct Retail GDP ($million)
$48,060
Total Impact GDP ($million)
$105,357
Illinois Retail Information Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 Illinois jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 17% of Illinois' GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 16% of labor income in Illinois.
Retail supports 1,693,548 jobs in Illinois.
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in Illinois by Sub-Sector, 2009
NAICS |
Sub-sector Description | Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 67,619 | $4,326 | $3,586 | 8,523 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 20,649 | $1,451 | $808 | 3,269 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 25,664 | $1,722 | $1,390 | 2,961 |
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 46,704 | $2,581 | $1,641 | 3,669 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 117,879 | $5,735 | $3,538 | 9,727 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 56,737 | $3,099 | $1,981 | 8,011 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 26,550 | $1,247 | $767 | 3,392 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 58,929 | $2,575 | $1,303 | 9,297 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 29,784 | $1,056 | $647 | 5,495 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 128,866 | $5,550 | $3,413 | 3,198 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 56,275 | $1,677 | $1,117 | 13,651 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 66,889 | $3,406 | $1,171 | 31,650 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 427,408 | $13,636 | $9,636 | 33,924 |
| Industry Description |
Employment (Jobs) |
GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
1,129,952 | $48,060 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
810,876 | $45,619 |
|
Manufacturing |
595,016 | $77,016 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
511,433 | $55,670 |
|
Finance and insurance |
476,047 | $66,596 |
|
Administrative and waste services |
453,885 | $18,300 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
414,123 | $16,077 |
|
Construction |
344,423 | $23,009 |
|
Wholesale trade |
313,258 | $41,545 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
287,807 | $20,980 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
275,647 | $84,287 |
|
Educational services |
185,688 | $8,197 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
148,424 | $4,960 |
|
Information |
127,481 | $22,701 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
98,809 | $14,801 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
89,432 | $5,346 |
|
Mining |
29,216 | $2,034 |
|
Utilities |
24,695 | $11,863 |
* 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.