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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Liquor Stores


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Liquor Stores: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

Liquor Stores market size 2025
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Statistics        2020        2021        2022        2023        2024
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.



Liquor Stores market forecast 2024-2028


Forecast / Industry Outlook 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Liquor Stores industry include:
  1. Shift towards craft and artisan products
  2. Increased online sales and delivery services
  3. Growing importance of sustainability and organic products
  4. Impact of government regulations and taxes
  5. Consumer preference for low-alcohol and non-alcoholic variants
  6. Rise in health consciousness affecting consumption patterns
  7. Influence of social media on brand promotion and consumer engagement
  8. Importance of experiential retail and tasting events
  9. Expansion of product range to include local and international varieties
  10. Technological advancements in inventory and sales management


Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Liquor Stores industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Groceries & Other Food Items For Human Consumption Off The Premises

Dairy Products & Related Foods, Including Milk, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Eggs.

Candy, Prepackaged Cookies, & Snack Foods

Bottled, Canned, Or Packaged Soft Drinks & Other Nonalcoholic Beverages

All Other Groceries & Food Items

Alcoholic Beverages Served For Immediate Consumption

Packaged Liquor, Wine, & Beer

Distilled Spirits, Including Liquor, Brandy, & Liqueurs

Wine

Beer & Ale

Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, & Smokers' Accessories, Excluding Sales From Vending Machines Operated By Others

Kitchenware & Home Furnishings

Kitchenware

All Other Merchandise

Meals, Unpackaged Snacks, Sandwiches, Unpackaged Ice Cream & Yogurt, Bakery Items, Other Food Items & Nonalcoholic Beverages Prepared

All Other Meals & Snacks, Including Hot Coffee, Fountain Drinks & Prepared Sandwiches.



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

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Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Liquor Stores company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Liquor Stores industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Liquor Stores measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 7%

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Top Executives 6%
Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers 6%
General and Operations Managers6%
Sales and Related Occupations 76%
Supervisors of Sales Workers 11%
First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers 11%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 11%
Retail Sales Workers 64%
Cashiers 42%
Cashiers 42%
Retail Salespersons 22%
Retail Salespersons 22%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 9%
Material Moving Workers 8%
Laborers and Material Movers 8%
Stockers and Order Fillers 7%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Liquor Stores Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Liquor Stores industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Liquor Stores industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Liquor Stores industry.
Source:
IncFact


Latest Industry News

  • Liquor store manager, friend facing charges after detaining alleged shoplifter in twist of events - In a surprising twist, authorities said Patel had called police about an hour earlier to report Minter for shoplifting. But Minter ended up making his own 911 call, claiming the two men not only held him at gunpoint but also went through his vehicle—prompting concerns that his firearm was missing. (07/04/2025)
  • Are liquor stores open on July 4 in Michigan? What to know - If you want to grab an extra bottle of wine or six-pack of beer, here's what you need to know about retail sale hours in Michigan this holiday weekend. (07/04/2025)
  • Can I buy alcohol on July 4th in Tennessee? Here's what the law says about liquor stores - Tennessee is among 21 states that have a full or partial alcohol ban on several holidays throughout the year; however, alcohol is allowed to be purchased on July 4. The only law regarding the sale of alcohol that some Tennesseans need to worry about over the July 4 weekend is Sunday's 10 a.m. start time. (07/04/2025)
  • List of Grocery and Liquor Stores Open, Closed on the 4th of July - Costco is one of a few grocery stores that shuts down completely for the Fourth of July holiday, so you will have to wait to do bulk shopping until Saturday. Sam's Club stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on July 4th. Plus, Members can access their extended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (07/04/2025)
  • Are liquor stores open on July 4th? - H-E-B stores will be open regular hours on July 4. The pharmacy will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Curbside and Home Delivery are open regular hours. Most locations open regular hours, but check your local store. Target stores will be open regular hours on the Fourth of July. (07/03/2025)
  • Bay Area woman accused of stealing 71 bottles of liquor from Safeway store - Authorities in the Bay Area have arrested a woman on suspicion of theft after she allegedly stole dozens of bottles of liquor from a supermarket. (07/03/2025)
  • Several Wichita grocery stores close early for July 4. What about liquor stores? - Walmart is open normal hours for the Fourth of July, usually from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., but that could vary by location. Call your specific store or visit Walmart’s store locator for your location’s hours. The pharmacy will be open reduced hours. (07/03/2025)
  • Several Kentucky grocery stores close early for July 4. What about liquor stores? - That’s especially true for grocery chains, which are more likely to be on modified hours or closed altogether. Costco Wholesale is one such example. Regular Costco shoppers should make their trips before July Fourth, as it’s closed for the holiday. (07/03/2025)
  • Closing time for some rural Utah liquor stores as state pours new rules - Since “28 Years Later” unleashed a new — and newly unclothed — horde of infected on cinemas, much has been said and written about prosthetic private parts. Chief among them: the scene-stealing specimen worn by Chi Lewis-Parry, the 6’ 9” former MMA fighter who plays Samson, the main berserker (or “Alpha”) variant of the infected … (07/02/2025)
  • Court ruling could bring affordable housing to old Middletown home of Circus liquor store - A developer is a step closer to building affordable housing on the 52-acre former site of the Circus Liquors store in Middletown. (07/02/2025)