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Beyond Top 50: Meet America's Rising Retail Stars

The Next Set | Business Builder

2026.03.29Updated 6d ago
The Next Set | Business Builder

A few years ago, we recognized that cutting the annual Top 50 listing off at 50 didn’t allow us to show the bigger picture and share some of the other successful operations across the country. We’ve shared the next 15 and the next 25 too, but this year we looked for a meaningful place to cut off The Next Set. For 2025 sales, that was at $3M. However, please don’t mistake falling below the threshold with unsuccessful retail business. On the contrary, space permitting, we would report every single number....

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Business Builder expands its annual rankings to showcase successful retail operations beyond the traditional Top 50 list. The 2025 "Next Set" features companies hitting the $3M sales threshold, revealing a broader landscape of thriving independent retailers. The publication recognizes that falling below the cutoff doesn't indicate failure, but rather reflects space limitations.

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