What makes specialty retailers special? It’s their mastery of the niche. And while each has their own unique focus, offering exceptional products and experiences to customers remains critical to their success. 

For the sixth consecutive year, RIS has collaborated with wRatings to rank the industry’s top performing retailers. We’ve highlighted the top 100 companies that are continuing to prosper despite the ongoing volatility, analyzing their percentage of market share and how it translates to overall sales and where these companies are investing to maintain their competitive edge. The Top 10 alone totals $2.4 trillion in sales — besting last year’s $2.3 trillion. 

Below RIS breaks out the Top 10 Specialty Retailers from the full Top 100 list. Each has demonstrated innovative strategies or unique operational approaches to stay ahead of the competition — whether through enhanced customer experiences, creating memorable moments, these retailers have set themselves apart in the market.