Local business data | Retail shops | Minneapolis

Retail shops in the Minneapolis area

Resquared's database lists 9,161 active retail shops within 25 miles of downtown Minneapolis, MN as of October 2026. 71% of them are independent, meaning not part of a multi-location brand, below the national figure of 75%, and 2,050 belong to brands with 50 or more locations.

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Key numbers

9,161active retail shops within 25 miles of downtown Minneapolis, MN
71%independent (national 75%)
8.8%of all 104,343 businesses in the area
20th of 25by count among the metros we track for retail shops

Retail shops make up 8.8% of the 104,343 active businesses in this area (nationally: 9.1%).

Independent or part of a brand

How many of these retail shops run on their own and how many belong to a multi-location brand. Brand size is the number of locations the brand has nationwide.

Independent (not part of a multi-location brand)6,474 (71%)
Part of a brand with 2-9 locations27 (0%)
Part of a brand with 10-49 locations452 (5%)
Part of a brand with 50+ locations2,050 (22%)
Part of a brand, location count unknown158 (2%)

Where they are

The cities with the most retail shops inside the 25-mile radius.

CityRetail shops
Minneapolis, MN2,199
Saint Paul, MN1,158
Bloomington, MN434
Burnsville, MN380
Eden Prairie, MN269
Minnetonka, MN257
Edina, MN220
Eagan, MN205

What kinds

The most common sub-types. A business can be listed under more than one.

Women's clothing707
Jewelry493
Mobile phones474
Sporting goods461
Electronics428
Furniture stores399
Men's clothing353
Flowers & gifts349

Age and size

  • 507 have a known incorporation year. Of those, 18% incorporated in 2015 or later (nationally 21%), and the median year is 2003.
  • 3,565 have an employee-count range on file. 260 of those report 50 or more employees.

What to do with it

Retail shops are usually owner-led or small regional operators that need visible locations, inventory cash, merchandising, and steady local demand.

CRE and business brokers

Retail shop owners care about frontage, foot traffic, parking, storage, display windows, and easy loading. This week, filter for independent stores whose format matches your space or buyer mandate, then send a short local note to the general inbox asking if they would look at a nearby site or talk about succession plans.

In this area: 6,474 independents and 27 operators in brands with 2-9 locations; the largest clusters are in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

SMB lenders and funders

Retailers often need capital for inventory buys, fixtures, point-of-sale systems, seasonal cash flow, and opening another storefront. This week, pick a tight subtype such as jewelry, furniture, or clothing, and send a plain email asking if upcoming inventory or store improvements are creating a funding need.

Of the 507 here with a known incorporation year, 18% incorporated in 2015 or later (nationally 21%); the median year is 2003. 260 report 50 or more employees.

Agencies and local vendors

Retail shops buy help that brings nearby shoppers in: local search, reviews, social posts, product photos, promotions, and simple email offers. This week, choose a narrow retail subtype in one area and send a short note to the general inbox with a quick observation about their store presence and an offer to talk.

71% of the 9,161 here are independent, and the most common types are women's clothing and jewelry.

Questions buyers ask

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9,161 retail shops in Minneapolis. Start reaching them this week.

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