The 10 best retail companies to work for in 2017, according to employees
In-N-Out Burger employees love the positive vibes and career opportunities.Getty Images / Tommaso Boddi
With traditionally lower wages and less than ample perks, the retail industry gets a bad rap as far as employers go.
In fact, Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor's community expert, says that Glassdoor was surprised to see so many retail companies make this year's Employees' Choice Awards list.
To find the companies with the most satisfied workers, Glassdoor scanned its massive database of company reviews and ratings from current and former employees.
Based on employees' reviews, companies received overall ratings on a scale of one to five, with five representing the most satisfied employees. Though Glassdoor's calculations extend beyond the thousandth to determine final rank order, ratings displayed are limited to one decimal space.
Based on Glassdoor's anonymous employee reviews, there are a few crucial things the most favorable retailers have been doing that makes them so beloved by their people.
"Employees love working at these companies, often citing great career opportunities, flexible work schedules, and competitive pay for this industry," Dobroski tells Business Insider.
Below are the 10 best retail companies to work for in 2017 and what employees say make them such a shining beacon for other retail companies:
10. Wegmans Food Markets
Score: 4.2
Wegmans Food Markets is a regional supermarket chain with stores in the mid-Atlantic and New England.
"Great employer that looks out for employees. Great benefits. Great pay. Easy to move up and advance." — Wegmans Food Markets service team leader (Charlottesville, Virginia)
9. QuikTrip
Score: 4.2
QuikTrip is a regional chain of convenience stores in the Midwest and South.
"Full benefits, excellent full-time weekly hours, set schedule, focused on employee growth and wellbeing. Charity- and donation-centered." — QuikTrip night assistant (Tucson, Arizona)
8. Ikea
Score: 4.2
Ikea is a multinational group of companies that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, appliances and home accessories.
"Flexible, very friendly environment with coworkers. Great benefits including health and education assistance and holiday and social gatherings. Great environment for working moms." — Ikea shopkeeper (Detroit, Michigan)
7. Raising Cane’s
Score: 4.2
Raising Cane's is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers.
"Many opportunities to move up. Awesome management. Good pay and vacations." — Raising Cane's crew member and certified trainer (Allen, Texas)
6. Lululemon
Score: 4.2
Lululemon makes athletic apparel.
"Great company and corporate culture. Lots of perks like free workouts at surrounding gyms and studios." — Lululemon keyleader(Dallas, Texas)
5. Apple
Score: 4.2
Apple makes iPhones, iPads, and other devices and software and sells music and movies through iTunes.
"Great pay and bonuses. Excellent healthcare benefits and work environment. Every individual is responsible for his or her work, when at the same time, everyone is part of a team." — Apple senior engineer (Cupertino, California)
4. Costco Wholesale
Score: 4.2
Costco Wholesale is a membership-based chain of retail stores that sells wholesale goods to the public and businesses.
"People matter here. The culture is casual and job security is strong. Many managers take employee development to heart." — Costco Wholesale change management specialist (Issaquah, Washington)
3. Trader Joe's
Score: 4.2
Trader Joe's is a chain of neighborhood grocery stores.
"Coworkers treat each other like family. Exceptional customer service standards, amazing management, and the company allows people to shine as individuals." — Trader Joe's crew member and sign artist(Manhattan Beach, California)
2. H E B
Score: 4.3
H E B is a food retailer that operates more than 340 stores in a number of formats, including superstores, supermarkets, and gourmet markets.
"The culture is fantastic, partners work hard, and everyone seems to understand how their role fits to the success of the company." — H E B manager (San Antonio, Texas)
1. In-N-Out Burger
Score: 4.4
In-N-Out Burger is a chain of fast-food burger restaurants.
"Always busy. Time flies. With hard work you move up pretty quickly. Everyone is so nice and friendly. Great positive atmosphere." — IN-N-Out Burger employee(Stockton, California)
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