With the rise of consumerism and shopping malls in the mid-20th century, the phrase "shop 'til you drop" gained popularity, as people took pride in enthusiastically hitting malls to shop until exhausted.

While shopping is still popular today, it has evolved. People no longer need to visit stores and shop until their legs grow tired. Now, consumers in the United States are using a blend of both online and in-person methods of shopping to suit different needs and personal preferences.

This has led to consumers in Wisconsin having countless retailers at their disposal to fulfill their needs, with many becoming extremely popular across the country. Recently, a study analyzed sales data and ranked the biggest retailers in the United States, many of which are found in Wisconsin, including the company that landed at #1, which currently has 98 total locations.

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