how many brick and mortar stores are there in the united states 
there are just over a million retail establishments in the united states the exact number was 1 078 177 as of q4 2023 8can brick and mortar compete with e commerce yes brick and mortar stores can compete with e commerce the physical space can have an advantage with engaging interactive in store experiences brick and mortars can also boast the advantage of providing the good or service immediately finally in person shops can leverage services like click and collect in store returns for online purchases and localized marketing for more niche services 