Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Burlington Stores ranks #88 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 83,309 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in New Jersey.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 88 |
| Headquarters | New Jersey |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 83,309 (year not stated) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1972}} (as Burlington Coat Factory) |
| Website | {{url|https://www.burlington.com/}} }} '''Burlington Stores''', formerly known a |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is New Jersey: median household income $104,294, unemployment 4.2%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 10.75%.
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|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | Information technology, Consulting, Outsourcing | 349,800 |
| Johnson & Johnson | Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology | 138,200 |
| Merck & Co. | Pharmaceuticals | 75,000 |
| Becton, Dickinson and | Medical equipment, Consulting | 72,000 |
| Automatic Data Processing | Business services, Software | 67,000 |
| Quest Diagnostics | Health care | 65,000 |
| Prudential Financial | Financial services | 38,196 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
About 83,309 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.
New Jersey.
It ranks #88 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.