The 10 best retail companies to work for in 2017, according to employees

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)