CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as accommodation and food services businesses with 500 or more employees in Hawaii than in any other category.
The following table shows how many general merchandise stores with 500 or more employees were in Hawaii during the period from 2012 to 2016.
General merchandise stores with 500 or more employees in Hawaii (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
48,872
2013
50,058
2014
52,377
2015
53,022
2016
54,539