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GNC main competitors are Vitamin World, Abercrombie & Fitch Co, and Oakley.
Competitor Summary. See how GNC compares to its main competitors:
| Company | Founding date | Zippia score | Headquarters | # of Locations | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4.3 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2.5B | 16,800 | |
| 1976 | 4.4 | Bohemia, NY | 2 | $258.0M | 7,500 | |
| 1977 | 4.3 | Secaucus, NJ | 21 | $1.1B | 4,022 | |
| 1964 | 4.3 | Denton, TX | 1 | $3.7B | 30,050 | |
| 2008 | 3.8 | Mason, OH | 1 | $1.2B | 10,000 | |
| 1946 | 4.6 | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $575.1M | 10,500 | |
| 1921 | 4.7 | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $3.4B | 5,825 | |
| 2007 | 4.6 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 2 | $1.4B | 18,100 | |
| 1956 | 4.8 | Topeka, KS | 1 | $3.0B | 18,000 | |
| 1892 | 4.8 | New Albany, OH | 2 | $4.9B | 44,000 | |
| 1976 | 4.6 | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $2.0B | 10,000 | |
Tanning Bed | - | 3.5 | West Seneca, NY | 1 | $410,000 | 10 |
| 1982 | 3.6 | Sandy, UT | 1 | $1.1M | 25 | |
| 1997 | 4.3 | Saint Louis, MO | 9 | $338.5M | 5,643 | |
| 1962 | 4.3 | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1.6B | 18,000 | |
| 1978 | 4.3 | Lynnwood, WA | 1 | $889.2M | 1,650 | |
| 1975 | 4.7 | Lake Forest, CA | 1 | $280.0M | 900 | |
| 1975 | 3.8 | Westbrook, ME | 1 | $320.0M | 2,000 | |
| - | 3.9 | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $23.0M | 297 | |
| - | 3.2 | Denton, TX | 1 | $310.0M | 7,500 | |
| 1972 | 3.7 | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $4.6M | 100 |
Rate GNC's competitiveness in the market.
| Company | Highest salary | Hourly salary |
|---|---|---|
GNC | $35,716 | $17.17 |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co | $44,070 | $21.19 |
Vitamin World | $41,525 | $19.96 |
Tanning Bed | $37,019 | $17.80 |
Precision Time | $36,103 | $17.36 |
CosmoProf Beauty | $35,893 | $17.26 |
Sunglass Hut | $35,791 | $17.21 |
Olympia Sports | $35,750 | $17.19 |
Oakley | $35,737 | $17.18 |
Build-A-Bear Workshop | $35,427 | $17.03 |
Finish Line | $35,315 | $16.98 |
Zumiez | $35,296 | $16.97 |
Claire's | $34,943 | $16.80 |
Payless ShoeSource | $34,682 | $16.67 |
Pier 1 | $34,253 | $16.47 |
RadioShack | $34,061 | $16.38 |
Play It Again Sports | $33,540 | $16.12 |
Sally Beauty Holdings | $33,502 | $16.11 |
Vitamin Shoppe | $33,454 | $16.08 |
Great Outdoor Provision Co. | $33,354 | $16.04 |
Do you work at GNC?
Is GNC able to compete effectively with similar companies?
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cato Fashions | 11% | 89% |
| Sally Beauty Holdings | 16% | 84% |
| Build-A-Bear Workshop | 23% | 77% |
| Pier 1 | 32% | 68% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 48% | 52% |
| GNC | 66% | 34% |
| Company | White | Hispanic or Latino | Black or African American | Asian | Unknown | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62% | 18% | 11% | 6% | 4% | 9.9 | |
| 58% | 18% | 11% | 9% | 4% | 9.7 | |
| 62% | 18% | 11% | 6% | 3% | 8.8 | |
| 62% | 17% | 12% | 6% | 3% | 9.6 | |
| 60% | 20% | 11% | 5% | 3% | 9.4 | |
| 62% | 13% | 17% | 6% | 3% | 9.6 |
Loved the customers and the job really all around. Gained some knowledge and identified ways i could improve myself through my teamwork style environment.
The location i was working at was unfortunately closed down and went out of business only to become a new tanning salon.
Obviously the discounts were great but I also very much enjoyed how many different things i was able to learn about health and the human body.
My boss (the owner) was very disciplined and had an army background so she knew how to keep things in order.
Really the only thing would have been the location because I wasn't allowed to take the trash out at night alone because of crime.
I didn't really prepare it just took it as it came and off the top of my head answered everything honestly and that usually helps me out a bunch. I practiced being transparent.
The pay was not something to brag about and there were not many benefits if any at all.
"During my time at GNC, I found the organization’s approach to representing diverse demographics to be insightful and important, as we served a wide range of customers from various backgrounds. I valued the opportunity to interact with and assist people with different needs and experiences, which taught me how to adapt my communication style and build strong connections. As a young professional, I made it a priority to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment by actively listening to customers and understanding their unique goals, ensuring they felt respected and supported. This experience helped me grow both personally and professionally, giving me a deeper appreciation for the value of diversity in any workplace.
What brings me the most joy at work is knowing that my efforts make a positive impact, whether it’s helping a customer achieve their goals or contributing to a team’s success. At GNC, I enjoyed building relationships with customers and guiding them toward products that supported their health and wellness. Seeing their satisfaction and trust in my recommendations was incredibly rewarding. I also find joy in learning and growing within my role, as it allows me to improve my skills and bring even greater value to the team and the customers I serve.
I loved getting to know new people everyday and understanding they’re nutritional and workout goals. Also I loved learning about all the products in the store and getting more knowledgeable made me a better sales man.
The things I didn’t like at GNC was that it was a part-time job and you had to have a flexible schedule to work in retail.
My favorite thing was the commission with sales. I was very good at upselling but also giving the customer what products they needed to help them achieve they’re goals
relaxing if you know the products
removed our commissions for part time sales
flexible hours
Working alone, time to do personal tasks or homework happens frequently.
The corporation constantly over your head. Not only is there daily sales goals, but they expect you to push items and memberships onto people who don’t need them/don’t want them. I’ve had dozens of customers come back with products automatically shipped to their house (via the Auto-Deliver and Save program) when they never signed up for it! (The manager did). They also promote a lot of misinformation when it comes to health. Protein, omega-3s and caloric intake are common areas where they misinform customers in order to sell more product. It’s embarrassing and a disservice to the public.
Working alone. Introverts don’t always get what they want in retail, but being by yourself the entire shift is nice.
The overall products GNC offers are fun to sell and talk about to customers.