As of December 1, 2024, Andhra Pradesh is home to 266 Department Stores, reflecting a 2.61% increase from 2023. Of these, 255 stores (95.86%) are single-owner operations, while 11 stores (4.14%) are affiliated with larger brands. The cities with the highest number of Department Stores are Visakhapatnam (58 stores), Vijayawada (23 stores), and Vizianagaram (18 stores). The average age of Department Stores in Andhra Pradesh is 5 years and 5 months.
Department Stores are also strengthening their digital presence. Currently, 1 store has a LinkedIn profile, 15 maintain Facebook Pages, 14 are active on Instagram, 13 operate X (formerly Twitter) handles, and 7 have YouTube channels. Additionally, 47 Department Stores have their own websites, while 219 do not.