In this article we are going to list the 5 largest grocery chains in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 16 largest grocery chains in the world.
5. Publix Supermarkets
FY 2020 revenue (in $ million): 44.86
Total number of global locations: 1,269
Publix Supermarkets is an American employee owned grocery store chain, which recorded a strong Q4 2022, with its sales of $15.3 billion in the period 22% higher than the corresponding period in 2021.
4. Loblaw
FY 2020 revenue (in $ million): 37.60
Total number of global locations: 2,439
Loblaw is the largest grocery chain in Canada, with some of its biggest brands including No Name, Joe Fresh and President’s Choice. Currently, the company has more than 136,000 employees and has expanded into the U.S. as well.
3. Ahold Delhaize
FY 2020 revenue (in $ million): 51.84
Total number of global locations: 1,970
The largest grocery chain in the Netherlands, Ahold Delhaize serves more than 60 million customers across Europe, the U.S. and Indonesia. On the issuance of its 2022 annual report, the company’s CEO stated “2022 was a challenging year, that has put a strain on associates and on the communities – particularly as a result of the war in Ukraine. I’m grateful and proud of the people across our brands who have provided comfort, food and work to those affected and those fleeing the violence. We also saw the impact on people’s mental well-being – which was already under pressure after two difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our brands worked hard to support associates, continuing to invest in mental health and overall well-being.”
2. Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI)
FY 2020 revenue (in $ million): 69.69
Total number of global locations: 2,277
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) is one of the biggest food and drug retailers in the U.S., and the world. There is a strong likelihood that Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) will merge with The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) in a deal worth $20 billion which, if it passes through, will result in a new giant in the supermarket industry.
1. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR)
FY 2020 revenue (in $ million): 132.50
Total number of global locations: 2,742
Easily topping the list of the 16 largest grocery chains in the world is The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), which has over 465,000 employees currently. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) recently announced its entry in the Denver Metro Area ushering in its next-gen automated customer fulfillment center, which cost over $55 million. Meanwhile, it seems likely that The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) will take advantage of self-driving truck in a further bid to reduce costs.
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