5 Largest Supermarket Chains in The World

1. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR)

FY 2020 revenue (in $ million): 132.5

Total number of global locations: 1,617

Topping the list of the 15 largest supermarket chains in the world is The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), an American operator of supermarkets. Employing close to half a million people, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is also considered to be among the largest private employers in the world. Nearly 70% of employees hired by The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) are represented by collective bargaining agreements, with United Food and Commercial Workers being the most represented.

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