Grocery Retailers in North America

Albertson's Inc. Arden Group Inc. Casey's General Stores Inc. EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, INC. FLEMING COS INC Foodarama Supermarkets, Inc. Giant Eagle Grand Union Company

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Inc Gristede's Foods, Inc. Harry's Farmers Market Ingles Markets Inc. Kroger Co. Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. Nash Finch Company Ruddick Corporation

Safeway Inc Smart & Final Inc. Supervalu Inc. Village Super Market, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores Inc Wawa Whole Foods Market Inc Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.

Guide to Grocery Retailers in North America

Who's who in grocery store chains
By Colleen Loew

Many grocery store chains throughout North America are often labeled “superstores,” which offer a wide range of products and services, including retail goods, pharmacy services, dry cleaning, bank services, bakeries, and day care services. These grocery retailers are designed to facilitate a “one-stop shopping” experience for customers seeking convenience and discounts. Grocery chains are established both regionally and nationally, depending upon their market and customer focus.

Some of the most popular grocery Stores in the USA include Wal-Mart, with the highest sales volume, The Kroger Co., and Publix. To expand further, Safeway, Inc. is one of the most popular North American grocery stores, with stores in the United States and Western Canada. Grocery retailers such as Wal-Mart offer food products and many other household goods.

1. Grocery chains have expanded their service offerings to accommodate the working consumer and today’s busy lifestyles.

2. Grocery retail and the sale and distribution of food products are essential to daily living.

3. Supermarket chains offer consumers food products at competitive prices.

Grocery stores in the USA serve as an example of the most remarkable trends in grocery retail, which have also expanded to Canada and beyond.

Action Steps

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Select grocery chains that provide the best value for the money spent Since 'one-stop shopping' is the top option for most consumers, select grocery retailers that offer weekly sales flyers and other perks, such as the gas discounts provided by regional grocery chains such as Giant Eagle.

I recommend:  Review regional grocery chains such as Giant Eagle, which offers a “Fuelperks” program for gas discount programs. Other grocery stores in USA possess similar offerings.

Consider grocery store chains that offer the highest quality food products Grocery retailers such as Whole Foods offer a full line of organic food products, including meat and produce, that are free of pesticides and other preservatives typically found in many foods.

I recommend:  Buy from organic grocers such as Whole Foods Market and the Mustard Seed Market and Cafe, located exclusively in Ohio.

Select grocery retailers that offer the complete culinary experience A complete culinary experience includes wine, a variety of spices and recipes from around the world that depend upon the best cuts of meat, the freshest produce, and the most unique spices to enhance flavor.

I recommend:  Trader Joe's markets, a chain of grocery stores in USA, are located throughout the country, including the East Coast and California.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Conduct research regarding local, regional and national options in grocery retailers. Consumer tastes and preferences should serve as the primary emphasis in selecting retailers that maximize the customer experience. The evolution of the 'one-stop shop' for groceries, clothing, and home products should serve as the standard for the future of grocery retailing.