A grocery store, grocery shop or simply grocery is a store that primarily retails a general range of food products, which may be fresh or packaged. In everyday U.S. usage, however, “grocery store” is a synonym for supermarket, and is not used to refer to other types of stores that sell groceries.
Supermarket
Who are the Big 4 supermarkets?
The food retail market has traditionally been dominated by the ‘big four’ supermarkets –Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons – who made up over three quarters of sector market share in 2010. Tesco is the largest retailer in Great Britain, with a market share of 27.5% at the end of 2022.
What is supermarket store?
supermarket, large retail store operated on a self-service basis, selling groceries, fresh produce, meat, bakery and dairy products, and sometimes an assortment of nonfood goods.
What is a supermarket example?
Supermarkets tend to have a wide selection. Some of the best-known examples of supermarkets include: Safeway. Kroger. Publix.
What supermarkets are in South Africa?
The South African food retail market is highly concentrated, with five main players accounting for about 60% of all retail sales. Referred to as the Big 5, the five companies are Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, Woolworths and the new player, Walmart’s Cambridge Foods.