List of supermarket chains

List of Supermarket Chains

A supermarket chain is a group of supermarkets under the same ownership or management. These chains typically offer a wide variety of grocery items, including fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and non-perishable goods. Some supermarket chains also offer additional services such as pharmacies, bakeries, and delicatessens. This article provides a list of notable supermarket chains around the world.

United States

In the United States, there are several major supermarket chains. These include:

• Kroger: The largest supermarket chain in the United States by revenue.
• Walmart: Known for its hypermarkets, but also operates supermarkets.
• Albertsons: Operates several supermarket brands across the country.
• Publix: A popular chain in the Southeastern United States.
• Whole Foods Market: A subsidiary of Amazon, known for its organic products.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has a number of well-known supermarket chains, such as:

• Tesco: The largest supermarket chain in the UK.
• Sainsbury's: One of the oldest supermarket chains in the UK.
• Asda: Owned by the American company Walmart.
• Morrisons: Known for its focus on fresh food.
• Aldi: A German discount supermarket chain with many stores in the UK.

Australia

In Australia, the supermarket industry is dominated by two major chains:

• Woolworths: The largest supermarket chain in Australia.
• Coles: Woolworths' main competitor.

Other Countries

There are many other notable supermarket chains around the world, including:

• Carrefour: A French multinational retail corporation.
• Lidl: A German global discount supermarket chain.
• Metro: A German multinational company, one of the world's largest retailers.
• AEON: The largest retailer in Asia.

See Also

• List of convenience stores
• List of hypermarkets
• List of grocery stores