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You may not think much about who owns the supermarket you frequent most, but several grocery conglomerates own the majority of chains throughout the United States and Canada. From giants like Walmart to local chains like Grocery Outlet, there are some companies that are ruling the grocery store market. What are the largest grocery stores in the U.S. and Canada?<\/p>\n

Using sales data from Supermarket News and IDG, this graphic from\u00a0How to Cook Recipes<\/a>\u00a0visualizes the top grocery stores by sales. See how your favorite grocery store ranks!<\/p>\n

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What Is the Biggest Grocery Store in North America?<\/h2>\n

Walmart tops the list with $433.90 billion in sales during the 2021 fiscal year. The Walmart subsidiaries that are included in this calculation are Walmart and Sam\u2019s Club, the retailer\u2019s chain of warehouse clubs. Between the two chains, there are 5,342 locations. In the United States, Walmart had $208.41 billion in grocery sales and $38.52 billion for health and wellness. It is considered to be the most popular US grocery store due to the number of stores and their low prices.<\/p>\n

After Walmart is Amazon. Amazon\u2019s grocery outlets include Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go. While Amazon only owns 539 stores (considerably fewer than Walmart), Amazon makes a great deal of money from their online grocery operations. Their online store sales amounted to $197.35 billion in the 2020 fiscal year.<\/p>\n

Third on the list is Kroger, with $132.5 billion in sales. This grocery conglomerate owns many different chains, including Ralphs, Dillons, Smith\u2019s, Roundy\u2019s, King Soopers, Fry\u2019s, QFC, City Market, Owen\u2019s, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker\u2019s, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick N\u2019 Save, Copps, Metro Market, Mariano\u2019s, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, and Foods Co. Founded in Cincinnati, OH, in 1883, Kroger and its subsidiaries operate 2,742 different locations. It\u2019s considered to be one of the best grocery store chains in North America.<\/p>\n

After Kroger is Costco at $122.14 billion in sales. This membership-only warehouse club was founded in 1976 as Price Club and is one of the largest grocery chains in the U.S. and Canada. Costco now has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Spain, Australia, France, Iceland, and China. Its headquarters are in Issaquah, WA.<\/p>\n

Fifth on the list is Walgreens Boots Alliance. Their grocery and pharmacy component consists of Walgreens and Duane Reade. They had $107.7 billion in sales in the 2020 fiscal year.<\/p>\n

The sales data for the supermarkets and grocery stores on the list was provided by Supermarket News and UK-based analysis company IDG. For more information on how they put together their figures and notes on individual company\u2019s data, please view their\u00a0methodology and explanations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Biggest Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Based on Sales Data<\/h2>\n

The following are the most profitable large Canadian and American grocery stores based on available sales data and estimates. This data includes major national grocery, convenience, drug, and dollar stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nCompany<\/strong><\/td>\nStores Included<\/strong><\/td>\nLocations<\/strong><\/td>\nSales (in U.S. Billions)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nWalmart<\/td>\nWalmart, Sam\u2019s Club<\/td>\n5,342<\/td>\n$433.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAmazon<\/td>\nWhole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go<\/td>\n539<\/td>\n$236.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nKroger<\/td>\nKroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith\u2019s, Roundy\u2019s, King Soopers, Fry\u2019s, QFC, City Market, Owen\u2019s, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker\u2019s, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick N\u2019 Save, Copps, Metro Market, Mariano\u2019s, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Foods Co.<\/td>\n2,742<\/td>\n$132.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nCostco<\/td>\nCostco<\/td>\n559<\/td>\n$122.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nWalgreens Boots Alliance<\/td>\nWalgreens, Duane Reade<\/td>\n9,021<\/td>\n$107.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nTarget<\/td>\nTarget<\/td>\n1,897<\/td>\n$92.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nCVS<\/td>\nCVS<\/td>\n9,960<\/td>\n$91.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nAlbertsons<\/td>\nAlbertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw\u2019s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Carrs and Haggen<\/td>\n2,277<\/td>\n$69.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nAhold Delhaize USA<\/td>\nStop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant\/Martin\u2019s, Hannaford, Giant Food, Peapod<\/td>\n1,970<\/td>\n$51.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nPublix Super Markets<\/td>\nPublix Super Markets, GreenWise Market<\/td>\n1,269<\/td>\n$44.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nCouche-Tard<\/td>\nCircle K, Corner Store, Couche-Tard, Mac\u2019s, Kangaroo Express, CST, On the Run, Holiday Stationstores<\/td>\n9,414<\/td>\n$43.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nDollar General<\/td>\nDollar General<\/td>\n17,266<\/td>\n$33.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nC & S Wholesale Grocers<\/td>\nC & S Wholesale Grocers<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n$33.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nLoblaw<\/td>\nLoblaws<\/td>\n2,439<\/td>\n$37.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nH-E-B<\/td>\nH-E-B<\/td>\n351<\/td>\n$31.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nSeven & i Holdings<\/td>\n7-Eleven, Stripes, Aplus, Speedway<\/td>\n13,839<\/td>\n$27.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nSobeys<\/td>\nSobeys, Farm Boy, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Lawtons Drugs<\/td>\n1,933<\/td>\n$26.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nUnited Natural Foods<\/td>\nCub Foods, Shoppers<\/td>\n71<\/td>\n$26.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nDollar Tree<\/td>\nDollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Canada<\/td>\n15,685<\/td>\n$25.51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nMeijer<\/td>\nMeijer, Bridge Street Market, Woodward Corner Market<\/td>\n253<\/td>\n$20.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nAldi<\/td>\nAldi<\/td>\n2,070<\/td>\n$18.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nWakefern Food Corporation<\/td>\nPrice Rite Marketplace, ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, Dearborn Market<\/td>\n363<\/td>\n$18.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nTrader Joe\u2019s<\/td>\nTrader Joe\u2019s<\/td>\n530<\/td>\n$16.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nRite Aid<\/td>\nRite Aid<\/td>\n2,510<\/td>\n$16.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nBJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc.<\/td>\nBJ\u2019s Wholesale Club<\/td>\n221<\/td>\n$15.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nMetro<\/td>\nMetro (Plus), Super C, Food Basics, Adonis, Premi\u00e8re Moisson, Les 5 Saisons, March\u00e9 Richelieu, Brunet pharmacies, Metro Pharmacy, Drug Basics, PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Sant\u00e9, PJC Sant\u00e9 Beaut\u00e9<\/td>\n1,601<\/td>\n$14.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nHy-Vee<\/td>\nHy-Vee<\/td>\n265<\/td>\n$12.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nWegmans<\/td>\nWegmans<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n$10.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nAssociated Wholesale Grocers<\/td>\nHomeland, United Supermarkets, Cash Saver, Price Chopper<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n$10.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nGiant Eagle<\/td>\nGiant Eagle (+Express), Market District (+Express), GetGo, Ricker\u2019s, Giant Eagle Pharmacy<\/td>\n474<\/td>\n$10.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nSoutheastern Grocers<\/td>\nBI-LO, Harveys, Winn-Dixie, Fresco Y Mas<\/td>\n523<\/td>\n$9.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nSpartanNash<\/td>\nFamily Fare Supermarkets, Family Fresh Markets, D&W Fresh Markets, Sun Mart<\/td>\n154<\/td>\n$9.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nWinCo Foods<\/td>\nWinCo Foods, Waremart by WinCo<\/td>\n129<\/td>\n$8.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nSprouts Farmers Market<\/td>\nSprouts Farmers Market<\/td>\n362<\/td>\n$6.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nDemoulas Super Markets Inc.<\/td>\nMarket Basket<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n$5.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nSave-A-Lot<\/td>\nSave-A-Lot, Food Giant, Pic N Save, Mad Butcher, Piggly Wiggly, Market Place, Sureway, Big Star, Greenwood Market Place, Cash Saver, Hank\u2019s Markets, IGA, Price Less Foods, Jr. Food, Sheldon\u2019s Express Pharmacy<\/td>\n1,280<\/td>\n$5.62<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nSave-On LP<\/td>\nSave-On-Foods, Urban Fare, PriceSmart Foods, Bulkley Valley Wholesale<\/td>\n177<\/td>\n$5.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nStater Bros<\/td>\nStater Bros. Markets<\/td>\n171<\/td>\n$5.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nSave Mart Supermarkets<\/td>\nSave Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, FoodMaxx, MaxxValue<\/td>\n204<\/td>\n$5.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nPrice Chopper\/Market 32<\/td>\nPrice Chopper, Market 32, Market Bistro<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n$4.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nIngles Markets<\/td>\nIngles, Sav-Mor<\/td>\n197<\/td>\n$4.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nSmart & Final<\/td>\nSmart & Final, Smart & Final Extra!, Smart Foodservice<\/td>\n255<\/td>\n$4.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nWeis Markets<\/td>\nWeis Markets<\/td>\n198<\/td>\n$4.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nRaley\u2019s<\/td>\nRaley\u2019s, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods, Food Source\/Sak n Save, Market 5-One-5, O-N-E Market<\/td>\n126<\/td>\n$4.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nKey Food Stores Co-Operative<\/td>\nKey Food, Food Universe, The Food Emporium, Food Dynasty, SuperFresh, Gala Foods<\/td>\n338<\/td>\n$3.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nAlex Lee Incorporated<\/td>\nLowes Foods, Just$ave, Merchant Distributors Inc.<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n$3.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nSchnuck Markets Inc.<\/td>\nSchnucks, Shop \u2019n Save, EatWell<\/td>\n111<\/td>\n$3.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>\nGrocery Outlet<\/td>\nGrocery Outlet<\/td>\n389<\/td>\n$3.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nBodega Latina Corp.\/Chedraui<\/td>\nEl Super, Fiesta Mart<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n$2.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\nK-VA-T Food Stores Inc.<\/td>\nFood City, Super Dollar Food Center<\/td>\n130<\/td>\n$2.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The next time you head to your local grocery store to purchase ingredients for new\u00a0breakfast recipes<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0crockpot recipes<\/a>, think about how much these northern grocery stores and supermarkets make every year!<\/p>\n

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