Key players in the Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Market include Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Schwarz Gruppe, etc.
1 Walmart
Walmart Inc (Walmart) is a retailer that operates grocery stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department and discount stores, and neighborhood markets. The company’s stores offer grocery and consumables, health and wellness, technology, office and entertainment, hardlines, apparel and home categories at everyday low prices. It also operates warehouse clubs, including Sam’s Clubs. Walmart markets products under various private labels and licensed brands, including Equate, Mainstays, George, Onn, Parent’s Choice, Time and Tru, Wonder Nation, and No Boundaries. The company offers fuel, gift cards and financial services and other related products, including money orders, prepaid cards, money transfers, check cashing and bill payments.
Table Walmart Basic Information, Manufacturing Base
Item | Description | |
1 | Company Name | Walmart |
2 | Website | www.walmart.com |
3 | Established Time | 1962 |
4 | Business Overview | Walmart Inc (Walmart) is a retailer that operates grocery stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department and discount stores, and neighborhood markets. The company’s stores offer grocery and consumables, health and wellness, technology, office and entertainment, hardlines, apparel and home categories at everyday low prices. It also operates warehouse clubs, including Sam’s Clubs. Walmart markets products under various private labels and licensed brands, including Equate, Mainstays, George, Onn, Parent’s Choice, Time and Tru, Wonder Nation, and No Boundaries. The company offers fuel, gift cards and financial services and other related products, including money orders, prepaid cards, money transfers, check cashing and bill payments. |
5 | Headquarters | USA |
6 | Market Distribution | Mainly in Americas, Africa, and Asia |
Figure Walmart Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Product and Services
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Walmart Supercenter Walmart began building Supercenters in 1988 and are around 182,000 square feet employing about 300 associates. Walmart Supercenters offer a one-stop shopping experience by combining a grocery store with fresh produce, bakery, deli and dairy products with electronics, apparel, toys and home furnishings. Most Supercenters are open 24 hours, and may also include specialty shops such as banks, hair and nail salons, restaurants, or vision centers. |
In 2018, the value was 514.41 B USD with a gross margin of 25.22%. It increased to 523.96 B USD with a gross margin of 24.45% in 2019, and peaked in 2021 at 567.76 B USD with a gross margin of 26.32%. However, there was a slight decrease in 2022 to 605.88 B USD with a gross margin of 25.54%, and in 2023 to 629.34 B USD with a gross margin of 24.49%. This indicates an overall growth in value, a slight fluctuation in gross margin percentage.
Table Walmart Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Value, Gross and Gross Margin
Walmart | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Value (B USD) | 514.41 | 523.96 | 555.23 | 567.76 | 605.88 | 629.34 |
Gross (B USD) | 129.71 | 128.12 | 140.76 | 149.44 | 154.76 | 154.11 |
Gross Margin | 25.22% | 24.45% | 25.35% | 26.32% | 25.54% | 24.49% |
2 Amazon
Amazon.com Inc (Amazon) is an online retailer and web service provider. The company provides products such as apparel, auto and industrial items, beauty and health products, electronics, grocery, games, jewelry, kids and baby products, music, sports goods, toys, and tools. It also offers related support services including home delivery and shipping, cloud web hosting and other web related services. Amazon merchandises its products through company-owned online and physical platforms. It also manufactures and commercializes various electric devices such as Kindle e-readers, fire tablets, fire TVs, echo, Alexa and other devices. The company allows authors, musicians, filmmakers, and others to publish and sell content.
Table Amazon Basic Information, Manufacturing Base
Item | Description | |
1 | Company Name | Amazon |
2 | Website | www.amazon.com |
3 | Established Time | 1994 |
4 | Business Overview | Amazon.com Inc (Amazon) is an online retailer and web service provider. The company provides products such as apparel, auto and industrial items, beauty and health products, electronics, grocery, games, jewelry, kids and baby products, music, sports goods, toys, and tools. It also offers related support services including home delivery and shipping, cloud web hosting and other web related services. Amazon merchandises its products through company-owned online and physical platforms. It also manufactures and commercializes various electric devices such as Kindle e-readers, fire tablets, fire TVs, echo, Alexa and other devices. The company allows authors, musicians, filmmakers, and others to publish and sell content. |
5 | Headquarters | USA |
6 | Market Distribution | Worldwide |
Figure Amazon Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Product and Services
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Amazon Fresh Groceries Amazon Fresh is an online and physical grocery store. We offer low prices on everyday favorites, plus same-day delivery and free pickup in select locations for Prime members. |
The value has been increasing over the years, starting at 141.92 billion in 2018 and reaching 247.26 billion in 2023.
The gross revenue also shows a general upward trend, from 45.72 billion in 2018 to 81.70 billion in 2023.
The gross margin percentages have fluctuated slightly but are generally around 32-33%, with a slight increase to 33.04% in 2023.
Table Amazon Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Value, Gross and Gross Margin
Amazon | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Value (B USD) | 141.92 | 160.41 | 215.92 | 241.79 | 242.90 | 247.26 |
Gross (B USD) | 45.72 | 53.31 | 70.98 | 77.23 | 78.03 | 81.70 |
Gross Margin | 32.21% | 33.23% | 32.87% | 31.94% | 32.12% | 33.04% |
3 Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corp (Costco) owns and operates a chain of membership warehouses. These warehouses offer various products such as groceries, candy, appliances, tires, toys, hardware, automotive supplies, sporting goods, jewelry, watches, garden and patio, tickets, health and beauty aids, housewares, apparel, furniture, office supplies, domestics, postage, produce, meat, deli, meat, and bakery products.
Table Costco Wholesale Corporation Basic Information, Manufacturing Base
Item | Description | |
1 | Company Name | Costco Wholesale Corporation |
2 | Website | www.costco.com |
3 | Established Time | 1983 |
4 | Business Overview | Costco Wholesale Corp (Costco) owns and operates a chain of membership warehouses. These warehouses offer various products such as groceries, candy, appliances, tires, toys, hardware, automotive supplies, sporting goods, jewelry, watches, garden and patio, tickets, health and beauty aids, housewares, apparel, furniture, office supplies, domestics, postage, produce, meat, deli, meat, and bakery products. |
5 | Headquarters | USA |
6 | Market Distribution | Mainly in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific |
Figure Costco Wholesale Corporation Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Product and Services
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Costco is a membership-based retail chain founded in 1983 in Seattle, Washington. Known for its unique warehouse stores and high-quality products, Costco offers everything from electronics to groceries. |
Over these years, the value of the business has shown a consistent increase, starting at 112.96 billion USD in 2018 and growing to 186.80 billion USD in 2023. Similarly, the gross revenue has also risen, from 14.51 billion USD in 2018 to 25.63 billion USD in 2023. The gross margin has fluctuated slightly but has generally shown an upward trend, indicating improved profitability, with the highest margin of 13.72% recorded in 2023. Costco’s grocery and supermarket sector has been expanding both in terms of value and revenue, with a positive trend in gross margin.
Table Costco Wholesale Corporation Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Value, Gross and Gross Margin
Costco Wholesale Corporation | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Value (B USD) | 112.96 | 120.78 | 136.67 | 160.43 | 176.26 | 186.80 |
Gross (B USD) | 14.51 | 14.47 | 16.57 | 21.37 | 22.54 | 25.63 |
Gross Margin | 12.84% | 11.98% | 12.12% | 13.32% | 12.79% | 13.72% |
4 Schwarz Gruppe
The Schwarz Group is a family-owned multinational retail group that operates grocery shops under the Lidl and Kaufland brands. It is the largest European retailer and the fourth-largest retailer in the world by revenue. The Schwarz Group stores sell mostly private label brands and the Schwarz group also operates its own production facilities for baking goods, soft drinks, and ice cream.
Table Schwarz Gruppe Basic Information, Manufacturing Base
Item | Description | |
1 | Company Name | Schwarz Gruppe |
2 | Website | gruppe.schwarz |
3 | Established Time | 1930 |
4 | Business Overview | The Schwarz Group is a family-owned multinational retail group that operates grocery shops under the Lidl and Kaufland brands. It is the largest European retailer and the fourth-largest retailer in the world by revenue. The Schwarz Group stores sell mostly private label brands and the Schwarz group also operates its own production facilities for baking goods, soft drinks, and ice cream. |
5 | Headquarters | Germany |
6 | Market Distribution | Mainly in Europe |
The value of the business has seen a steady increase, starting at 114.40 billion USD in 2018 and reaching 176.82 billion USD in 2023. The gross revenue has also grown over the years, from 30.64 billion USD in 2018 to 46.54 billion USD in 2023. The gross margin has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 25.45% and 26.78%, with a slight dip in 2020 and 2022, but recovering to 26.32% in 2023. Schwarz Gruppe has maintained a consistent profitability margin while experiencing growth in both value and gross revenue.
Table Schwarz Gruppe Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Value, Gross and Gross Margin
Schwarz Gruppe | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Value (B USD) | 114.40 | 124.21 | 134.24 | 141.18 | 161.57 | 176.82 |
Gross (B USD) | 30.64 | 32.70 | 34.16 | 37.76 | 41.45 | 46.54 |
Gross Margin | 26.78% | 26.33% | 25.45% | 26.75% | 25.65% | 26.32% |
