November 2022

The FoodIndustry.Com list of the top 10 grocery chains in the US by revenue in 2021:

1. WALMART  
Walmart accounted for more than one-quarter of all grocery revenues in the United States with sales of $467 billion. This figure includes more than $73 billion in sales attributed to Sam’s Club, which is wholly owned by Walmart. Together, Walmart and Sam’s Club store count is greater than 5,300. Walmart is, by far, the largest food retailer in the U.S.

2. AMAZON (Online and physical stores)
With a growing brick and mortar store count now that Whole Foods is integrated into the company, as well as effects of the pandemic on the industry, it is now the #2 grocery retailer in the country. Amazon’s 2021 sales topped $239 billion and its physical store count is now 662. Amazon’s physical stores include Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go Grocery and Amazon Go.

3. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP.
In the U.S, Costco sells both branded and private-label grocery products online and through about 564 stores. Its U.S. grocery sales totaled over $141 billion 2021. Price conscious consumers were responsible for raising Costco’s U.S. revenues by more than 15% compared to 2020. In addition, the company earned $27 billion in Canada.

4. KROGER

Kroger’s revenue in 2021 climbed to over $137 billion, a 4% increase over 2020. The company runs 2,726 stores operating under the Kroger, Harris Teeter and Smith’s banners. While Walmart, Amazon and Costco sell more grocery items, Kroger retains its claim to being the largest supermarket-only chain in the country.

5. ALBERTSONS
Revenues in 2021 rose to over $71 billion across its 2,278 stores operating under the Safeway, Albertsons, and Vons grocery banners.

6. AHOLD DELHAIZE USA
This Dutch multinational retailer runs 2,048 supermarkets in the U.S. under the Food Lion, Stop & Shop and Hannaford and Giant banners. U.S. revenues in 2021 were $53.7 billion.

7. PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC.
$48 billion in 2021 revenues at 1,293 stores locations primarily in the state of Florida and other states in the Southeast.

8. H-E-B
(The H.E. Butt Grocery Co. is a privately owned U.S. chain with estimated 2021 revenues of $34 billion from 420 stores primarily in Texas.

9. MEIJER INC.
Meijer, (a private company, had over $25 billion in estimated revenues in 2021. Meijer operates 258 supercenters and grocery stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.

10. TARGET
Target has made significant investments in its food business, specifically in fresh produce, meat and its private brand. Its Super Target format has helped it to become a leading U.S. grocer with 2021 food sales topping $21 billion. This represents 20% of the company’s overall revenue.