Largest Grocery Chains in the U.S., Ranked by Revenue
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Today, grocery chains are within reach of most Americans, either via a short drive or, increasingly, a short walk from home. Unsurprisingly, the business of groceries has consolidated over the years, with corporations gobbling up competitors as fast as they can. (After all, it’s often said that “the business of America is business.”)
There may be fewer choices when it comes to supermarkets, but they still have to put their best foot forward to entice an increasingly choosy — and health-conscious — public. While supporting your local independent grocer is always encouraged, you’re here to learn about the biggest grocery chains in the country, ranked by annual revenue.
30. IGA
Headquartered: Chicago, Illinois
No. of stores: 763
Year opened: 1926
2022 revenue: $2 billion
What Makes IGA So Popular
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) came online nearly a century ago as a way to help small family operations come together under one organization. They’re clearly doing something right, as IGA has opened stores coast to coast and around the world.
The alliance also offers some great ideas for home-based meals (with IGA-purchased ingredients, natch), including this rather scrumptious-looking elixir of beef and broccoli. And with some $2 billion annually in revenue, the word “independent” certainly means something different these days.
29. Save Mart Supermarkets
Headquartered: Modesto, California
No. of stores: 204
Year opened: 1952
2022 revenue: $4.6 billion
What Makes Save Mart So Popular
Modesto is located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, which stretches for 500 miles and grows much of the food that is shipped around the country. But what about people who live and work there? Save Mart opened up in 1952, with its customer base often consisting of farmers and seasonal workers, many of whom were barely scraping by.
The Save Mart franchise is doing grand business today, with subsidiary chains including Lucky California, MaxxValue and FoodMaxx — which sound an awful lot like casino games, right?