Market Size Matters: you can't plan a strategy, start a business, or make an investment without understanding key facts about the Grocery Stores industry. Find the information you need to help make the right decisions.
The Report on Grocery Stores contains key information used by Marketing Departments in many of the Fortune 1,000 companies and beyond. The report helps identify industry changes, trends, key players, and growth opportunities.
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2013 Market Research Report on Grocery Stores
Current Research on the Grocery Stores Industry
This section provides answers to the fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:- What is the total market size ($ millions)?
- Has the market grown or declined?
- What is the market growth rate?
- Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
- What is the industry size and average company size?
- How many companies are in the industry?
Market Size Statistics - Grocery Stores
The total U.S. market size for the Grocery Stores industry includes statistics on all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size. Use this market information to research and analyze growth rates and the Grocery Stores industry trends and market outlook based on quantitative research and hard data.
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Market Forecast - Grocery Stores[PREMIUM]
Market forecasts show the long term outlook & future growth trends for Grocery Stores. The following five-year forecast utilizes advanced econometric techniques that project both short-term and long-term market growth trends.
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Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Grocery Stores industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.| Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Groceries & Other Foods For Human Consumption Off The Premises |
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Meat, Fish, Seafood & Poultry, Including Prepack Meats Req Refrigeration |
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Produce, Including Fresh & Prepackaged Fruits & Vegetables |
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Frozen Foods, Including Packaged Foods Sold In A Frozen State |
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Dairy Products & Related Foods, Including Milk, Cheese, Butter |
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Bakery Products Baked On Premises |
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Bakery Products Not Baked On The Premises, Excluding Frozen |
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Delicatessen Items, Including Deli Meats & Other Service Deli Items |
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Bottled, Canned, Or Packaged Soft Drinks |
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Candy |
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All Other Foods |
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Packaged Liquor, Wine, & Beer |
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Distilled Spirits, Including Liquor, Brandy, & Liqueurs |
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Wine |
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Beer & Ale |
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Cigars & Smokers' Access, Excluding Sales From Vending Op By Others |
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Drugs, Health Aids, Beauty Aids, Including Cosmetics |
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Prescriptions |
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Nonprescription Medicines |
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Vitamins, Minerals, & Other Dietary Supplements |
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Health Aids, Including First-Aid Prod; Foot Prod; Ortho Equip; |
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Cosmetics, Including Face Cream, Make-Up, Perfumes & Colognes |
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Other Hygiene Needs, Including Deodorants; Hair & Shaving Products |
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Soaps, Detergents, & Household Cleaners |
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Paper & Related Prod, Including Paper Towels, Toilet Tissue, Wraps |
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Audio Equip, Musical Instr, Radios, Stereos, CDs, Records |
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Kitchenware & Home Furnishings |
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Books |
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Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games |
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Hardware, Tools, & Plumbing & Electrical Supplies |
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Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies |
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Automotive Fuels |
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Automotive Lubricants, Including Oil, Greases |
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Pets, Pet Foods, & Pet Supplies |
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Stationery Products |
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Office Paper, Including Computer, Copier, Fax & Typewriter Paper |
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Office & School Supplies |
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Greeting Cards |
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Magazines & Newspapers |
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Ice |
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Souvenirs & Novelty Items |
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Seasonal Decorations |
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Meals, Snacks And Beverages Prepared For Immediate Consumption |
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Soup And Salad Bars |
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All Other Meals & Snacks |
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Meals, Snacks & Beverages Prepared For Catered Events |
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All Other Merchandise |
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All Nonmerchandise Receipts |
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Rental Of Video Tapes, DVDs, Video/ DVD Players |
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All Other Nonmerchandise Receipts |
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Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how competition is distributed throughout the country. Information by market can identify areas with higher and lower market share than average.Move mouse over states to see revenue statistics.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Grocery Stores
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.| Industry Average | Percent of Sales | |
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Financial Ratio Analysis - Grocery Stores
Financial ratio information can be used to compare how a company in the Grocery Stores industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratio statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.| Profitability & Valuation Ratios - Grocery Stores | Industry Average |
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| Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Grocery Stores industry is performing. | |
| Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin show company performance relative to revenues. |
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| Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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| Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. This measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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| Liquidity Ratios - Grocery Stores | Industry Average |
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| Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
| Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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| Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
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| Efficiency Ratios - Grocery Stores | Industry Average |
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| Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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| Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio |
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| Inventory Turnover Ratio A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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| Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
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Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in Grocery Stores
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of Grocery Stores jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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| Management Occupations | 2% |
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| Chief Executives | 0% | |||
| General and Operations Managers | 1% | |||
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 11% | |||
| Sales and Related Occupations | 43% | |||
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 5% | |||
| Cashiers | 34% | |||
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 24% | |||
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 17% | |||
| Production Occupations | 8% | |||
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 9% | |||
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 6% | |||
Companies in Grocery Stores and Adjacent Industries[PREMIUM]
Top Grocery Stores companies with the largest estimated market share. Information includes corporate earnings and public company ticker symbols where available.| Company | Address | Revenue Estimate |
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Public Grocery Stores Company News
Web scan for recent news about public companies. Grocery Stores market research on key company news, and Grocery Stores statistics. The market size analysis identifies the overall sales data within the industry. Statistics break down facts about companies within the market.Government Contracts Related to Grocery Stores
In 2012, the federal government spent a total of $284,554,795 on Grocery Stores. It has awarded 749 contracts to 116 companies, with an average value of $2,453,059 per company.Top government vendors:
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Segments classified within this market research report
This market research report includes companies whose primary business is any of the following:etc.
