Supermarkets: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 77 pages | ID: S49F976B9CCEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on the Supermarkets Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

Illustrated with 13 fact-rich market data tables, the report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, and highlights latest trends and demand drivers.

Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Japan, France, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, UK, Turkey, China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and Brazil.

The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments.

Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 297 supermarket operators worldwide.

Contents

1.CLASSIFICATION

Supermarkets, Superstores and Hypermarkets

2.OVERVIEW

Survival Strategies of Supermarkets
Effects of Competition on Supermarkets
Performance of Supermarkets
Expansion of Supermarkets
Convenience
Role of Meat in Supermarkets
Role of Packaging in Supermarkets
Effects of Weather on Supermarkets
Consumer Preferences
Applications for Supermarkets
Supermarket Retailer
New Generation Supermarkets
Supermarkets Vs Conventional Marketing Channels
Dynamics of Competition
Emerging Supermarket Trends
Consumers to Favor Value-Added Products
Companies to Increase Brand Promotion
Healthy Products to Control the Market
Downloading – A Rising Trend
Rise in Mergers and Takeovers
Sale of Ready-to-Cook Food Products to Increase

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Food Products Retailed Through Supermarkets by Geographic Region - US and Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 2. World 5-Year Perspective for Food Products Retailed Through Supermarkets – Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US and Rest of the World for Years 2011 & 2015

Need for Increased Use of Technology and Effective Practices to Lure Customers

3.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.UNITED STATES

Overview and Performance
Threat of Alternative Food Retailing Formats
Supermarkets May Not be Annihilated

Table 3. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Food Products Retailed Through Supermarkets by Store Format - Chain Stores, Independent Stores, Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 4. US 5-Year Perspective for Food Products Retailed Through Supermarkets – Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Chain Stores, Independent Stores Years 2011 & 2015

Supermarkets and Healthcare
Supermarkets Include Pharmacy Divisions
Supermarket Retailers Attract Time-Conscious Consumers
Supermarkets Concentrate on Natural Foods
Revamping of Juices
Popularity of Cakes in Supermarkets
Importance of Meat in Supermarkets
Role of Sea Food in Supermarkets
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Frozen-food Category Expands Beyond the Supermarket
Supermarkets Takeout Becomes Popular
Supermarkets Offer Special Services

Table 5. Leading Grocery Stores in Detroit, Michigan (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Kroger, Meijer, Costco, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Spartan Stores and others

New Competitors Challenge Supermarkets
Outcome of Pressures of Competition In Retailing
Outlook

2.EUROPE

Supermarkets and the Ad Industry in Europe
The Changing Face of the European Grocery Landscape

2A.FRANCE

Prospects for Consolidation
Competitive Landscape

Table 6. French Grocery Retail Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Carrefour, Leclerc, Intermarch´e, Auchan, Casino, Syst`eme U, and Others

2B.HUNGARY

Developments in the Supermarket Industry

2C.ROMANIA

Hypermarket Growth Most Vibrant

2D.UNITED KINGDOM

History of Supermarkets

Table 7. Leading Supermarket Chains in the UK (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrison's, Co-op, Waitrose, and Others

Food Retailing Industry
Market Scenario
Supermarkets Spell Doom to Convenience Stores in UK Retail Market
OFT Probe into Online Trading by Supermarkets
Supermarkets and Low-Priced Food
Processed Food and Health Concerns in the UK
Supermarkets: Their Cost to the Society
Emerging Preferences in the UK Supermarket Sector

2E.TURKEY

3.ASIA-PACIFIC

3A.CHINA

Overview
Hypermarkets Witness Phenomenal Surge

Table 8. Mass Grocery Retail Market in China (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Stores by Store Type

Table 9. Mass Grocery Retail Market in China (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Store Type

3B.INDIA

Supermarkets Boom in Indian Retail Market

3C.AUSTRALIA

Changes in Australian Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Industry

Table 10. Leading Australian Grocery Shops (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Woolsworth, Coles, IGA, Aldi, Foodworks, Franklins, and Others

Table 11. Australian Grocery Retail Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Store Type

4.LATIN AMERICA

4A.BRAZIL

Supermarkets Witnessing Boost in Sales

4B.CHILE

Table 12. Mass Grocery Retail Market in Chile (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Stores By Store Type

Table 13. Mass Grocery Retail Market in Chile (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales By Store Type

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