Supermarkets - A Global Strategic Business Report

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Quick Primer
The Concept Takes Roots
External Innovations Drive Growth
How the World Was Won!
Final Frontiers
Current Market Scenario: A Review
Noteworthy Trends in a Capsule
Supermarkets Corner a Bigger Slice of the Market
Table 1: World Supermarket Industry (2007): Top 25 Players Ranked by Revenues (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Global Exposure of Supermarket Majors (2007): Leading Companies Ranked by their Presence in Number of Countries Worldwide (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Presence of Global Supermarket Chains in the Asian Retail Market (2007)
Table 3: Supermarkets Industry Worldwide (2006): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of (Tier I Companies and Tier II Companies for Select Countries) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Impact of the Recession: A Review
Innovations in the Retail Arena Hit a Speed breaker
Supermarkets Well Positioned to Weather The Storm
Discount Supermarkets: Making Hay When the Sun Shines
Table 4: Supermarkets Worldwide (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Type of Supermarket by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Food: A Major Inventory Carried by Supermarkets
Lifestyle Changes Drive Trends in the Food Aisle
Value Added Service: A New Mantra for Success
Organic Foods: A Revenue Spinning Food Stock
Why Conventional Supermarkets Fail at Retailing Organic Foods?
Variety in the Inventory Stocked: A Necessity for Success
Information Technology: A Key Enabler in Maintaining Inventory Variety
Non-Food Sales in Supermarkets Hog the Spotlight
Supermarkets Come Under Regulatory Glare
Supermarkets Diversify Into Offering Financial Services
Private Labels/In-Store Brands: A Judicious Branding Strategy
Survival Essentials for Private Labeled Brands
Slotting Allowances: A Monetary Tool to Acquire Display Space in Supermarkets
The Rise of Slotting Allowance Practice
Slotting Allowances: Challenges and Issues
Loyalty Programs: A Popular Promotional Tool Used by Supermarkets
Green Retailing: Environmental and Sustainability Issues
Supermarkets Piggybacking on Environmental Sustainability
Marginalization of Small Farmers in Developing Countries
Outlook
2.REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW
2a.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
Market Trends In a Capsule
Impact of the Recession
Candy/Chocolates: A Hugely Untapped Category in Supermarket Aisles…
Supermarkets Focus on the Muslim Community
Key Statistical Findings
Table 5: Grocery Stores & Supermarkets in the United States (2009): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway, Supervalu, Royal Ahold N.V., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: Supermarket Industry in the United States (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Supermarket Dollar Sales by Product Department (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 7: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Supermarkets by Store Format – Chain Supermarkets, and Independent Stores Analyzed with Annual Revenue in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: US 10-Year Perspective for Supermarkets by Store Format – Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Chain Supermarkets, and Independent Stores for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2b.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Focus on Select Regional Markets
Europe
Market Overview
Discounts & Promotional Activity Rampant In a Desperate Bid to Attract Customers
Innovation Leading to Growth of Private Labels in Europe
Organic Supermarkets: A European Perspective
Emergence of Fuel Retailing Segment across Supermarkets
Table 9: Supermarket/Hypermarkets Industry in Europe (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Supermarket Sales in the Total Retail Industry by Select Product Category & by Country
Focus On Select Regional Markets
The Netherlands
Italy
Table 10: Per Capita Expenditure on Food & Beverages and Wine in the Italian Market for the Years 2006 Through 2008 (In US$) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: Retail Food Industry in Italy (2008): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Retail Store Type-Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Specialist Food Stores, Discounters, and Small Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Spain
Hungary
Poland
United Kingdom
Non-Food Retailing Through Supermarkets: The In-Thing
Recession Induces Preference for Private Labeled Brands
Books & Supermarkets!!: A Peek Into What’s New
Increase in Regulatory Concern
Electronic Goods Retailing Through Supermarkets: A Huge Success
Russia
Asia Pacific
Market Overview
Rapid Inflow of Foreign Investments
Development of Specialized Suppliers
Role of the Government
Focus On Select Regional Markets
Japan
Table 12: Supermarkets Industry in Japan: Annual Breakdown of Revenues Generated Through Sales of Both Food and Non-Food Products for the Years 2006 Through 2015 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
China
Market Overview
Statistical Findings
Table 13: Supermarkets Industry in China: Annual Breakdown of Revenues Generated Through Sales of Both Food and Non-Food Products for the Years 2006 Through 2015 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: Supermarket Industry in China: Breakdown of No of Stores and Retail Floor Space for the Period 2005 Through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: Supermarket Industry in China: Percentage Share Breakdown of Supermarkets in the Total Retail Industry for the Years 2002 & 2009: A Comparison
Table 16: Supermarket Industry in China (2008): Ranking of Top 8 Supermarkets by Year on Year Increase in Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
India
Market Overview
Australia & New Zealand
Market Overview
Opportunities in Store
Market Share Findings
Table 17: Supermarket Industry in Australia (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Supermarkets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: Supermarket Industry in New Zealand (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Supermarkets
Africa
Morocco
Latin America
Brazil
Market Overview
Table 19: Top 10 Supermarkets in Brazil Ranked by 2006 Revenues (In Brazilian Real (R$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Mexico
Market Overview
Table 20: Mexican Grocery Retail Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Total Grocery Retail Sales by Retail Format – Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Specialist Stores,Discount Stores and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Chile
An Overview
Table 21: Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Industry in Chile: Annual Breakdown of Revenues Generated Through Sales of Both Food and Non-Food Products for the Years 2006 Through 2015 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Other Key Statistical Findings
Table 22: Supermarket and Convenience/Specialty Food Stores Industry in Canada (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Store Format
Table 23: The Retail Industry in Venezuela (2007): Breakdown of Number of Stores of by Type of Retail Format
Table 24: The Retail Industry in Finland 2007: Breakdown of Number of Stores of by Type of Retail Format (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: The Retail Industry in Finland 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Grocery Sales Value by Store Format (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: The Retail Industry in Taiwan (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales Value by Retail Store Format (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: Number of Supermarket Stores in Taiwan for the Years 2005, 2006 and 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 28: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Supermarkets With Annual Revenue in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.SUPERMARKETS: A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
Supermarkets: A Definition
The Economics of Supermarkets
Delivery Model of Supermarkets
Layout of Supermarkets
Benefits Offered by Supermarkets
Drawbacks of Supermarkets
4.PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Launches Green Way
Weight Watchers to Unveil Frozen Pre-Processed Food Range
Aldi Unveils New Range of Lemonades
SUPERVALU® Unveils Stockman & DakotaTM Brand
The Co-operative Rolls Out Range of Laundry Gels
Morrisons to Supply Yorkshire Maris Bard Potatoes
Morrisons Supplies Absolutely Gorgeous Ice Creams
Morrisons Rolls Out Novel Range of Meals
Carrefour Unveils New Carrefour Discount Product Range
ALDI Unveils LacuraTM Skincare Products
Morrisons Launches New Beverages for Summer
Morrisons Unveils New Red Bananas
Morrisons Introduces Novel Range of Toys
Morrisons Unveils Two Novel Wines
Greencore Group Unveils Kiveton's Kitchen Brand
Sainsbury to Unveil Basics Fish Fingers Prepared from Palm Oil
Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Primary Care Trust Develops GP Surgery
Marks & Spencer Rolls Out Global Delivery Services
Marks & Spencer and Scottish and Southern Energy to Unveil M&S Energy
Marks & Spencer Introduces "Gourmet to Go"
SUPERVALU Pharmacies Unveils ARx
SUPERVALU Rolls Out Wild HarvestTM Natural and Organic Brand
Whole Foods Market Launches New Body Care Product lines
Snack Factory Unveils CIABATTA CRISPSTM
Meijer to Launch Grocery Express
Marks & Spencer Unveils Formula Revival Ultimate Moisturizer
Morrisons Launches Bagpuss Cheese
Morrisons Introduces New Organic Salmons
Mollie Stone's Markets Rolls Out New Organic Soups
Mollie Stone's Markets Rolls Out Princess Grape
Carrefour Introduces Online Health Store
Retalix® Unveils Retalix StoreLine QSR
5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
BC Partners Led Private Group Acquires Migros Türk TAS
Grocers Supply Acquires Minyard Food Stores
Forme Capital Takes Over Speedy Brilliant Group
Casino Guichard-Perrachon Increases stake in Super de Boer
Eurobilla Takes Over 13 Supermarkets of Njam Njam
SPAR Introduces its Supermarket in India
Skinny Nutritional and GFS Sign Distribution Agreement
Perrigo Takes Over Laboratorios Diba
Colruyt Acquires Sodeger Group
Carrefour Forms Strategic Alliance to Take Over Mercadefam
Geomart-Retail to Build Supermarkets and Logistics Center
MAGOSZ and CBA Ink Cooperation Agreement
Eldorado Invests in Supermarket Stores
Saigon Co Op to Introduce Supermarket Stores
CR Vanguard Acquires Yong'an Supermarket
Daiso Introduces One-price Supermarket
Mega Image to Acquire Prodas Holding's Supermarket Stores
Rex Holdings Puts Seijo Ishii for Sale
Wal-Mart Stores Acquires Distribucion y Servicios D&S SA
Cedar Shopping Centers and PCP Buys Supermarket-anchored Centers
McDonald Enters into Agreement with BuBuGao
China Resources Vanguard Purchases Assets of Yong'an Supermarket
Coles Sells Supermarket Stores to FoodWorks
Aldi Launches New Store in Brighton
Whole Foods Market Starts a New Store in B.C.
TESCO Plans to Open New Store in Zhejiang
TESCO Opens its First Energy Saving Store in Dalian
ALDI Plans to Expand in Northeast US
Meijer to Open a New Format Grocery Store
Tesco and Star Bazaar to Integrate Supply Chains
Carls' Market Merges with Jerry's Supervalu
Weis Markets to Take Over Giant Markets' Stores
Belle Plus and Takayanagi to Merge with Itoku and Supermarket Maruichi
Mercator and REWE to Merge with Plodine and Billa
Spartan Takes Over Pharmacies and Supermarkets from VG's
Meijer to Launch First Small-Format Store
Carrefour to Launch First Russian Hypermarket
Sainsbury to Expand Supermarket Chain
Breco Holdings and Nogales Investors Management LLC Acquire Numero Uno
Capri Signs Lease Agreement with Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc
Tesco Unveils Green Store in North Manchester
Hy-Vee Acquires Boyes Pharmacy
Schnucks Acquires Three Grocery Stores in Illinois
Metro AG Sells 245 Extra Supermarket Stores to Rewe (Germany)
Vanguard Completes Xi'an Aijia's Acquisition
Lianhua Supermarket to Acquire Hualian Supermarket
Publix Acquires 49 Grocery Stores
Delhaize to Takeover Plus Hellas
Sultan Center-Lebanon Acquires Géant and Monoprix Super-Markets
Soriana Introduces New Format In Gigante
Lotte Announces Plans to Open Supermarkets
Golden Dragon Enters Into Agreement With Lohao City Supermarkets
Bharti Retail Launches Easyday
Aldi Reveals Expansion Plans
Reed's Inc. Extends Collaboration with Rosauers Supermarkets
Bodega Latina Acquires Gigante Stores
Safeway Launches Solar-powered Stores
Wal-Mart Rolls Out Energy Efficient Retail Store
Birla to Expand Supermarket Chain -‘More'
A1 Group to Set Up Supermarket Store in Belraus
Marks and Spencer Enters into Joint Venture with Reliance Retail
Morrisons to Launch Eco-friendly Supermarket in the UK
Tengelmann to Open Climate-friendly Supermarket in Germany
Waitrose Opens Two Stores in UAE
Waitrose Opens New Store in Westfield Center, London
Walmart Launches Neighborhood Market Format in Pinellas County
Wal-Mart to Open Store in West El Paso
Carrefour to Roll-out Carrefour Market Banner
ALDI Opens Three New Stores in Central Florida
Loblaw Launches Scarborough Loblaw Superstore
Simba Supermarket Established in Kigali
Grocers Supply Led Consortium to Acquire Carnival Brand
SPAR Retail Acquires Verina
Co-operative Group to Acquire Somerfield
Carrefour to Acquire Additional Stake in Jiaguang Supermarket
Lotte Completes CTA Marko's Acquisition
Okuwa to Acquire Majority Stake in Pare Corp
Cedar Shopping Centers Enters Into Development JV With Tristate Ventures
Marta Sets Up Grossmart Supermarket
X5 Retail to Acquire Formata Holding
Delhaize Group acquires La Fourmi
Al Azizia Panda and Giant Stores Mull Merger
AG Supermarkets Acquired DeVylder's Community Market
Homeland to Acquire United Supermarket Stores
6.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Aeon Co., Ltd (Japan)
Aldi, Inc. (USA)
Auchan (France)
Carrefour Group (France)
The Casino Group (France)
Coles (Australia)
Costco Wholesale Corporation (USA)
E Leclerc (France)
Edeka Group (Germany)
Intermarché (France)
The Kroger Co. (USA)
Rewe Deutscher Supermarket KGaA (Germany)
Royal Ahold N.V. (USA)
Safeway, Inc. (USA)
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd. (UK)
Sears Grand (USA)
SUPERVALU, Inc. (USA)
Tengelmann Warenhandelsgesellschaft KG (Germany)
Tesco Plc (UK)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (USA)
Woolworths Limited (Australia)
7.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Supermarkets by Geographic Region – US, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Supermarkets by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for US, and Rest of World for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 201 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 240)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Africa
Middle-East