What are the big 3 supermarkets?

In the UK, the "Big Four" historically dominated, but the market has shifted to include fast-growing discounters. The top three supermarkets by market share and popularity as of 2025 are Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Aldi, which has grown significantly to overtake Morrisons.

Is Tesco or Sainsbury's bigger?

Tesco is significantly bigger than Sainsbury's in the UK, leading in market share (around 28%) and turnover, making it the largest grocer, while Sainsbury's is the second-largest (around 15-16%). Tesco boasts more stores and higher sales revenue, though Sainsbury's is also a major player with a strong presence and strong recent growth, according to late 2024/early 2025 data. 

Is Aldi bigger than Morrisons?

Tesco is the largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. However, discounters Lidl and Aldi have grown rapidly. A number of sources reported that in September 2022, Aldi overtook Morrisons to become Great Britain's fourth largest grocery retailer. At the end of 2022, Morrisons and Aldi both remained at 9.1%.

What is the cheapest supermarket chain in the UK?

Aldi is the cheapest supermarket of the year

Lidl won the title in 2020, but Aldi has won every year since then. However, Lidl is starting to close the gap. It went 20 months - from November 2023 to June 2025 - without winning the monthly contest, but has won it twice since then.

Who are the top 3 retailers?

Walmart, Amazon and Costco are the top three retailers, respectively, in the National Retail Federation's annual list of Top 100 Retailers which ranks the industry's largest companies according to 2024 U.S. sales.

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Which UK supermarket is the richest?

Here's an overview of the top ten supermarket retail chains in the UK, according to their most recently-available full-year turnover.

• Tesco. Turnover: £61.47 billion (2024) ...
• Sainsbury's. Turnover: £32.7 billion (2024) ...
• Asda. Turnover: £21.7 billion (2024) ...
• Aldi. ...
• Morrisons. ...
• Co-op. ...
• Lidl. ...
• Waitrose & Partners.

Which supermarket chain is growing fastest in UK?

Market Position

The data also showed Lidl remains Britain's fastest-growing bricks-and-mortar supermarket, a title it has held for over two years. McDonnell said he was hopeful the UK government's budget on 26 November would deliver for business after tax hikes last year.

What is the top 5 biggest supermarket in the world?

Top 10 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets in the World in 2021 by Sales

• Walmart Inc. Retailing. ...
• Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV. Netherlands. ...
• Target Corp. Retailing. ...
• Albertsons Companies Inc. Retailing. ...
• Carrefour SA. France. ...
• Publix Super Markets Inc. Retailing. ...
• SPAR International. Netherlands. ...
• REWE International AG Headquarters. Austria.

Which UK supermarket pays best?

Supermarket pay 2025: Who's top of the league?

• Aldi. From September, hourly rates at Aldi are set to increase to a new sector-lead of at least £13.00 nationally, rising to £13.93 based on length of service, and to at least £14.33 within the M25, rising to £14.64. ...
• Lidl. ...
• Tesco. ...
• M&S. ...
• Sainsbury's. ...
• Asda.

What did Morrisons used to be called?

Morrisons wasn't always Morrisons; many of its larger stores were formerly Safeway supermarkets, which Morrisons acquired in 2004, rebranding the stores by 2005, while older sites might have been Fine Fare or Food Giant. The company itself started as a market stall in Bradford by William Morrison in 1899, growing into Wm Morrison (Provisions) Limited and then Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC.

What are the most profitable supermarket items?

Shelf-stable products tend to have the lowest margins, while meats, produce, and prepared and baked goods are the most profitable. That's why investing into your grocery store's specialty departments is one of the best ways to boost profits. Here are three product categories to consider adding to your shelves.

What is the biggest supermarket building in the UK?

The Largest Supermarket in the World

One of the world's largest supermarkets, and believed to be the largest shop in England by floor space, is Tesco in Walkden, Greater Manchester, at 185,500 square feet, or 17,230 square metres. Another Tesco, in Warrington, Cheshire is 140,000 square feet, or 13,000 square metres.

What is the most expensive grocery shop in the UK?

Waitrose remained the most expensive supermarket, with the larger shop costing £541.55, significantly more than Asda.

Where is the cheapest place to buy food?

1. Lidl. If you're noticing something familiar about Lidl, you're not imagining it: Lidl, which looks a lot like another discount grocer with German roots, is a greatly scaled-down grocery experience, and for good (budget-friendly) reasons, too. ...
2. WinCo Foods. ...
3. Grocery Outlet. ...
4. Aldi. ...
5. Wegmans. ...
6. Trader Joe's. ...
7. Costco.

Which supermarket is the most ethical?

The top 10 ethical supermarkets included co-operative and independent retailers Unicorn in Manchester and Brighton-based HISBE; ethical wholesalers Suma and Essential; as well as organic box delivery companies Riverford and Abel & Cole, and organic retailer Planet Organic.