Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Canada - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Out of stock: Supercentres and online shopping are expected to become more popular, raising the threat of substitutes to the industry

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Supermarkets and grocery stores comprise Canada's most significant food retail channel. These establishments retail general lines of food products, including fresh and prepared meats, poultry and seafood, canned and frozen foods, fresh fruits and vegetables and various dairy products. The industry performed well in the years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, as high incomes and Canada's rising population boosted demand for foodstuffs. Since everything was shut down during the pandemic, it became a favorite pastime for households to go food shopping. This raised demand for groceries and caused revenue to surge in 2020.

The Supermarkets and Grocery Stores industry in Canada comprises the largest food retail channel in Canada. These establishments retail general lines of food products, including fresh and prepared meats, poultry and seafood, canned and frozen foods, fresh fruits and vegetables and various dairy products. This industry excludes convenience stores, warehouse clubs and supercentres.