Grocery store

By: Alternix

Definition and Classification of Grocery Stores

A grocery store is a foodservice retail store that sells a general range of food products, both fresh and packaged.
The term 'grocery store' is often used interchangeably with 'supermarket' in the US.
In the UK, grocery stores are referred to as grocers or grocery shops.
Larger grocery stores, such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, also stock non-food products.
Specialty grocery stores include greengrocers and convenience shops or delicatessens.
In the US, a grocery store is officially defined as a store that sells food and household supplies.
Supermarkets and other grocery stores are categorized under NAICS code 455110.
In the UK, larger grocery stores are referred to as supermarkets.
The UK government categorizes stores based on their size, including one-stop shops, mid-range stores, and convenience stores.
In India, the majority of food and grocery sales occur in small grocery stores called kiranas.

The term 'grocer' originated in the 14th century and referred to a dealer in dry goods.
Early grocery stores gradually expanded to include a wide range of food items.
The first self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened in 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Supermarkets and large grocery stores led to the need for smaller stores to differentiate themselves.
The grocery industry has seen a trend towards larger stores serving larger geographic areas, leading to consolidation and the entry of variety stores into rural areas.

Traditional grocery stores offer a full line of groceries, meat, and produce.
Fresh format stores emphasize perishables and offer unique assortments.
Limited-assortment stores are low-priced stores with a limited selection of items.
Super warehouse stores are a hybrid of traditional supermarket and warehouse store.
Non-traditional grocery stores include wholesale clubs, supercenters, dollar stores, drug stores, mass merchandisers, and military commissaries.
Small format grocery stores include neighborhood grocery stores, convenience stores, delicatessen stores, greengrocers, and ethnic markets.
Health food stores primarily sell health foods, organic foods, and local produce.
Online grocery stores are e-commerce platforms for ordering food and consumables.
International grocery stores focus on specific cuisines or cultural products.

Ethnic grocery stores make up a significant portion of supermarket sales in the US.
Health food stores became more common in the 1960s with the ecology movement.
Online grocery stores are a growing trend in e-commerce for food and consumables.
Convenience stores serve as convenient supplements to larger shops.
Traditional grocery stores vary in size and offerings, but generally offer a full range of groceries.

Larger grocer complexes with additional facilities like petrol stations are common in the UK.
Traditional shops in Europe are still found in rural areas but are disappearing rapidly.
South America has seen significant growth in grocery stores, with chains like Cencosud, Walmart, and Falabella dominating the market.
Puerto Rico has popular grocery stores like Pueblo Supermarkets and Amigo.
In North America, grocery stores evolved from trading posts and general stores, with a mix of larger chains and independent stores.

Reference	URL
Glossary	https://www.alternix.com/blogs/glossary-of-terms/grocery-store
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grocery_store
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1295201
Knowledge Graph	https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01jpn4