Big Lots, Inc., a community retailer with more than 1,400 Big Lots stores across 47 states, is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN, Dollar General is one of the big supermarket players in the US, delivering goods to shoppers for more than 80 years now with annual revenue of $34.2 billion in 2021.

Operating as Sainsbury’s, J Sainsbury plc is the second-largest food chain in the UK, with a 16.0 percent market share in the supermarket industry.

Tesco, based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom is one of the biggest grocery shops in the UK with revenue of £57,887m in the 2021 Fiscal year.

Headquartered in Issaquah, WA, Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States, Amazon is one of the most successful customer-centric companies with revenues of $386.064 billion in the fiscal year 2021.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Target Corporation is among the top 10 retailers in the United States of America, with an FY2021 total revenue of nearly $106 billion.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., or simply BJ's, is an American membership-only warehouse club company established in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, U.S., Albertsons is counted among the top leading food and drug retailers in the U.S., with the fiscal year 2021 sales of $72 billion. 

Headquartered in Arkansas, United States of America, Walmart Inc. generated USD 572.8 billion in total revenue in the fiscal year 2022, comprising primarily USD 567.8 billion in net sales.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, is one of the world's largest food retailers, with fiscal 2021 sales of $137.9B.

Ahold Delhaize has announced a solid start to the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, reflecting the trust and confidence customers have in its local brands. The company's international portfolio of leading local brands has provided operational bandwidth, financial stability, and the ability to navigate short-term market volatility effectively.

Kroger commenced the year with a strong performance in Q1 FY 2023, showcasing the effectiveness of its go-to-market strategy. Despite prevailing challenges such as high inflation, reduced SNAP dollars, and economic uncertainty, Kroger successfully navigated the landscape.

Amazon, the global e-commerce and technology giant, announced its impressive financial results for the first quarter of FY 2023. With a focus on revenue growth, cost optimization, and strategic investments, Amazon showcased its ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and customer demands.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, BJ's Wholesale Club showcased its strong performance and continued growth, underscoring the success of its member-centric model and strategic initiatives. The launch of the co-brand credit card program, aimed at driving higher member lifetime values and market share gains, played a significant role in achieving these milestones.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2023, Costco Wholesale Corporation demonstrated resilience and achieved significant milestones despite various challenges in the retail industry. Net sales for the quarter reached $52.6 billion, marking a 1.9% increase compared to $51.61 billion in the previous year's third quarter.

Total sales for Q1 increased by 0.5%, driven by flat comparable sales and the benefit of sales in new locations. Target's profitability exceeded expectations, even in the face of persistent inflation and rising interest rates.

Walmart has reported impressive achievements in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. With a focus on driving sales growth, enhancing profitability, and leveraging its omnichannel model, Walmart has demonstrated strong performance across its global operations.

Kroger is leaning into its “Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital” strategy — focusing on its fresh food offerings and segment leading digital prowess.