2025 Food World and Food Trade News Market Studies
June 2025
Each June, since 1979, Food World and Food Trade News have been publishing detailed Market Studies for the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast regions. The annual survey reviews retailer sales and market share data for 151 counties for all channels of food, drug and general merchandise/HBC.
In our 12-month study period, an uncertain economic outlook, continued overstoring and the diversification of retail operating styles made it a challenging year for most food merchants, particularly supermarkets. Those who fared best were retailers whose price/value image resonated most strongly with consumers.
We invite you read our full coverage, including full data and charts in our complete Food Trade News and Food World Market Study issues, presented below.
Walmart Passes Giant For Lead In Competitive, Overstored Market
2025 Food Trade News Market Study Issue
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Most Supermarkets More Vulnerable Than Ever Against Price/Value Alternate Retailers
- Most supermarkets more vulnerable than ever against price/value alternate retailers
- C&S’s $1.77 billion acquisition of Spartan Nash, combined with the addition of Key Food, represents a real threat to faltering UNFI’s Central Region business
- Prime Days ratcheting up sales this year by expanding from 2 days to 4 and adding “Today’s Big Deals” for Prime members
- Most new store activity this past month was by non-traditional supermarkets operating stores smaller than 30,000 square feet
Gridlock Persists, Discounters Nibble At Supermarkets Stuck In The Mushy Middle
👉 Greg Foran’s appointment marks a historic break from Kroger’s homegrown CEO tradition.
👉 Food inflation moderates as January food-at-home prices rose just 0.2%.
👉 Northeast expansion accelerates as regional store growth remains active.
👉 Five Northeastern UFCW locals ratify a new four-year contract covering 28,000 associates.