Attention Shoppers: Increasing regulation and competition will hinder industry growth

The Supermarkets and Grocery Stores industry in California has marginally declined over the past five years due to a rising regulatory environment increasing costs, fierce competition from alternative retailers and changing consumer preferences. While California per capita disposable incomes have displayed growth and supported demand for organic and premium foods, stiff competition in the market has not allowed operators to reap the benefits of that demand. Over the five years to 2022, California per capita disposable incomes will continue rising and consumer preferences will continue trending toward healthy eating, thus raising demand for higher-priced products...purchase to read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$78bn
Annual Growth 12-17
-0.2%
Forecast Growth 17-22
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Profit
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Employment
311,493
Businesses
8,256
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • The industry has marginally declined due to a rising regulatory environment and changing consumer preferences
  • Industry operators are contending with the growing popularity of online grocery services
  • The price of agricultural goods is expected to fall as drought conditions break

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    Additional Insights for the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry are

  • Proximity to key markets
  • Access to multiskilled and flexible workforce
  • Ability to control stock on hand

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Per Capita Disposable Income in California and Agricultural price index in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry?

    The Supermarkets and Grocery Stores industry makes up the largest food retail channel in the United States. Establishments in this industry 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. Delicatessens primarily retailing food are also included.

    Industry Products
  • Beverages
  • Other Food Items
  • Other Nonfood Items
  • Fresh and Frozen Meat
  • Produce
  • Drugs and Beauty
  • Dairy
  • Frozen Foods
    • Industry Activities
  • Retailing a general line of food
  • Retailing health and beauty products
    • Table of Contents

    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Per Capita Disposable Income in California
  • Agricultural price index
  • Population of California
  • Healthy eating index

    • Current Performance
  • The rise and fall of industry operators
  • Competition heats up
  • Profit margins remain flat
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Competition continues to surge
  • Profit and participation
  • Table: Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Beef & Pork Wholesaling
  • Confectionery Wholesaling
  • Dairy Wholesaling
  • Egg & Poultry Wholesaling
  • Fish & Seafood Wholesaling
  • Frozen Food Wholesaling
  • Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling
  • Grocery Wholesaling

    • Products & Services
  • Other Food Items
  • Beverages
  • Fresh and Frozen Meat
  • Produce
  • Other Nonfood Items
  • Frozen Foods
  • Dairy
  • Drugs and Beauty
  • Chart: Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Major Markets
  • Households earning over $70,000
  • Households earning $30,000 to $69,999
  • Households earning less than $29,999
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry

    • Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Profit
  • Purchases
  • Wages
  • Other
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal Competition
  • External Competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry

    • Major Companies

    Albertsons Companies LLC, The Kroger Co., Trader Joe's, Stater Bros. Markets,
  • Table: Albertsons Companies LLC - financial performance
  • Table: The Kroger Co. - financial performance
  • Table: Trader Joe's - financial performance
  • Table: Stater Bros. Markets - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in California Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2008-2022)
  • Establishments (2008-2022)
  • Businesses (2008-2022)
  • Employment (2008-2022)
  • Wages (2008-2022)
  • Grocery Price Index in California (2008-2022)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Fresh Format
  • Stores that are focused on selling premium perishable goods, such as organic produce.
    • Fresh Format Stores
  • Stores that differ from traditional supermarkets by offering an extensive array of premium organic, ethnic and specialty items.
    • Limited Assortment Stores
  • Stores that are more compact than traditional supermarkets, and low sell a limited variety of low-priced private label items.
    • Point Of Sale System
  • A hardware or software system that traces where a transaction occurs at a retail establishment or store.
    • Premium Brands
  • Brands that are produced by regional, national or international companies. They are typically priced higher than private label brands and are often considered to be of higher quality.
    • Private Label Brands
  • Brands that are offered by retailers and compete with regional, national and international brands.
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