US Retail Market Overview
Whole Foods Market (owned by Amazon) is a premium supermarket chain focused on natural and organic products. It attracts consumers who are looking for quality, healthier and more sustainable food.
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Trader Joe's is an American grocery store chain known for its compact format, carefully selected range of own-brand products and specialty items, as well as an emphasis on uniqueness and affordable prices. It opens fewer new stores than large chains, but bets on the customer experience and niche products.
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Amazon Fresh— is a grocery division of Amazon that combines online ordering with physical stores in the United States. The company is experimenting with store formats and design.
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FreshDirect — is an online grocery delivery service that originally operated in the New York City area; delivers fresh vegetables, fruits, groceries, and prepared meals. The company is adapting to changes in ownership and competition in the online delivery sector.
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Costco— this is a wholesale subscription club: huge warehouses, hypermarkets, where you can buy products and goods in large batches at a lower price per unit. The company has a strong base of permanent members.
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Targets— a large chain of department stores in the United States selling food, home goods, clothing, electronics, etc. The company combines physical stores with active digital channels and fast delivery.
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Imperfect Foods — a subscription and delivery service that fights food waste by selling “substandard” or surplus vegetables, fruits and products. Customers receive weekly or bi-weekly boxes that can be customized.
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