Historically, the earliest retailers were peddlers who marketed their wares in the streets; however, by the 1920s, retail food sales in the United States had mostly shifted to small corner grocery stores. In that era, the … See more

Beginning in the 1990s, the food sector in developing countries has rapidly transformed, particularly in Latin America, South-East Asia, … See more

Most merchandise is already packaged when it arrives at the supermarket. Packages are placed on shelves, arranged in aisles and sections according to type of item. Some items, … See more

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The U.S. FMI food industry association, drawing on research by Willard Bishop, defines the following formats (store types) that sell groceries: See more

Larger supermarkets in North America and in Europe typically sell many items among many brands, sizes and varieties. U.S. publisher Supermarket News lists the following … See more

The large scale of supermarkets, while often improving cost and efficiency for customers, can place significant economic pressure on … See more