THE GLOBAL FOOD RETAIL INDUSTRY

IN THIS XERFI GLOBAL REPORT :

MARKET ANALYSIS IN THE LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS

In addition to a comprehensive view of the sector's environment and demand (macroeconomic factors, changes brought about by digital transformation and ecological transition, etc.), the study provides our exclusive analysis of the past evolution of the global food retail industry and its prospects. In particular, it outlines the impact of the health crisis and the lessons to be learned from the current situation.

COMPANIES' BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Development of online sales, renewal of shop concepts, strengthening of purchasing alliances, diversification of the food offer, launch of subscription formulas, development of own brands: the report details the growth levers prioritised by the world leaders in the food retail industry, after analysing their main strengths and weaknesses.

EXPLANATION OF THE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

This report also provides an individualised and aggregated financial analysis of the operators' financial performance. In particular, it deciphers the evolution of sales and operating profit rate for the analysed companies.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SUMMARY AND KEY PAGES OF THE REPORT

The summary provides all the elements needed to understand the major trends in the sector and foreseeable developments, drawing on analyses of the market outlook and the strategies of the companies.

2. MARKET FUNDAMENTALS

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

OVERVIEW

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ACTIVITY

3. THE MARKET AND LEADERS' ACTIVITY

SECTORAL ENVIRONMENT

• Overview (PESTEL analysis)

• Economic environment

• Changes in purchasing behaviour

• Dissemination and use of the Internet

THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR MASS RETAIL

• Retail trade

• The global food market

• Distribution formats

• The rise of e-commerce

LEADERS' ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCES

• Revenue

• Operating profit rate

• Individualised activity and performance

4. COMPETITION AND LEADERS' STRATEGIES

COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

• Porter's 5 forces (Overview)

• Intra-sectoral competition

• Threat of new entrants

• Government's influence

• Bargaining power of customers

• Bargaining power of suppliers

LEADERS' STRATEGIES

• Overview

• E-commerce development

• Shop digitalisation

• Moving upmarket and diversifying the food offer

• Development of an offer for own brand products

• Subscription packages

• Strengthening purchase alliances

5. SOURCES

6. ANNEXES

7. FORCES AT WORK

• Rankings of the 10 world leaders in the global food retail industry

• Key performance indicators of the 10 leaders (revenue growth and EBIT rate)

• SWOT analysis of the 10 leaders

8. LEADERS' PROFILES

• WALMART

• COSTCO

• KROGER

• AHOLD DELHAIZE

• CARREFOUR

• AEON

• REWE

• TESCO

• SEVEN & I

• AUCHAN

WALMART

COSTCO

KROGER

AHOLD DELHAIZE

CARREFOUR

AEON

REWE

TESCO

SEVEN & I

AUCHAN