With an astounding $119 billion in annual revenue, Kroger is the biggest supermarket chain in the world and the third-largest retail company of all. Its closest U.S. competitor is Albertsons, with nearly $60 billion in revenue.
With an astounding $119 billion in annual revenue, Kroger is the biggest supermarket chain in the world and the third-largest retail company of all. Its closest U.S. competitor is Albertsons, with nearly $60 billion in revenue.
Grocery stores are unique among common neighborhood businesses for their high refrigeration needs.
Not only do grocery stores dedicate more square footage to refrigeration than the average business, but they also utilize a wider variety of refrigeration systems. For example, smaller commercial compressor units are often chained together to provide support for cooled cases and displays.