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Affordability Worries Impact $131-Billion Market; ShopRite Rules

Affordability worries helped decide winners and losers this year...

Discounters Continue to Erode Market Share from Most Traditional Supermarkets

Discounters loom large in the 2026 Food Trade News Market Study...

👉 Discounters continue gaining market share as consumers prioritize affordability.

👉 Traditional supermarkets face mounting pressure from high development costs and reduced SNAP spending.

👉 Walmart, Aldi, Lidl, Costco, and BJ’s continue to lead the region in growth and expansion.

👉 ShopRite/Wakefern remains the strongest traditional supermarket operator in the Mid-Atlantic.