The European retail grocery market overview

Abstract

Reviews the state of the retail grocery market in Europe in 2001. Comments that although the food retailing sector is falling as a percentage of overall retail sales across Europe, this is because of greater amounts of disposable income being spent on non‐essential services and goods. Reflects on previous assertions that the arrival of Wal‐Mart in Europe would begin a wave of consolidation. Goes on to discuss the mergers that have taken place recently and also the other types of joint ventures and alliances that have emerged. Views Wal‐Mart as a potential predator in the major European markets, but also discusses the successes of other chains such as Carrefour, Ahold and Metro.

Citation

Perkins, B. (2001), "The European retail grocery market overview", British Food Journal, Vol. 103 No. 10, pp. 744-748. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700110696751