#8 Costco
Costco was founded in 1983 by James Sinegal and Jeffrey H. Brotman. The supermarket has locations worldwide with over 785 locations. It is one of the only supermarkets that you can buy in bulk or just for normal everyday shopping. If you pay the membership fee you will be able to purchase items at a reduced price.
#7 Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter was founded in 1960 after 2 other grocers in North Coralina merged. Since then the store has been bought by The Kroger Co. and now serves as a smaller branch of their company. It has about 230 stores that operate in 7 states, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Some say it’s the best supermarket in the State of Delaware.
#6 Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market was founded by John Mackey, Mark Skiles, Renee Lawson Hardy, and Craig Weller. It was founded in 1980 and has over 500 supermarkets located in 42 states throughout America. It is known for selling organic food, avoiding many foods that are laden with preservatives. Even the meat has strict rules and guidelines that make Whole Foods a regular stop for vegetarians and health-conscious people. The company is now owned by Amazon.com.
#5 Lidl
This chain is German-owned and is a fierce competitor when it comes to budget-conscious shopping. It is a family-owned supermarket chain that opened its doors in 1973 in Germany and the United States in 2017. It has 10 stores found in 3 states, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. It means that this supermarket must be exceptional to rank so high in just a few years of service in America.