Top Grocery Stores Companies

Whole Foods was founded on the belief that where food comes from, and how it’s grown, matters. It meant creating quality standards, working with suppliers who achieve them, and sharing that information with our customers. And it radically changed the way people understood and shopped for food. The result has been the highest quality natural and organic products; an unmatched experience in more than 500 stores with a passionate team of over 90,000 Team Members; three foundations that focus on improving the livelihoods of communities on a local and global scale; and millions of customers who put their trust in us every day. Since day one, we’ve been dedicated to building the best workplace for all 90,000+ of our Team Members. When you work at Whole Foods, we take care of you. See for yourself by reading their stories on Instagram @wholefoodscareers.

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. The nation's largest employee-owned company, Publix has grown faster and been more profitable than its rivals. More than two-thirds of its 1,200-plus stores are in Florida, but Publix is gaining an increasing presence in Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Publix's manufacturing operations produce award-winning bakery and dairy products as well as deli goods. More than 950 store locations have pharmacies and some have liquor stores, too. Founder George Jenkins began offering stock to Publix employees in 1930.

As one of America’s favorite grocers, we believe in providing the best value and quality in everything we do. For our 50 million customers each month, we bring them the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices every day. For our employees, we provide industry-leading wages, a great work environment and terrific benefits. ALDI operates more than 2,100 store locations across 38 states. That’s just the start. We’re growing faster than ever before. ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022. That means more opportunities for you to join our award-winning store, warehouse, office and executive teams. We know our employees are vital to our success. That’s why when you join ALDI, you’ll see how your hard work, commitment and dedication earn you more.

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 375 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $23 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 100,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

When it comes to grocery chains, Trader Joe's isn't your average Joe. The company has 500+ stores in 42 states and over 40,000 employees dubbed “Crew Members”. The Crew Members are hard-working, fun people—people with a passion for food, learning, and creating an outstanding experience for their customers. There are more than 3000 unique and everyday items in their private label, all at honest everyday low prices. Packaging innovative, hard-to-find, great-tasting foods under the “Trader Joe’s” name allows the company to cut costs and pass along the savings to their customers. And that’s important, because “Value” is a concept Trader Joe’s takes very seriously.

Wegmans Food Markets is a major regional supermarket chain, and one of the largest private companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Rochester, New York, Wegmans Food Markets is family-owned company, founded in 1916 by the Wegman family and employs over 50,000 people. Wegmans has been ranked #4 on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For ® in 2021. They are 1 of only 12 companies that has made it on the list for the last 24 consecutive years since its beginning in 1998.

Giant Eagle, Inc., ranked among the top 40 on Forbes magazine’s largest private corporations list, is one of the nation’s largest food retailers and distributors with approximately $8.9 billion in annual sales. Family-owned and founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with more than 410 retail locations in Pennsylvania, north central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Indiana and Maryland. Giant Eagle strives to be a best place to work in the eyes of the nearly 32,000 individuals who work in our stores, pharmacies, warehouses and in our corporate offices. At Giant Eagle, you'll have the opportunity to develop a real career with countless opportunities for you to grow with us. The way we conduct business and treat one another – our Team Members, customers, community members and valued partners – defines what the Giant Eagle culture is all about.

Hannaford may have started as a fruit and vegetable stand in 1883, but it has expanded from its Maine roots to become a premier upscale grocer in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. All things FRESH continue to be a major focus at Hannaford, and the company is blazing new trails in the industry with its focus on CONVENIENCE. From a gold standard customer loyalty program, My Hannaford Rewards, to the wildly popular click and collect Hannaford To Go service, Hannaford is more than a grocery chain: it's on the cutting edge of a rapidly evolving industry where brilliant and committed associates are meeting customer needs while always being encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Hannaford is also a company of Ahold Delhaize, an international leader in retail grocery known for its extraordinary commitments to diversity and inclusion, sustainability and innovation around the globe.

At Raley's, we're all about infusing life with health & happiness by changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time. We take our passion for great food and world class customer service to the next level. Every day we come into work knowing that what we do is making a difference in the lives of our customers. Evolving beyond the definition of what an ordinary grocery store can be, we're bringing a fresh take on the idea of living well to the communities we serve and live in. We're dedicated to supporting healthy and happy team members, customers and communities — and we're looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team, grow with us and share our purpose. ​