The 5 Biggest Supermarket Chains In the World

4. Schwarz group

Annual Revenue: 133.89 billion

The third supermarket chain to make it to our list is the Schwarz group with a revenue of 133.89billion. Operating grocery shops under the Lidl and Kaufland brands, this group is a family-owned multinational retail conglomerate. Selling mostly private label brands, this group is mainly found in European countries but is currently opening in the United States. Headquartered in Neckarsulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, the Schwarz Group is a leading trading company with over 500,00 people employed and operates over 12,900 stores across 33 countries.

Not only this, this group has expanded its reach by venturing into the food production business and now has its brands of beverages, baked goods, sweets, and ice cream. Aside from its very successful business ventures, the company has an environmentally friendly agenda and has been involved in the collection, sorting of recyclable materials, and is a major supporter of education in Dieter Schwarz’s hometown Heilbronn.