May 6, 2024 - Business
Hy-Vee gets biggest share of Des Moines' shoppers grocery dollars
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Hy-Vee, the West Des Moines-based grocery store, reigns supreme in the metro, according to new data from Chain Store Guide, a sales tracking firm.
Zoom in: The local company operates 21 stores in the metro and commands nearly 30% of the area's grocery sales, according to estimates from Chain Store Guide.
- Walmart has the second highest sales (18%) with seven stores in the metro.
The big picture: The local chain was also Axios Des Moines readers' top spot to buy groceries when we conducted a local survey back in 2021.
What's next: The company is trying to expand its presence, including in Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky.