Data: Chain Store Guide; Note: Stores under the same brand name have been combined, e.g. Walmart and Walmart Supercenter; Chart: Axios Visuals
Kroger remains the most popular grocery chain in the Nashville area, with 32.7% of the market share as of last year.
The grocery giant has expanded its lead over Walmart, whose market share fell to 24.4% in 2023, down more than three points from 2022.
Zoom out: The region's top three options — Kroger, Walmart and Publix — have remained consistent for years. But there were shifts lower in the rankings.
Costco moved up a spot to No. 4, climbing past Sam's Club.
Target and Dollar General were tied for the same market share in 2022, but last year Dollar General edged ahead.
Between the lines: The data comes from Chain Store Guide, a sales-tracking firm that monitors the retail and food service industries.