Report: Italy Grocery Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Grocery landscape in Italy, combining national stores totals, regional distribution patterns by region, and detailed brand-level coverage to reveal how major operators compare in scale and market presence. The analysis highlights market share, network concentration, and geographic reach across the country, supporting strategic decision-making for organisations involved in location planning, competitive benchmarking, retail network optimisation, and market entry evaluation. For businesses working with store locations, POI datasets, or sector-specific insights—such as supermarkets, fuel retailers, convenience chains, or service-based networks—this report offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding market structure, identifying growth opportunities, and analysing the competitive dynamics that shape Italy's Grocery sector.
Top 3 Supermarket Chains
The three largest brands account for a notable share of the national stores. Analysing their combined footprint highlights market concentration and provides a benchmark for network planning.
Full Ranking
The full ranking shows a clear hierarchy between nationally scaled chains and more localised operators. High-ranking brands demonstrate broader geographic coverage while lower-ranked brands often focus on particular regions.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CONAD | 3,180 | Download |
| #2 | Spar | 1,428 | Download |
| #3 | Eurospin | 1,304 | Download |
| #4 | Carrefour | 1,296 | Download |
| #5 | MD | 918 | Download |
| #6 | Lidl | 829 | Download |
| #7 | Decò | 630 | Download |
| #8 | A&O | 443 | Download |
| #9 | Famila | 378 | Download |
| #10 | Dpiù | 304 | Download |
| #11 | ALDI | 206 | Download |
| #12 | Esselunga | 203 | Download |
| #13 | Bofrost | 61 | Download |
Top 3 brands in Basilicata
Top 3 brands in Calabria
Top 3 brands in Campania
Top 3 brands in Emilia-Romagna
Top 3 brands in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Top 3 brands in Lombardia
Top 3 brands in Marche
Top 3 brands in Piemonte
Top 3 brands in Puglia
Top 3 brands in Sicilia
Top 3 brands in Toscana
Top 3 brands in Trentino-Alto Adige
Top 3 brands in Umbria
Top 3 brands in Valle D'Aosta
Top 3 brands in Veneto
Top 3 brands in Abruzzo
Top 3 brands in Lazio
Top 3 brands in Liguria
Top 3 brands in Sardigna
Top 3 brands in Molise
Learn more about the largest Grocery brands in Italy in 2026
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There are 3,180 stores operated by CONAD in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lazio, which hosts 472 stores (14.8% of the brand’s national footprint). CONAD accounts for 2.2% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Roma — 155 stores (4.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.9%. Top competitors: Carrefour (118), Eurospin (45), Decò (23).
- Palermo — 58 stores (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.6%. Top competitors: Decò (14), Eurospin (12), Famila (12).
- Napoli — 47 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.8%. Top competitors: Decò (45), MD (23), Spar (9).
There are 1,428 stores operated by Spar in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Trentino-Alto Adige, which hosts 190 stores (13.3% of the brand’s national footprint). Spar accounts for 1.0% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Trieste — 25 stores (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.5%. Top competitors: CONAD (6), Lidl (6), ALDI (3).
- Bolzano - Bozen — 20 stores (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.6%. Top competitors: MD (5), ALDI (3), Eurospin (2).
- Padova — 14 stores (1.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.6%. Top competitors: CONAD (3), A&O (2), Eurospin (2).
There are 1,304 stores operated by Eurospin in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lazio, which hosts 157 stores (12.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Eurospin accounts for 0.9% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Roma — 45 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: CONAD (155), Carrefour (118), Decò (23).
- Palermo — 12 stores (0.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: CONAD (58), Decò (14), Famila (12).
- Latina — 9 stores (0.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.3%. Top competitors: CONAD (11), Carrefour (6), Decò (2).
There are 1,296 stores operated by Carrefour in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 338 stores (26.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Carrefour accounts for 0.9% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Milano — 119 stores (9.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.3%. Top competitors: Esselunga (33), Lidl (26), CONAD (23).
- Roma — 118 stores (9.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: CONAD (155), Eurospin (45), Decò (23).
- Genova — 79 stores (6.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.7%. Top competitors: CONAD (10), Lidl (8), Spar (6).
There are 918 stores operated by MD in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 210 stores (22.9% of the brand’s national footprint). MD accounts for 0.6% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Napoli — 23 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: CONAD (47), Decò (45), Spar (9).
- Roma — 16 stores (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: CONAD (155), Carrefour (118), Eurospin (45).
- Messina — 13 stores (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Decò (8), Spar (8), CONAD (3).
There are 829 stores operated by Lidl in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 182 stores (22.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Lidl accounts for 0.6% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Milano — 26 stores (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Carrefour (119), Esselunga (33), CONAD (23).
- Roma — 23 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.4%. Top competitors: CONAD (155), Carrefour (118), Eurospin (45).
- Torino — 16 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Carrefour (58), CONAD (9), Eurospin (8).
There are 630 stores operated by Decò in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Campania, which hosts 303 stores (48.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Decò accounts for 0.4% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Napoli — 45 stores (7.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: CONAD (47), MD (23), Spar (9).
- Roma — 23 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.4%. Top competitors: CONAD (155), Carrefour (118), Eurospin (45).
- Catania — 16 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.1%. Top competitors: CONAD (9), Eurospin (8), Lidl (8).
There are 443 stores operated by A&O in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Veneto, which hosts 142 stores (32.1% of the brand’s national footprint). A&O accounts for 0.3% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Cesena — 7 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.5%. Top competitors: CONAD (12), Famila (6), Dpiù (2).
- Belluno — 6 stores (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.2%. Top competitors: ALDI (1), CONAD (1), Eurospin (1).
- Alpago — 6 stores (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 18.2%. Top competitors: Spar (1).
There are 378 stores operated by Famila in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 100 stores (26.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Famila accounts for 0.3% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Palermo — 12 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: CONAD (58), Decò (14), Eurospin (12).
- Bari — 10 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Decò (10), Eurospin (5), A&O (3).
- Forlì — 6 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.5%. Top competitors: CONAD (16), Eurospin (3), A&O (2).
There are 304 stores operated by Dpiù in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 63 stores (20.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Dpiù accounts for 0.2% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Genova — 5 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.4%. Top competitors: Carrefour (79), CONAD (10), Lidl (8).
- Roma — 5 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.1%. Top competitors: CONAD (155), Carrefour (118), Eurospin (45).
- Verona — 4 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Eurospin (7), Famila (6), A&O (5).
There are 206 stores operated by ALDI in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 72 stores (35.0% of the brand’s national footprint). ALDI accounts for 0.1% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Bologna — 7 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: CONAD (14), Carrefour (13), Spar (9).
- Milano — 7 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Carrefour (119), Esselunga (33), Lidl (26).
- Torino — 4 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Carrefour (58), Lidl (16), CONAD (9).
There are 203 stores operated by Esselunga in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 120 stores (59.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Esselunga accounts for 0.1% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Milano — 33 stores (16.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: Carrefour (119), Lidl (26), CONAD (23).
- Firenze — 9 stores (4.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Carrefour (28), CONAD (19), Lidl (6).
- Parma — 5 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: CONAD (10), Lidl (5), ALDI (2).
There are 61 stores operated by Bofrost in Italy as of 26 January 2026. The region with the highest presence is Lombardia, which hosts 11 stores (18.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Bofrost accounts for 0.0% of all 143,390 stores in Italy.
- Montirone — 2 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 25.0%. Top competitors: No competitor data.
- Milano — 2 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.1%. Top competitors: Carrefour (119), Esselunga (33), Lidl (26).
- Arezzo — 1 store (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.5%. Top competitors: CONAD (6), Carrefour (2), Dpiù (1).
