UK Grocery Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Grocery landscape in the United Kingdom, combining national stores totals, regional distribution patterns by country, 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 the United Kingdom'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 | Premier | 5,278 | Download |
| #2 | Coop | 3,831 | Download |
| #3 | Tesco | 3,088 | Download |
| #4 | Londis | 2,158 | Download |
| #5 | SPAR | 1,996 | Download |
| #6 | Morrisons | 1,754 | Download |
| #7 | Costcutter | 1,520 | Download |
| #8 | Sainsbury's | 1,514 | Download |
| #9 | One Stop | 1,170 | Download |
| #10 | ASDA | 1,141 | Download |
| #11 | M&S | 1,121 | Download |
| #12 | ALDI | 1,106 | Download |
| #13 | Lidl | 1,081 | Download |
| #14 | Iceland | 979 | Download |
| #15 | Waitrose | 441 | Download |
| #16 | Budgens | 360 | Download |
| #17 | Heron Foods | 329 | Download |
Top 3 brands in England
Top 3 brands in Scotland
Top 3 brands in Wales
Top 3 brands in Northern Ireland
Learn more about the largest Grocery brands in the United Kingdom in 2026
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There are 5,278 stores operated by Premier in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 4,231 stores (80.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Premier accounts for 7.4% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 186 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.5%. Top competitors: Londis (99), Coop (97), Tesco (68).
- Essex — 119 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.3%. Top competitors: Coop (125), Tesco (68), Morrisons (47).
- Lancashire — 118 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.5%. Top competitors: SPAR (70), Coop (55), Tesco (51).
There are 3,831 stores operated by Coop in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 3,243 stores (84.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Coop accounts for 5.4% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 126 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.6%. Top competitors: Premier (98), Tesco (83), Londis (43).
- Essex — 125 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.7%. Top competitors: Premier (119), Tesco (68), Morrisons (47).
- Lincolnshire — 108 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.4%. Top competitors: Premier (70), SPAR (41), Tesco (28).
There are 3,088 stores operated by Tesco in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 2,659 stores (86.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Tesco accounts for 4.4% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 83 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.0%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Londis (43).
- Hertfordshire — 71 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.0%. Top competitors: Coop (40), Londis (40), Premier (37).
- Kent — 68 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.2%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
There are 2,158 stores operated by Londis in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,905 stores (88.3% of the brand’s national footprint). Londis accounts for 3.0% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 99 stores (4.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.1%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Coop (97), Tesco (68).
- Surrey — 64 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.9%. Top competitors: Coop (77), Tesco (49), Premier (44).
- Essex — 46 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Coop (125), Premier (119), Tesco (68).
There are 1,996 stores operated by SPAR in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,185 stores (59.4% of the brand’s national footprint). SPAR accounts for 2.8% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Lancashire — 70 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.1%. Top competitors: Premier (118), Coop (55), Tesco (51).
- Belfast — 63 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.8%. Top competitors: Premier (21), Tesco (20), Coop (17).
- Devon — 50 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.2%. Top competitors: Coop (52), Premier (49), Tesco (39).
There are 1,754 stores operated by Morrisons in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,481 stores (84.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Morrisons accounts for 2.5% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 48 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
- Essex — 47 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.3%. Top competitors: Coop (125), Premier (119), Tesco (68).
- Hampshire — 39 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.3%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
There are 1,520 stores operated by Costcutter in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,230 stores (80.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Costcutter accounts for 2.1% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 51 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
- Birmingham — 46 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Premier (53), Tesco (50), One Stop (34).
- Norfolk — 36 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.7%. Top competitors: Premier (85), Coop (60), Tesco (44).
There are 1,514 stores operated by Sainsbury's in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,368 stores (90.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Sainsbury's accounts for 2.1% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Surrey — 37 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.4%. Top competitors: Coop (77), Londis (64), Tesco (49).
- Kent — 34 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.1%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
- Hampshire — 28 stores (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.4%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
There are 1,170 stores operated by One Stop in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,074 stores (91.8% of the brand’s national footprint). One Stop accounts for 1.7% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 43 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.6%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
- Birmingham — 34 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Premier (53), Tesco (50), Costcutter (46).
- Nottinghamshire — 34 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.2%. Top competitors: Premier (71), Coop (67), Tesco (29).
There are 1,141 stores operated by ASDA in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 960 stores (84.1% of the brand’s national footprint). ASDA accounts for 1.6% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 32 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.7%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
- Hertfordshire — 25 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.5%. Top competitors: Tesco (71), Coop (40), Londis (40).
- Lancashire — 24 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Premier (118), SPAR (70), Coop (55).
There are 1,121 stores operated by M&S in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 959 stores (85.5% of the brand’s national footprint). M&S accounts for 1.6% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 44 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: Coop (125), Premier (119), Tesco (68).
- Surrey — 42 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.9%. Top competitors: Coop (77), Londis (64), Tesco (49).
- Hertfordshire — 30 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: Tesco (71), Coop (40), Londis (40).
There are 1,106 stores operated by ALDI in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 926 stores (83.7% of the brand’s national footprint). ALDI accounts for 1.6% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Lancashire — 35 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.5%. Top competitors: Premier (118), SPAR (70), Coop (55).
- Kent — 26 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
- Derbyshire — 24 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.3%. Top competitors: Coop (63), Premier (58), Tesco (26).
There are 1,081 stores operated by Lidl in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 858 stores (79.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Lidl accounts for 1.5% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 25 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.1%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
- Essex — 23 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Coop (125), Premier (119), Tesco (68).
- Norfolk — 20 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: Premier (85), Coop (60), Tesco (44).
There are 979 stores operated by Iceland in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 787 stores (80.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Iceland accounts for 1.4% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 23 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Coop (125), Premier (119), Tesco (68).
- Kent — 22 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
- Birmingham — 20 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Premier (53), Tesco (50), Costcutter (46).
There are 441 stores operated by Waitrose in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 426 stores (96.6% of the brand’s national footprint). Waitrose accounts for 0.6% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Surrey — 32 stores (7.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: Coop (77), Londis (64), Tesco (49).
- Hampshire — 26 stores (5.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
- Kent — 17 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
There are 360 stores operated by Budgens in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 350 stores (97.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Budgens accounts for 0.5% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 17 stores (4.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (98), Tesco (83).
- Surrey — 17 stores (4.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Coop (77), Londis (64), Tesco (49).
- Kent — 16 stores (4.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Premier (186), Londis (99), Coop (97).
There are 329 stores operated by Heron Foods in the United Kingdom as of 04 August 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 318 stores (96.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Heron Foods accounts for 0.5% of all 70,876 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kingston Upon Hull, City Of — 19 stores (5.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.4%. Top competitors: Premier (35), Tesco (14), Londis (11).
- Lincolnshire — 12 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: Coop (108), Premier (70), SPAR (41).
- Nottinghamshire — 12 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: Premier (71), Coop (67), One Stop (34).
