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 | 5,113 | Download |
| #2 | Coop | 3,808 | Download |
| #3 | Tesco | 3,124 | Download |
| #4 | Londis | 2,138 | Download |
| #5 | SPAR | 1,959 | Download |
| #6 | Morrisons | 1,719 | Download |
| #7 | Costcutter | 1,531 | Download |
| #8 | Sainsbury's | 1,504 | Download |
| #9 | One Stop | 1,143 | Download |
| #10 | ASDA | 1,117 | Download |
| #11 | M&S | 1,117 | Download |
| #12 | ALDI | 1,098 | Download |
| #13 | Lidl | 1,075 | Download |
| #14 | Iceland | 952 | Download |
| #15 | Waitrose | 445 | Download |
| #16 | Budgens | 349 | Download |
| #17 | Heron Foods | 342 | 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 5,113 stores operated by Premier in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 4,080 stores (79.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Premier accounts for 7.2% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 180 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.2%. Top competitors: Londis (98), Coop (97), Tesco (65).
- Essex — 115 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.9%. Top competitors: Coop (124), Tesco (69), Londis (46).
- Lancashire — 112 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.0%. Top competitors: SPAR (70), Coop (55), Tesco (50).
There are 3,808 stores operated by Coop in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 3,227 stores (84.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Coop accounts for 5.3% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 126 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.4%. Top competitors: Premier (94), Tesco (83), Londis (46).
- Essex — 124 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.5%. Top competitors: Premier (115), Tesco (69), Londis (46).
- Lincolnshire — 108 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.4%. Top competitors: Premier (69), SPAR (39), Tesco (28).
There are 3,124 stores operated by Tesco in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 2,688 stores (86.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Tesco accounts for 4.4% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 83 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.9%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (94), Londis (46).
- Hertfordshire — 72 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.9%. Top competitors: Londis (41), Coop (39), Premier (37).
- Essex — 69 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.7%. Top competitors: Coop (124), Premier (115), Londis (46).
There are 2,138 stores operated by Londis in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,892 stores (88.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Londis accounts for 3.0% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 98 stores (4.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.1%. Top competitors: Premier (180), Coop (97), Tesco (65).
- Surrey — 64 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Coop (78), Tesco (51), Premier (42).
- Essex — 46 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Coop (124), Premier (115), Tesco (69).
There are 1,959 stores operated by SPAR in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,160 stores (59.2% of the brand’s national footprint). SPAR accounts for 2.7% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Lancashire — 70 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.0%. Top competitors: Premier (112), Coop (55), Tesco (50).
- Belfast — 62 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.5%. Top competitors: Premier (21), Tesco (20), Coop (17).
- Devon — 49 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Coop (51), Premier (50), Tesco (39).
There are 1,719 stores operated by Morrisons in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,453 stores (84.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Morrisons accounts for 2.4% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 47 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.9%. Top competitors: Premier (180), Londis (98), Coop (97).
- Essex — 46 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Coop (124), Premier (115), Tesco (69).
- Hampshire — 39 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (94), Tesco (83).
There are 1,531 stores operated by Costcutter in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,238 stores (80.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Costcutter accounts for 2.1% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 51 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Premier (180), Londis (98), Coop (97).
- Birmingham — 46 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Premier (54), Tesco (48), 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 1,504 stores operated by Sainsbury's in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,360 stores (90.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Sainsbury's accounts for 2.1% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Surrey — 37 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.3%. Top competitors: Coop (78), Londis (64), Tesco (51).
- Kent — 33 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: Premier (180), Londis (98), Coop (97).
- Hampshire — 28 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (94), Tesco (83).
There are 1,143 stores operated by One Stop in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,050 stores (91.9% of the brand’s national footprint). One Stop accounts for 1.6% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 43 stores (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.6%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (94), Tesco (83).
- Birmingham — 34 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.4%. Top competitors: Premier (54), Tesco (48), Costcutter (46).
- Nottinghamshire — 33 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.0%. Top competitors: Premier (70), Coop (67), Tesco (31).
There are 1,117 stores operated by ASDA in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 939 stores (84.1% of the brand’s national footprint). ASDA accounts for 1.6% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 31 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.6%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (94), Tesco (83).
- Hertfordshire — 24 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Tesco (72), Londis (41), Coop (39).
- Lancashire — 24 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Premier (112), SPAR (70), Coop (55).
There are 1,117 stores operated by M&S in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 957 stores (85.7% of the brand’s national footprint). M&S accounts for 1.6% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 44 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: Coop (124), Premier (115), Tesco (69).
- Surrey — 40 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.6%. Top competitors: Coop (78), Londis (64), Tesco (51).
- Hertfordshire — 31 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: Tesco (72), Londis (41), Coop (39).
There are 1,098 stores operated by ALDI in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 918 stores (83.6% of the brand’s national footprint). ALDI accounts for 1.5% of all 71,383 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 (112), 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 (180), Londis (98), Coop (97).
- Derbyshire — 23 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: Coop (66), Premier (55), Tesco (26).
There are 1,075 stores operated by Lidl in the United Kingdom as of 30 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 852 stores (79.3% of the brand’s national footprint). Lidl accounts for 1.5% of all 71,383 stores in the United Kingdom.
- Hampshire — 26 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Coop (126), Premier (94), Tesco (83).
- Essex — 23 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Coop (124), Premier (115), Tesco (69).
- Devon — 20 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share