Why it has taken so long for large fancy-food grocers to take hold in New York City is open to debate.

But all this is about to change, now that Wal-Mart itself, the nation's largest grocer, has decided to take organic food seriously.

As a result of John's marketing concepts, A&P was now the largest grocer in the country.

It had 3.1% of the Houston market, making it the sixth largest grocer in Houston.

In July 1999 it had 3.2% of the area market share, still being the sixth largest grocer.

Although unprofitable, at the time Shopfast was the largest online grocer in Australia.

It is now the nation's largest grocer, toy seller and furniture retailer.

It requires certain large grocers to provide health care benefits for their employees.

In 1980 Randall's had 8% of the Houston area grocery market, making it the fourth largest grocer there.

In July of that year it had 20.2% of the area market, making it the second largest grocer there.