All rights reserved. Supermarkets The primary outlet for retail food in the United States is the supermarket.
Supermarkets carry a large number of brands for each item.
Often the items from coffee to packaged meats come in several sizes. In suburban areas supermarkets can be immense, with pharmacy departments, on-site bakeries, even aisles where you can buy motor oil and hardware. A truly giant supermarket might have a separate aisle for dog food and another for cat food. Small supermarkets in cities often offer less variety. In America, a trip to the supermarket can be a major expedition.