What are the most popular grocery stores in Canada in 2026?
This ranking covers the 25 grocery chains with the largest active Canadian audience, based on anonymized search-behaviour signals. Walmart leads with approximately 11M engaged shoppers in Canada in 2026.
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Top 25 most popular grocery chains in Canada
| Rank | Name | Canadian audience | Avg age | Female share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWalmart | 11M | 44.5 | 58.0% |
| 2 | CCostco | 8.9M | 42.4 | 63.6% |
| 3 | CCircle K | 4.7M | 40.2 | 51.1% |
| 4 | FFreshCo | 3.6M | 44.7 | 56.7% |
| 5 | RReal Canadian Superstore | 3.5M | 44.5 | 62.6% |
| 6 | WWhole Foods Market | 2.5M | 37.8 | 65.8% |
| 7 | LLoblaws | 2.4M | 43.4 | 63.4% |
| 8 | SShaw's | 1M | 39.4 | 63.5% |
| 9 | TTrader Joe's | 846k | 37.3 | 66.4% |
| 10 | CCora (hypermarket) | 701k | 37.1 | 66.1% |
| 11 | AAldi | 676k | 39.6 | 65.5% |
| 12 | HHelloFresh | 646k | 35.9 | 68.6% |
| 13 | SSainsbury's | 424k | 36.7 | 69.8% |
| 14 | LLidl | 307k | 35.7 | 64.8% |
| 15 | SSeafood City | 273k | 45.4 | 64.5% |
| 16 | TTesco | 273k | 37.1 | 65.9% |
| 17 | CCountdown (supermarket) | 269k | 41.5 | 59.9% |
| 18 | GGraze | 250k | 42.7 | 46.2% |
| 19 | PPlus (supermarket) | 246k | 38.4 | 93.1% |
| 20 | CCadbury | 245k | 40.7 | 49.0% |
| 21 | JJ. C. Penney | 228k | 38.3 | 78.2% |
| 22 | AArgos (retailer) | 216k | 36.1 | 51.0% |
| 23 | MMonoprix | 213k | 35.8 | 65.2% |
| 24 | CCarrefour | 190k | 39.4 | 56.2% |
| 25 | CCold Storage (supermarket) | 135k | 34.7 | 41.3% |
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Open audience directory →Frequently asked questions
Which grocery chain is the most popular in Canada in 2026?
Walmart ranks first with approximately 11M actively engaged Canadian shoppers.
How is grocery chain popularity measured?
We measure engagement through anonymized Canadian search-behaviour signals — searches for the chain, store locations, hours, weekly flyers, points programs and pickup or delivery over the trailing 12 months.
Is this the same as grocery market share?
No. Market share tracks dollars spent at the till. This ranking tracks how many people actively engage with each banner online, so a discount banner can out-engage a chain with higher revenue.
Are Quebec banners included?
Yes. Quebec-strong banners such as IGA, Maxi and Super C are measured on exactly the same metric as national chains. Because the ranking is Canada-wide, a banner concentrated in one province accumulates less total audience — click any chain to see its provincial breakdown, where the order can look very different.
How often is the ranking updated?
Quarterly. Flyer cycles, loyalty program changes and holiday shopping peaks can move positions.
Using this ranking for sponsorship & media planning
Rankings like this are the starting point for commercial questions: Which audiences match a brand's target group? How does a rights holder's fanbase compare to its league peers? Where does a media plan reach the most engaged fans? Rascasse combines audience size with demographics, regional distribution and brand affinities — the full dataset behind this page is available in the Rascasse Solution, including exports and benchmarking.
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