Supermarkets Chains in Los Angeles
Ralphs
http://www.ralphs.com
US grocery store chain located throughout California.
Smart & Final
http://smartandfinal.com
A popular non-membership warehouse grocery store that provides bulk food and kitchen supplies at wholesale prices.
Vons
http://www.vons.com
Charles Von der Ahe opened his first store in downtown LA in 1906. Vons has expanded all over southern California and Nevada and boasts 325 stores that sell everything from apples to toothpaste.
Trader Joes
http://www.traderjoes.com
Catering for people who care about food, Trader Joes provides locally grown produce as well as wide array of imported foods and drinks including a wide variety of cheeses and wines at very affordable prices. Much of the products are manufactured with an environmentally-conscious public in mind.
Gelson’s
http://www.gelsons.com/
One of the better supermarket chains with stores in upper middle-class areas throughout southern California.
Whole Foods
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Great quality supermarket with a wide variety of organic, health/environment-conscious food, drinks and other merchandise. The deli offers wonderfully prepared fresh food.
Hypermarkets
Target
http://www.target.com
Target’s red bulls eye is famous throughout the US. They sell cute, colorful design housewares, electronics, and fashion at affordable prices. Online mail order available. Only the Super Targets carry grocery items and these are on the outskirts of Los Angeles. See their website for locations.
Walmart
http://www.walmart.com
Competing head to head with Target is Walmart with its increasing number of stores opening up throughout the US. Great prices on everyday necessities including paper products, appliances and furniture. Online shopping is also available.
