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by trounce 4327 days ago
Average gross margin in a traditional grocery store in the US is 26-33%, depending on local competition. There is a huge range (0-90%) by product category however.

Net income after labor, distribution, and fixed costs ranges 1-6%, depending largely on market share and fixed cost control

Reference: I helped traditional retailers with price optimization for almost 20 years