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 howev

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