Calgary’s rising population and density drives grocery demand

Since 2008, the amount of grocery store space available per individual in Calgary has decreased from 3.5 per capita to 2.5 per capita. This reduction reflects a shift in the retail landscape, driven by evolving market demands and urban development trends.
The average size of grocery stores peaked at 62,000 square feet in the 2000s but has since declined to 41,000 square feet for newly developed stores. This trend is influenced by the rise of high-density neighborhoods and changing consumer preferences.
The expansion in population and density has outpaced the current availability of grocery stores, leading to a gap in meeting consumer demand. In response, companies have opted towards quickly developing more smaller, compact grocery stores to better accommodate this growing need.

18 février 2025