Larger supermarkets in North America and in Europe typically sell many items among many brands, sizes and varieties. U.S. publisher Supermarket News lists the following categories, for example:[42] Hypermarkets have a larger range of non-food categories such as clothing, electronics, household decoration and appliances.
- Bakery (packaged and sometimes a service bakery and/or onsite bakery)
- Beverages (non-alcoholic packaged, sometimes also alcoholic if laws permit)
- Nonfood & Pharmacy (e.g. cigarettes, lottery tickets and over-the-counter medications (as laws permit), DVD rentals, books and magazines, including supermarket tabloids, greeting cards, small selection of home goods like light bulbs, housewares (typically limited)
- Personal care e.g. cosmetics, soap, shampoo
- Produce (fresh fruits and vegetables)
- Floral (flowers and plants)
- Deli (sliced meats, cheeses, etc.)
- Prepared Foods (packaged and frozen foods)
- Meat (fresh packaged, frozen, sometimes with a butcher service counter)
- Seafood (fresh packaged, frozen, sometimes with a butcher service counter)
- Dairy (milk products and eggs)
- Center store (e.g. detergent, paper products, household cleaning supplies)
- Multicultural (ethnic foods
- Bulk dried foods
