TOP SUPERMARKETS IN VIDEO

Kroger's size and strong commitment to video across most divisions leads the industry, but Giant Eagle's superior merchandising puts it above Albertson's, which would rank second based only on revenues. Schnuck, Wegmans and Randalls rank above Safeway based on their merchandising efforts. Key industry suppliers contributed to SN's analysis and ranking.

Giant Eagle Pittsburgh 201 130

3 Albertson's Boise, Idaho 882 820

4 Schnuck St. Louis 87 60

5 Wegmans Rochester, N.Y. 55 54

6 Randalls Houston 114 102

7 Safeway Pleasanton,

Calif. 1,367 250

8 Hy-Vee West Des

Moines, Iowa 240 160

9 Smith's Salt Lake City 150 120

10 Pathmark Woodbridge, N.J. 135 120

Source: SN's Top 75 list, Jan. 19, 1998. Source: SN and supplier estimates.