Somerfield plc is one of the largest retail grocers in the UK. It employs over 56,000 people nationwide and operates more than 1,200 smaller supermarkets (averaging 8,000 sq. ft.), mostly at in-town locations. About 600 stores operate under the Somerfield banner, and another 675 operate under the Kwik Save name. Somerfield provides more than 6,000 products under its own brand label and is focused on its bricks-and-mortar retail presence - it is the UK standard for the neighbourhood grocery store. Somerfield has also started opening markets at gas stations with partner Elf Aquitaine.
