Ranking the Most Dependable Food Retailers in the Industry
Newsweek, in collaboration with Statista, has unveiled the Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2025 across 23 industries, including the Grocery & Convenience Store category. The comprehensive rankings were determined through an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents and a social-listening analysis, considering factors such as customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust [1].
The top 10 most trustworthy companies in the Grocery & Convenience Store category are: WinCo Foods, Publix, Whole Foods Market, H-E-B, Kroger, QuikTrip, The Fresh Market, Big Y Foods, Albertsons Cos., and Sprouts Farmers Market [2].
WinCo Foods, which has expanded its footprint by adding warehouse-style stores, took the top spot. Publix, on the other hand, has opened a second location in Lexington, Kentucky [3]. Whole Foods Market's Executive Vice President of Growth and Development, Christina Minardi, was named Top Women in Grocery's Retail Trailblazer [4].
The ranking also includes other notable retailers such as Brookshire Brothers at No. 14, Target Corp. at No. 22, Walmart ranked No. 33, BJ's Wholesale Club was No. 35, and Meijer held the 49th position [5]. Kroger's chairman and CEO, Ron Sargent, attributed his company's position on the annual list to delivering great-quality food at low prices, offering dependable employment, caring for communities, and rewarding shareholders [5].
The complete rankings and methodology for determining the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025 are available online [1]. This is the fourth time that Newsweek, in collaboration with Statista, has recognized the Most Trustworthy Companies in America across various industries, providing guidance and highlighting the companies that are most trusted in the United States.
In addition to the Grocery & Convenience Store category, the ranking covers a variety of industries, including aerospace, health care, retail, and consumer goods. For instance, in the Retail Industry category, Costco Wholesale secured the No. 2 spot, while Amazon ranked No. 3 [2].
It's worth noting that any company facing significant scandals or lawsuits was excluded from the ranking process [1]. The ranking process also considered online media sentiment, ensuring a comprehensive and multi-stakeholder perspective [1].
In conclusion, the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025 rankings serve as a valuable resource for consumers, investors, and employees seeking to support businesses that prioritize trust, integrity, reliability, and workplace well-being.
- Industry-leading retailers, such as Whole Foods Market, are recognized for their commitment to lifestyle-focused products, with the Executive Vice President, Christina Minardi, being named Top Women in Grocery's Retail Trailblazer.
- In the Food-and-Drink sector, the ranking includes notable companies like WinCo Foods, which excel in market research and have expanded their stores to cater to various communities, taking the top spot.
- The comprehensive rankings, including those for the Retail Industry, consider factors such as customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust, ensuring that industry giants like Amazon and Walmart, despite their respective positions in the rankings, maintain a level of trust among their stakeholders.
