Mercadona has solidified its position as the undisputed market leader in the Spanish grocery sector, new data has revealed. Mercadona’s success is particularly pronounced in its core region of Levante, where its market share reached a record 34.1% – a gain of 1.9 points. Lidl increased its market share by 0.5 percentage points, to reach 6.9%, firmly holding third place nationally and intensifying its pursuit of Carrefour, in second place. Conversely, Carrefour saw its market share drop by one percentage point, to 9%, through August. Other PlayersElsewhere, Eroski Group saw its market share increase by 0.1 percentage point, to 4.3%, regaining ground in regions like the Basque Country and Catalonia.