This paper provides an overview of research studies conducted on food retailing in developing economies from 2000 to 2014 through the review of 154 articles published in English in 62 different journals related to food marketing and business economics. The main purpose is to identify discernible trends and profile the current state of food retailing in developing countries after the emergence of modern food distribution. This body of literature has anticipated the future of modern food retailing in emerging economies. This paper points out a number of research avenues for future studies in food retailing in developing economies.