Aberdeen
1121 NJ-34, Aberdeen, NJ (2001-mid 2000s): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, moved to 1129 NJ-34 at other end of strip mall in mid-2000sJoshAustin610
1129 NJ-34, Aberdeen, NJ (mid 2000s- ): Replacement store for former Grand Union at 1121 NJ-34
1129 NJ-34, Aberdeen, NJ (mid 2000s- ): Replacement store for former Grand Union at 1121 NJ-34
Basking Ridge
553 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001Bayonne
1 Lefante Way, Bayonne, NJ (2000s- ): New build store in the mid 2000sBerkeley Heights
404 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union (originally planned as a Mayfair Foodtown in the late 1980s, but never opened) acquired 2001The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Bloomfield
19 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ (1970s-1981): Built as a Stop & Shop-Medimart combination store, sold to A&P in 1981, became SuperFresh in 2016The Market Report | JoshAustin610 | Styertowne
8 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2001, built under Ahold in the late 90s JoshAustin610
8 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2001, built under Ahold in the late 90s JoshAustin610
Brick
55 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001JoshAustin610
8 NJ-70, Brick, NJ (1970-1980): Built as Stop & Shop-Bradlees combination store, and became Foodtown in 1980; now demolished
8 NJ-70, Brick, NJ (1970-1980): Built as Stop & Shop-Bradlees combination store, and became Foodtown in 1980; now demolished
Butler
1506 NJ-23, Butler, NJ (2001-2015): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed 2015 when Kinnelon opened across the highway, now demolishedThe Market Report | Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Carlstadt
625 Paterson Ave, Carlstadt, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Cherry Hill
1445 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Ravitz ShopRite in 2007 which closed in 2009, now Hung Vuong SupermarketJoshAustin610
400 E Evesham Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Ravitz ShopRite in 2007
400 E Evesham Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Ravitz ShopRite in 2007
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Clifton
1185 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ (2001-2009): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed and demolished 2009 when replacement store was built on the same propertyThe Market Report | Acme Style | Coolcat4333
16 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ (1960s-1981): Part of a Stop & Shop/Bradlees combination mall, became A&P in 1981 which closed in the early 90s and was subdivided
16 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ (1960s-1981): Part of a Stop & Shop/Bradlees combination mall, became A&P in 1981 which closed in the early 90s and was subdivided
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160 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ (early 2000s- ): Built as a Super Stop & Shop in the early 2000s
160 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ (early 2000s- ): Built as a Super Stop & Shop in the early 2000s
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Closter
33 Vervalen St, Closter, NJ (2001-ca. 2005): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed around 2005, now Whole FoodsJoshAustin610
356 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ (2015- ): Second location in Closter but not a replacement store, former A&P acquired 2015
356 Demarest Ave, Closter, NJ (2015- ): Second location in Closter but not a replacement store, former A&P acquired 2015
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East Brunswick
233 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ (1960s-1982): Built as a Stop & Shop, sold to Mayfair Foodtown in 1982 which became Edwards in 1995 and then rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000, which closed again in 2003JoshAustin610
233 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ (2000-2003): Stop & Shop returned to this space in 2000 by converting the former Edwards and closed the store in 2003
233 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ (2000-2003): Stop & Shop returned to this space in 2000 by converting the former Edwards and closed the store in 2003
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647 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ (2009- ): 90s era A&P closed in 2007, Stop & Shop opened in 2009
647 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ (2009- ): 90s era A&P closed in 2007, Stop & Shop opened in 2009
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1085 Inman Ave, Edison, NJ (2000- ): Built in the 1970s as a Mayfair Foodtown, later becoming Edwards in 1995 and then rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000
1085 Inman Ave, Edison, NJ (2000- ): Built in the 1970s as a Mayfair Foodtown, later becoming Edwards in 1995 and then rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000
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1185 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ (1970s-1981): Sold to A&P in 1981, which became a SuperFresh from 2016 to 2017 and then Lotte Plaza Market in 2019
1185 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ (1970s-1981): Sold to A&P in 1981, which became a SuperFresh from 2016 to 2017 and then Lotte Plaza Market in 2019
The Market Report | Acme Style | JoshAustin610 | Styertowne
Elizabeth
801 Newark Ave, Elizabeth, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards (which replaced an older Safeway - Finast - Mayfair - Edwards at 647 Newark Ave) rebranded 2000The Market Report
Emerson
600 Kinderkamack Rd, Emerson, NJ (late 2000s- ): New build on the site of a former Grand UnionFair Lawn
1717 River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ (1970s-1980): Approximate date and location of a store that was demolished for existing Inserra ShopRiteFlemington
334 NJ-31, Flemington, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2000JoshAustin610
Franklin Lakes
816 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001JoshAustin610
Freehold
160 Village Center Dr, Freehold, NJ (2011- ): Former Norkus Foodtown acquired 2011JoshAustin610
Galloway
327 S Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Village ShopRite in 2007JoshAustin610
Garwood
300 South Ave, Garwood, NJ (1971-1981): Built with strip mall in 1971, sold to Kings in 1981The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Hackensack
380 W Pleasantview Ave, Hackensack, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001JoshAustin610
Hanover
235 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ (1973-1978): Original co-anchor of Morris County Mall, sold to Manyfoods in 1978, sold to V&V Foodtown in 2003Grocery Archaeology | JoshAustin610
Hazlet
1105 NJ-36, Hazlet, NJ (late 1970s-1980): Built with co-anchor Bradlees in late 1970s, sold to Food Circus in 1980 and reopened as a FoodtownJoshAustin610
Highland Park
424 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ (2000- ): Built as a Pantry Pride, later Mayfair Foodtown, purchased by Edwards in 1995 and rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Hillsborough
649 US-206, Hillsborough, NJ (2000-2016): 1990s-era Edwards rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000, closed 2016 and subdivided; Patidar Supermarket took half of the spaceThe Independent Edition | JoshAustin610
Hillsdale
383 Washington Ave, Hillsdale, NJ (late 1960s-1981): Sold to Kings in 1981The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Howell
4083 US-9, Howell, NJ (2001-2004): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, moved 2004 to 4861 US-9JoshAustin610
4801 US-9, Howell, NJ (2004- ): Replacement store opened 2004 for former Grand Union at 4083 US-9
4801 US-9, Howell, NJ (2004- ): Replacement store opened 2004 for former Grand Union at 4083 US-9
Jackson
2275 W County Line Rd, Jackson, NJ (2000- ): Built as a Mayfair Foodtown, purchased by Edwards in 1995 and rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000JoshAustin610
Jersey City
232 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ (2000- ): Built as a Safeway in the 1950s, becoming Finast in 1962 and Mayfair Foodtown by the late 70s; purchased by Edwards in 1995 and then rebranded Stop & Shop in 2000; Stop & Shop sought to replace the store but it has yet to be replacedThe Market Report | JoshAustin610
Kendall Park
3391 NJ-27, Kendall Park, NJ (2000-mid 2000s): Built as a Mayfair Foodtown, purchased by Edwards in 1995 and rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000, closed shortly after a replacement store opened at 3333 NJ-27JoshAustin610
3333 NJ-27, Kendall Park, NJ (mid 2000s- ): Replacement store for 3391 NJ-27 location
3333 NJ-27, Kendall Park, NJ (mid 2000s- ): Replacement store for 3391 NJ-27 location
Keyport
100 NJ-36, Keyport, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2000The Market Report | Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Kinnelon
25 Kinnelon Mall, Kinnelon, NJ (2005- ): Former Pathmark acquired 2015, replaced older Butler storeThe Market Report | JoshAustin610
Laurel Springs
1200 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel Springs, NJ (2005-2007): Thriftway purchased by Super G in 1990s, rebranded 2005, purchased by Zallie ShopRite in 2007JoshAustin610
Long Branch
150 West End Ct, Long Branch, NJ (2011- ): Former Norkus Foodtown acquired 2011
Long Branch
150 West End Ct, Long Branch, NJ (2011- ): Former Norkus Foodtown acquired 2011
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425 Lewandowski St, Lyndhurst, NJ (2005- ): Replacement for 601 Riverside St location
Lyndhurst
601 Riverside St, Lyndhurst, NJ (2000-2005): Edwards rebranded 2000, relocated 2005, demolished425 Lewandowski St, Lyndhurst, NJ (2005- ): Replacement for 601 Riverside St location
Madison
133 Main St, Madison, NJ (2000- ): Mayfair Foodtown, later Edwards rebranded 2000The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Manalapan
700 Tennent Rd, Manalapan, NJ (2011-2015): Built as a Grand Union, then Norkus Foodtown and acquired by Stop & Shop in 2011; NetCost Market opened the space in 2019The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Middletown
800 NJ-35, Middletown, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Millburn
778 Morris Tpk, Short Hills, NJ (1969-1980): Built as Stop & Shop-Medimart combination store, but doesn’t resemble contemporary Stop & Shops so it is possible it was planned as another store; sold to Kings in 1980The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Monroe
1600 Perrineville Rd, Concordia, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2000JoshAustin610
Morris Plains
245 Littleton Rd, Morris Plains, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2000The Market Report | Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Mount Laurel
127 Ark Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ (2005-2007): Shop n Bag purchased by Super G, rebranded 2005, purchased by Eickhoff ShopRite in 2007JoshAustin610
892 Union Mill Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Ravitz ShopRite in 2007
892 Union Mill Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Ravitz ShopRite in 2007
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Mullica Hill
143 Bridgeton Pk, Mullica Hill, NJ (2005-2007): New build in 2005, purchased by Zallie ShopRite in 2007JoshAustin610
300 Sylvania Ave, Neptune, NJ (1960s-1980): Part of a Stop & Shop-Medimart-Bradlees combination store, sold to Food Circus Foodtown in 1980
300 Sylvania Ave, Neptune, NJ (1960s-1980): Part of a Stop & Shop-Medimart-Bradlees combination store, sold to Food Circus Foodtown in 1980
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Newark
525 Irvington Ave, Newark, NJ (1970s-1981): New build with the strip mall in the 1970s, sold to A&P in 1981, which closed around 2000 and was subdivided with LaRacca Foodtown taking most of the space; this later became Fine Fare around 2010 and then City SupermarketThe Market Report | JoshAustin610 | NewarkUSA
North Brunswick
871 US-1, North Brunswick, NJ (1970-1981): Opened as co-anchor with Bradlees, closed in 1981, later A&P and now subdividedJoshAustin610
859 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, planned to be replaced by new store in former Kmart next door
859 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, planned to be replaced by new store in former Kmart next door
The Market Report | Acme Style | The Caldor Rainbow | Dan Asnis | JoshAustin610
Parsippany
790 US-46, Parsippany, NJ (1975-1981): New build in 1975, sold to Kings in 1981 and then to Sunrise ShopRite later that year, whose new store next door replaced this oneGrocery Archaeology | JoshAustin610
Pennington
800 Denow Rd, Pennington, NJ (2005- ): New build store that may have been briefly branded Super GPhillipsburg
1278 US-22, Phillipsburg, NJ (2000- ): Former Edwards rebranded 2000A&P Preservation | JoshAustin610
Piscataway
571 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ (2000- ): Late-90s new-built Edwards store replacing a converted Mayfair Foodtown at 4999 Stelton Rd, South Plainfield, NJ which was an Edwards and then an A&P, later PathmarkJoshAustin610
Point Pleasant
3258 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001JoshAustin610
Point Pleasant Beach
505 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (2011- ): Former Norkus Foodtown acquired 2011Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Pompton Plains
500 NJ-23, Pompton Plains, NJ (2014- ): Former A&P acquired 2014The Market Report
Ramsey
1300 NJ-17, Ramsey, NJ (1974-1980): After Stop & Shop closed the store became a Grand Union until 2001JoshAustin610
Raritan
120 Orlando Dr, Raritan, NJ (2000-2017): Former Mayfair Foodtown, later Edwards rebranded 2000; closed 2017 with no replacementGrocery Archaeology | Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Ridgewood
175 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001; because of the store’s smaller size, liquor and pharmacy are on the second floorThe Market Report | JoshAustin610
Ringwood
130 Skyline Dr, Ringwood, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Rio Grande
3401 US-9, Rio Grande, NJ (2005-2007): New build in 2005, purchased by Village ShopRite in 2007 but never opened, remains vacantJoshAustin610
Saddle Brook
189 US-46, Saddle Brook, NJ (1970s-1981): Anchor with Bradlees and Medimart, closed 1981 and sold to A&P, later Foodtown which closed mid 90sJoshAustin610
Secaucus
3 Mill Creek Mall, Secaucus, NJ (2000-2009): Built as Mayfair Foodtown with the mall in 1987, purchased by Edwards in 1995, rebranded Stop & Shop in 2000 and closed in 2009JoshAustin610
Shrewsbury
179 Newman Springs Rd, Shrewsbury, NJ (2001-ca. 2006): Built as a very late Edwards in 2000 and rebranded Stop & Shop in 2001; briefly became a Food Circus Foodtown in 2007-08 and then Ocean State Job Lot from around 2013 to around 2020JoshAustin610
Sicklerville
532 Berlin-Crosskeys Rd, Sicklerville, NJ (2005-2007): Former Super G rebranded 2005, purchased by Zallie ShopRiteJoshAustin610
Somerset
1221 NJ-27, Somerset, NJ (late 2000s- ): Late 2000s new-build store on the site of a former Saker ShopRite which moved to the existing North Brunswick locationThe Market Report
940 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ (2000-mid 2000s): Built as Finast in 1973, Mayfair Foodtown in 1977, expanded 1983, purchased by Edwards in 1995, later rebranded Stop & Shop in 2000 and moved to a new location at 980 Easton Ave in the mid-2000s
940 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ (2000-mid 2000s): Built as Finast in 1973, Mayfair Foodtown in 1977, expanded 1983, purchased by Edwards in 1995, later rebranded Stop & Shop in 2000 and moved to a new location at 980 Easton Ave in the mid-2000s
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980 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ (mid 2000s- ): New build store that replaced older store at 940 Easton Ave in mid-2000s
980 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ (mid 2000s- ): New build store that replaced older store at 940 Easton Ave in mid-2000s
South Brunswick
4095 US-1, South Brunswick, NJ (2003-2013): Built in the late 1990s as a Grand Union and then remained open as a Grand Union Family Market owned by C&S from 2001-2003, when Stop & Shop took over; closed 2013The Market Report | JoshAustin610
South Plainfield
696 Oak Tree Rd, South Plainfield, NJ (1960s-1981): Very early Stop & Shop-Bradlees combination store that closed by 1981 and sold to A&PJoshAustin610
Sparta
60 Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ (2001-2012): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed 2012 when replacement store opened at 5 Town Ctr Dr, now Ocean State Job LotAcme Style | JoshAustin610
5 Town Center Dr, Sparta, NJ (2012- ): New build store replacing 60 Sparta Ave location in 2012
5 Town Center Dr, Sparta, NJ (2012- ): New build store replacing 60 Sparta Ave location in 2012
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Teaneck
665 American Legion Dr, Teaneck, NJ (2000- ): Built as an Edwards in 1995, converted 2000JoshAustin610
Tenafly
34 W Railroad Ave, Tenafly, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed for renovation in 2016 and reopened after a few monthsThe Market Report | JoshAustin610
Toms River
2360 US-9, Toms River, NJ (2001- ): Former Grand Union acquired 2001JoshAustin610
1401 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ (mid 2000s- ): Replaced older store on same property which was demolished
Union
1401 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ (2000-mid 2000s): Former Edwards rebranded 2000, closed and demolished mid 2000s for replacement store on same property1401 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ (mid 2000s- ): Replaced older store on same property which was demolished
The Market Report
Waldwick
19 Wyckoff Ave, Waldwick, NJ (2001-2017): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed in 2017, now Giant Farmers MarketThe Independent Edition | Acme Style | JoshAustin610
Wallington
375 Paterson Ave, Wallington, NJ (1970-1981): Built with the strip mall and then sold to A&P in 1981, which became a Food Basics around 2000 and then demolished for an Inserra ShopRiteJoshAustin610
Wanaque
4 Union Ave, Wanaque, NJ (ca. 2003- ): Former Grand Union purchased by Manyfoods in 2001, operated as a Foodtown for 1-2 years before becoming a short-lived CTown around 2003; previous building appears to have been demolishedWatchung
1511 US-22, Watchung, NJ (2003- ): New build store around 2003The Market Report
Wayne
1800 NJ-23, Wayne, NJ (1970s-1981): Anchor with Bradlees, closed in 1981 and sold to A&P which closed around 2000JoshAustin610
200 US-46, Wayne, NJ (1969-late 1970s): Located in an outparcel of the Willowbrook Mall and closed before the remaining New Jersey stores JoshAustin610
1220 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne, NJ (ca. 2001- ): Planned Grand Union that never opened
200 US-46, Wayne, NJ (1969-late 1970s): Located in an outparcel of the Willowbrook Mall and closed before the remaining New Jersey stores JoshAustin610
1220 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne, NJ (ca. 2001- ): Planned Grand Union that never opened
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West Caldwell
875 Bloomfield Ave, West Caldwell, NJ (1970-1980): Built as Stop & Shop-Medimart combination, Stop & Shop became Kings in 1980, Medimart sold to Walgreens in 1986, Stop & Shop retained property and terminated Kings’ lease in 2010, moving into the entire spaceThe Market Report | JoshAustin610
875 Bloomfield Ave, West Caldwell, NJ (2010- ): Took up Kings and Walgreens spaces which had previously been Stop & Shop and Medimart after terminating Kings’ lease in 2010
875 Bloomfield Ave, West Caldwell, NJ (2010- ): Took up Kings and Walgreens spaces which had previously been Stop & Shop and Medimart after terminating Kings’ lease in 2010
The Market Report | JoshAustin610
West Orange
235 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ (1970-1980): Stop & Shop opened by 1970 and closed in 1980; the space later became Pathmark and then Whole Foods around 2005The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Westfield
219 Elm St, Westfield, NJ (2000- ): Built as a Finast, then Mayfair Foodtown in the late 1970s, then Edwards in 1995 and rebranded to Stop & Shop in 2000The Market Report | Dan Asnis | JoshAustin610
Whiting
400 Lacey Rd, Whiting, NJ (2005- ): Opened in the late 90s as an Edwards, converted to Super G in 2001 before being rebranded to 2005JoshAustin610
Woodbridge
1555 St Georges Ave, Colonia, NJ (1970-1980): Later Foodtown and then A&P, building now Home DepotJoshAustin610
306 US-9, Woodbridge, NJ (1970s-1980): Opened in former Two Guys, demolished for existing Walmart
510 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ (1970s-1980): Built as a ShopRite, then Stop & Shop by 1970s, sold to Food Circus in 1980 which reopened the store as a Foodtown and later sold to Nicholas Markets around 2015, which rebranded to The Fresh Grocer in 2020
306 US-9, Woodbridge, NJ (1970s-1980): Opened in former Two Guys, demolished for existing Walmart
510 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ (1970s-1980): Built as a ShopRite, then Stop & Shop by 1970s, sold to Food Circus in 1980 which reopened the store as a Foodtown and later sold to Nicholas Markets around 2015, which rebranded to The Fresh Grocer in 2020
The Market Report | JoshAustin610
Wyckoff
430 Greenwood Ave, Wyckoff, NJ (1970s-1981): Built as Stop & Shop-Medimart combination, sold to A&P in 1981 and renovated to Futurestore concept; demolished by 2017 for Inserra ShopRiteJoshAustin610
327 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ (2001-late 2000s): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed and demolished in late 2000s for new location on same property
327 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ (late 2000s- ): New build store on the site of a former Grand Union that became a Stop & Shop in 2001
327 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ (2001-late 2000s): Former Grand Union acquired 2001, closed and demolished in late 2000s for new location on same property
327 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ (late 2000s- ): New build store on the site of a former Grand Union that became a Stop & Shop in 2001
FYI, Point Pleasant is Bridge Ave not Bridge St.
ReplyDeleteThe former S&S on 1555 St. Georges Ave in Colonia (Woodbridge) was never an A&P. It and the former Bradless next door have been replaced by Home Depot. https://www.flickr.com/photos/62355920@N00/7547588638
ReplyDeleteWhen Stop & Shop initially pulled out of New Jersey, it closed all its (remaining) stores on August 22, 1981. Kings purchased the following four Stop & Shop locations: Garwood, Hillsdale, Parsippany, and West Caldwell. A&P acquired the Stop & Shop locations in Bloomfield, Clifton, Edison, Newark, North Brunswick, Saddle Brook, South Plainfield, Wallington, Wayne, and Wyckoff, as well as an additional store in New City, New York. Newspaper reports in August 1981 stated that A&P would also take over Stop & Shop's East Brunswick store (at 233 Route 18), but that never happened; instead, a Foodtown opened in that location on December 6, 1981.
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly, Stop & Shop officials claimed that their New Jersey stores were profitable. But S&S decided to pull out of the area because it had too few stores in New Jersey in order to be competitive with other chains. FYI, the first New Jersey Stop & Shop opened in 1967.
Also, in contrast to what was commonly believed, the Cedar Knolls Stop & Shop actually closed prior to the chain's New Jersey exit; to be exact, that store closed on December 2, 1978, making it the first S&S to close in New Jersey. (A photo of the Cedar Knolls S&S appeared on Page E14 of the November 30, 1978 edition of the Daily Record.) The unprofitable store operated for fewer than five years, having opened on January 15, 1974. (The Cedar Knolls Bradlees opened on or around November 14, 1973, shortly before the S&S.) After Stop & Shop closed its Cedar Knolls store, the Michas Family relocated their Cedar Knolls Foodtown store from a smaller location elsewhere on Ridgedale Avenue. The new Foodtown opened its doors on January 31, 1979.
--A&P Fan
The Highland Park store was actually a Pantry Pride originally - it opened in March 1971 replacing a Food Fair on the same property that was demolished. It became Foodtown in 1978.
ReplyDeleteThe Somerset/Franklin Park store opened as a Finast in 1973, before becoming Mayfair-Foodtown in 1977. It was expanded in 1987.
The location of the Brick Route 70 store, which sat vacant for years and then as an empty lot for more years, finally has an Aldi open, along with further development happening presently.
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