Waldbaum's

Waldbaum's

Waldbaum's was a supermarket chain that was based in New York City. The chain was a subsidiary of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P), which purchased the company in 1986. Waldbaum's was known for its focus on customer service and quality products.

History

Waldbaum's was founded in 1904 by Sam Waldbaum, who opened a small grocery store in Brooklyn, New York. The store quickly gained popularity due to its focus on customer service and quality products. Over the years, the company expanded and by the 1970s, it had become one of the largest supermarket chains in New York City.

In 1986, Waldbaum's was purchased by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P), a large grocery company based in New Jersey. Under A&P's ownership, Waldbaum's continued to expand and by the 1990s, it had over 150 stores in the New York metropolitan area.

Demise

In 2015, A&P filed for bankruptcy and announced that it would be selling off its assets, including Waldbaum's. Many of the Waldbaum's stores were purchased by other supermarket chains, including Stop & Shop and Key Food. The last Waldbaum's store closed in November 2015.

Legacy

Despite its closure, Waldbaum's has left a lasting legacy in the New York City area. The chain is remembered for its focus on customer service and quality products, and many former customers still fondly remember shopping at Waldbaum's.

See Also

• Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
• Stop & Shop
• Key Food

References

• New York Times: "A&P to Sell Most of Its Food Stores"
• Wall Street Journal: "A&P Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy"
• Brooklyn Daily Eagle: "Waldbaum's: A Brooklyn Institution"

External Links

• Official Website (Archive)
• Facebook Page (Archive)