The forerunner of A&P was founded in the 1850s as Gilman & Company by George Gilman (1826–1901) to continue … See more

The A&P Historical Society describes early stores as "resplendent emporiums" painted in vermilion and equipped with a large gas light T sign. Interiors included crystal chandeliers, tin ceilings, and walls with gilt-edged Chin… See more

For most of its history, A&P operated its stores under that name. That changed during the Scott and Wood eras when A&P created chains, or used the original names of acquired chains. The following were A&P's retai… See more

When A&P was founded, there were no branded food products, and retailers sold food commodities in bulk. In 1870, the company became among the first to sell a branded pre-packaged food product, introducing … See more

What became Woman's Day was started by A&P in 1931, as a free leaflet with menus. In 1937, it was expanded into a magazine that was sold exclusively in A&P stores, for 5 cents. Circulation reached 3 million in 1944 and 4 … See more

• In the opening scene of the movie Breaking Away Dennis Quaid sings "When I die I want to be buried in the parking lot of a A&P".
• Gillian Darmody played by Gretchen Mol & Roy Phillips go to dinner with executives from A&P in … See more