1859–1878: Gilman era
The forerunner of A&P was founded in the 1850s as Gilman & Company by George Gilman (1826–1901) to continue his father's 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 … 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 … See more

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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 Chinese panels. A clerk stood behind a long … 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 … 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". See more