Food Trivia - History Of Super Markets In The USA
In 1859 George Gilman and his partner George Huntington Hartford invented a new retailing idea, and opened their first store in New York City. 52 years later (1912) they had 400 stores, when George Hartford's son John had an even more radical idea for their stores. Within 5 years they had over 3,000 stores, and had revolutionized America's food habits.
3 questions: What was the first idea of the 2 Georges in 1859? What was the idea of Hartford's son John? Finally, what is the name of the company?
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shantihhh says :
A & P Supermarkets! In the 1950s the A&P was the world's largest grocer and, next to General Motors, A&P sold more goods than any other company in the world.
It was originally named The Great American Tea Company.
Posted on: 5 October 2007 - 1:56pm
The Tortilla Guy says :
Yes you are right !!!
The name of the company was originally the Great American Tea Company, which became the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, and John's new stores were named A & P - the first supermarkets.
The Tortilla Guy
Posted on: 6 October 2007 - 7:27am
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