Sorry. It’s been a bit. Things have been very hectic at the day job (you know, the one where I actually get paid). So…news: I forgot to mention it here when it first ran, but you just might see a quote and a photo from yours truly if you read…
Category: Vintage Photos
For some reason, I get extra productive on the site when I’m really stressed (updated with two new additions, 13 February 2025). New Jersey additions: Rutherford and Lyndhurst NJ Chain Grocery/Supermarket Locations, 1926-1957 Belleville and Nutley NJ Chain Grocery/Supermarket Locations, 1926-1972 Livingston, Maplewood, and The Oranges NJ Chain Grocery/Supermarket Locations,…
Rare kinescope (surprisingly good quality) of a 1967 epsiode of Supermarket Sweep set in a Food Fair location in Haverstraw, New York. A couple more entertaining finds: Digitized copies of Chain Store Age from the 1970s and 1980s Sainsbury’s goes self-service Provigo: Notre histoire (video)
Lots of fresh new Canadian content coming soon, including new and expanded location lists for various cities in Ontario; expansion of the ones for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta; and new photos. Watch this space! Until then, enjoy this photo of an A&P in Cambridge from 1996:
A&P bankruptcy filing indicates likely demise.