This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Goldsboro between 1925 and 2020, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections. Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.

View and download a copy of this location spreadsheet via Google Sheets.

Notes:

• Goldsboro was one of only four cities in North Carolina that ever hosted a Safeway store. The others were Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids, and Kitty Hawk.

Store tags:

• A&P
• Big Star/Colonial/Penders
• Farm Fresh
• Foodland
• IGA
• Piggly Wiggly
• Safeway
• Winn-Dixie