This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Durham between 1925 and 2010, 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.
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Store tags:
- A&P
- Big Star/Colonial/Pender’s
- Byrd’s
- Harris Teeter
- Jamison
- Kroger
- Lowe’s
- Piggly Wiggly
- Winn-Dixie
Updated on 26 November 2022
Katie Riggs
May 28, 2020 at 7:15pmThere was. An A & P at the corner of Alston ave and East Main st also
Groceteria
May 28, 2020 at 7:35pmThat one is on the list. It’s 1109 East Main Street.
Tim
December 23, 2021 at 12:33amAccording to the November 9, 1960 edition of the Durham Morning Herald, A&P had the following locations in Durham:
404 Morgan Street
621 Broad Street
410 Chapel Hill Street
316 South Driver Street
1109 East Main Street
A&P dominate grocery store in Durham at this time. Winn Dixie had just two locations, and Kroger had only one location