This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in St Louis between 1933 and 1975, 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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Notes:
- The Bettendorf and Rapp’s stores were listed under the consolidated name. They may have operated under the two individual banners. I don’t know for sure.
- Kroger owned the Piggly Wiggly stores in St Louis at least as early as 1933.
Additional resources:
Store tags:
- A&P
- AG
- Bettendorf-Rapp
- Food Center
- Gold Star
- IGA
- Kroger
- National/Del Farm
- Schnuck’s
- Tom Boy
Updated on 26 November 2022
S Flick
May 9, 2023 at 2:55pmRapp’s operated a store in the General Grant shopping center, in the 8400 block of Watson Road, St. Louis, Missouri. Though the shopping center is now in Webster Groves, at the time Rapp’s was there it was in Marlborough, Missouri.
Jack Spencer
October 6, 2024 at 7:11amRegarding the Rapp store in the General Grant Shopping Center. This center remains in the Village of Marlborough. Webster Groves and Marlborough share the same 63119 zip code.
This store was purchased by Schnucks in 1970 and remained open until the 1980s. Dollar Tree and an antique store split this store today. Was combined as Bettendorf-Rapp until 1970.
david nelson
October 17, 2024 at 10:16amThe Remley (Thomas Market) on 700 N 6th street was still in operation in the 70’s. I was best friends with Mike Remley – grandson – and he was running that market and one in Ucity back then. He and I used to grab some grub and take it back to his place and cook it and play music together.