Stop & Shop starts conversion of former New York A&P stores

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. announced Thursday that it would be starting to convert 25 stores it acquired from A&P. The company will be converting up to five stores at a time, closing them for about a week, with the last one being completed by Nov. 13.

“We are very excited to begin the store conversion process, and we will strive to minimize the inconvenience to customers,” Don Sussman, president of Stop & Shop New York Metro Division, said. “Stop & Shop is committed to improving the overall shopping experience in these 25 stores to meet the quality, selection and savings that customers have come to expect from us.”

Five stores will start to be converted on Oct. 16 for about seven days. The banks and pharmacies attached to these stores will continue to operate while the rest of the store is being converted to include new décor, updater refrigeration systems, new lighting and other improvements.

The converted stores will also feature the company’s entire signature fresh department, and will also offer an extensive amount of natural and organic products. Peapod, Stop & Shop’s Internet grocery will be available to customers, as it recently expanded to all five of New York City’s boroughs.

“Stop & Shop is committed to being a good neighbor in the communities where it does business,” Sussman said. “At each store grand opening event, Stop & Shop plans to make a charitable donation to a local non-profit organization that makes a positive impact on the lives of children. We're also pleased to welcome approximately 3,000 former A&P store associates to Stop & Shop, so shoppers should look forward to seeing many of the same friendly faces.”