Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop is a well-established supermarket chain with deep roots in the Northeast, tracing its beginnings to 1914 when it opened as the Economy Grocery Stores Company in Somerville, Massachusetts. Over the decades, the company has grown steadily, both through organic expansion and notable mergers, including its 1996 combination with Giant Food, which helped strengthen its regional presence. Today, as of November 2025, Stop & Shop operates approximately 350 stores, with its footprint focused in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.

The company is part of Ahold Delhaize, a global food retail group, which provides access to significant resources and operational expertise. In recent years, Stop & Shop has taken a disciplined approach to its store portfolio, closing underperforming locations while investing heavily in remodeling and digital upgrades. Over 190 stores have been remodeled, reflecting a commitment to modernizing the shopping experience and meeting evolving consumer expectations. These investments have included enhancements to in-store offerings as well as expanded digital services such as online grocery delivery and pickup.

Stop & Shop’s current strategy emphasizes its core markets in the Northeast, where it continues to refresh stores and adapt formats to fit changing community needs. With a longstanding reputation and a sizable regional presence, the chain remains a prominent anchor in grocery-anchored retail centers. Its ongoing evolution and investment in store formats, digital capabilities, and customer experience underscore its role as a stable and adaptable tenant in the commercial real estate landscape.