This Beloved NYC Grocery Chain Has Just Been Sold After 70 Years of Family Ownership

This beloved NYC grocery chain has just been sold after 70 years of family ownership

Wakefern Food Corp has announced it will purchase Morton Williams supermarkets, an acquisition that will combine two family-owned grocery businesses with deep roots in the Northeast.

NYC upscale supermarket chain Morton Williams sold to ShopRite owner

The grocer, founded by the Sloan family since 1952, will continue to operate its 17 Big Apple locations under the Morton Williams banner, co-owner Avi Kaner said.

Wakefern to acquire Morton Williams

A subsidiary of the company will run the chain’s 17 stores in the New York City metro area.

Allegiance Retail Services Thanks Morton Williams for Partnership

Iselin, NJ – Allegiance Retail Services, a leading retailer-owned grocery coop, announced that Morton Williams supermarkets will be leaving the cooperative based on the sale of their business to Wakefern.  Morton Williams became a trusted and highly regarded member of Allegiance Retail Services in September of 2022. From the onset, Avi Kaner, owner, Morton Williams, took an active role in the cooperative, being nominated to the Board of Director…

Wakefern buying upscale NYC chain Morton Williams (updated)

The basics: Wakefern to acquire 17-store Morton Williams supermarket chain All Morton Williams locations will retain brand identity PRRC Inc. to operate stores; adding buying power and value Deal expands Wakefern’s footprint, wholesale distribution Wakefern Food Corp. is acquiring upscale New York City grocery chain Morton Williams Supermarkets. As part of the agreement announced Aug. 7, the Keasbey-based supermarket giant will continue operati…

Wakefern Food Corp. buying NYC grocery chain Morton Williams

Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding its portfolio.