Independently owned and operated stores that go to market under the common store banner of C-Town. C-Town was founded in 1975 by a dedicated group of individuals who believed that their combined purchasing power and unified advertising program could lower the cost of groceries to their customers. This way they could better compete with the larger impersonal chain grocery store.

The birth of a company small or large represents a very passionate event and maybe a little romantic too. This is how Ceriello Fine Foods was born back in 1973. With the tradition of a farmer, and the respect for the product of the mother earth, Andrea Ceriello found A. Ceriello Corporation, (Ceriello Fine Foods). The purpose of Ceriello Fine Foods was to provide an array of fine foods and food products to the most esigent of his clients, maintaining a delicate balance of a natural product. Ceriello Fine Foods started as a Long Island north shore Italian specialty shop and grew to be one of the region leaders.

Fast forward to the 21st Century. Nick D'Agostino, Jr. is Chief Executive Officer and his two sons, Nicholas III and David, operate the 23-store D'Agostino chain. The stores are small, but they stock a wide variety of high quality groceries, produce, meat, poultry, and seafood as well as deli items. The chain may be small by food industry standards, but D'Agostino enjoys a big reputation both in the city and nationally. Movies and television shows shot on location in New York frequently use D'Agostino stores or "DAG BAGS" to help impart a sense of New York City realism. Network reporters often report grocery or food news "on location" at D'Agostino stores. D'Agostino is NYC super marketing.

The Greene Grape began in 2004 with a small wine store in Fort Greene dedicated to small production wine in an affordable price range. Today that commitment has extended to a 2nd store in Manhattan.

In the annals of merchandising history, Michael J. Cullen's story stands out as one of vision, courage and tenacious perseverance. Like the best of the innovators from our nation's past, the contributions he made to society during his lifetime continue to affect us to this day. Today, three generations later, King Kullen is still family controlled and operated, remains a leader in the supermarket industry and is recognized by the Smithsonian Institute as America's First Supermarket.

Pioneer Supermarkets have a long tradition of serving consumers in New York City and surrounding communities, and there are currently more than 50 Pioneer Supermarkets located in the New York metropolitan area. Each store is independently owned and operated by local merchants familiar with the needs of their local neighborhoods.

More than a supermarket with restaurants. It is an energetic marketplace, an opportunity to taste and take home the products of artisans who till, knead and press to bring you the highest quality products at fair price. Eataly has assembled the absolute best Italian producers from every region under one roof and the absolute best chefs to cook their wares; Eataly is the heartbeat of Italy.

Headquartered on an 11 acre facility in New York City, Western Beef operates their own meat, grocery and produce warehouses. The warehouses carry both national and private label brands. Operating these warehouses, allows Western Beef to buy truckloads direct from manufacturers and farmers, cutting out the middle man and then passing these savings to our customers in the form of lower prices.

V & J Hillside Market is a 5000 square foot specialty store located below Todt Hill. We have been in operation for ten years now with steady growth through word of mouth.

Met Foodmarkets have been serving consumers in New York City and surrounding communities for more than 40 years, and there are currently more than 80 Met Foodmarkets located in the New York metropolitan area. Each store is independently owned and operated by local merchants familiar with the needs of their local neighborhoods.

From a small, struggling cooperative with seven Members – all owners of their own grocery stores – ShopRite has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and the largest employer in New Jersey. The cooperative is comprised of 43 members who individually own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite banner. Today, more than 50,000 people are employed by Wakefern Food Corporation, the merchandising and distribution arm of the company, and the 190 ShopRite stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Known far and wide for their high quality fruits and vegetables, Cross Island Fruits has been serving The Lynbrook, Malverne, Franklin Square, Rockville Centre, Valley Stream and West Hempstead Community for more than 30 years.

For over 50 years, Associated Supermarkets has provided the freshest quality of foods, the best service to customers, along with the lowest prices available.

The Alpine Pork Store was established in 1973 and has served the Catskill Mountain region for over 35 years. The Flammer family has worked hard to bring the finest quality meats and import goods to its customers in the Catskill Mountains. Come try our homemade specialties and browse our shelves filled with unique import specialties and gifts.

In the annals of merchandising history, Michael J. Cullen's story stands out as one of vision, courage and tenacious perseverance. Like the best of the innovators from our nation's past, the contributions he made to society during his lifetime continue to affect us to this day. Today, three generations later, King Kullen is still family controlled and operated, remains a leader in the supermarket industry and is recognized by the Smithsonian Institute as America's First Supermarket.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company gives it to them at Waldbaum's. Waldbaum's stores in Long Island are delighting customers with aisle after aisle of outstanding products, including the finest array of fruits, vegetables, deli, and other fresh foods available anywhere. Banking, Pharmacies and florists are all available under one roof in our new stores - redefining the neighborhood supermarket.

For over 50 years, Associated Supermarkets has provided the freshest quality of foods, the best service to customers, along with the lowest prices available.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company gives it to them at Waldbaum's. Waldbaum's stores in Long Island are delighting customers with aisle after aisle of outstanding products, including the finest array of fruits, vegetables, deli, and other fresh foods available anywhere. Banking, Pharmacies and florists are all available under one roof in our new stores - redefining the neighborhood supermarket.

One of our main features is Boar's Head Brand cold cuts and we sell more than anybody in Catskill, NY. Not just because we use it on our sandwiches, but because we also sell it by the pound and we do it at competitive prices to supermarket brands

In the annals of merchandising history, Michael J. Cullen's story stands out as one of vision, courage and tenacious perseverance. Like the best of the innovators from our nation's past, the contributions he made to society during his lifetime continue to affect us to this day. Today, three generations later, King Kullen is still family controlled and operated, remains a leader in the supermarket industry and is recognized by the Smithsonian Institute as America's First Supermarket.