Stop & Shop: Your Local New England Grocery Store Chain

Stop & Shop: A New England Tradition

For over 100 years, Stop & Shop has been a beloved New England grocery store chain. With locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, Stop & Shop is a convenient one-stop shop for all your grocery needs.

Stop & Shop's Humble Beginnings

Stop & Shop traces its roots back to 1914 when the Rabinovitz family opened a small grocery store in Boston's North End. This original store focused on providing excellent service and quality groceries to local customers. Over the next few decades, Stop & Shop expanded to more locations in the Greater Boston area and began to modernize its stores to better serve customers.

Growth & Expansion

By the late 1950s and early 1960s, Stop & Shop was rapidly growing and started to expand beyond Massachusetts. Stop & Shop stores opened across Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The company also accelerated the pace of modernization efforts during this time. Stores were renovated to include more modern conveniences like bakeries, pharmacies and expanded deli counters.

Stop & Shop also introduced innovations like computerized checkout stands and inventory systems during the 1970s & 1980s. These efforts helped improve efficiency and enhance the overall shopping experience for customers. As the company grew over the years, Stop & Shop did not lose sight of its New England roots and maintained a strong connection to local communities.

One-Stop Shopping Destination

Today, Stop & Shop has over 400 store locations and continues to be a popular grocery store chain throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. Stores range in size from 15,000 square feet to over 60,000 square feet to meet the needs of local shoppers.

Grocery Department

The grocery department remains the heart of any Stop & Shop store. Shoppers will find aisles fully stocked with all your household needs from fresh produce, dairy products, bread & bakery items to canned/dry goods and frozen foods. Stop & Shop sources many items locally when possible to provide customers with high-quality ingredients.

Fresh Departments

Beyond the grocery aisles, Stop & Shop has some of the best fresh departments around including:

• Delis with Boar's Head meats, salads, sandwiches and prepared meals
• Freshly baked breads, cakes and pastries from the in-store bakery
• Butcher shops with premium cuts of meat
• Extensive seafood departments with fish delivered daily
• Floral departments with bouquets for any occasion

Pharmacy, Floral & More

Many Stop & Shop locations provide additional convenience with amenities like:

• Pharmacies with friendly pharmacists
• Beer, wine and liquor sections
• In-store bank branches
• Sushi and salad takeaway stations
• Expanded natural/organic sections

Great Deals & Savings

Stop & Shop helps New Englanders save money through:

Weekly Circular & Coupons

Check the weekly circular for special deals and clip digital coupons right from your Stop & Shop account for extra savings.

Gas Rewards

Link your Stop & Shop card to your account and earn gas savings per dollar spent online or in stores.

Club Cards

Signing up for the free Stop & Shop card provides access to weekly coupons, gas rewards and promotions.

Peapod by Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop's grocery delivery and pickup service, Peapod, makes shopping easy and convenient. Place your order online and have groceries delivered or swing by to pick them up without having to enter the store.

Community Connection

Even as a large grocery chain today, Stop & Shop maintains strong community roots through local partnerships and outreach including:

Supporting Local Causes

Stop & Shop has supported organizations like Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and local food banks for years through fundraising and food drives.

Giving Back

The Bloomin’ 4 Good Program allows customers to have Stop & Shop donate $1 for every $10 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet purchased to a local nonprofit.

For over 100 years, Stop & Shop has been the go-to neighborhood grocer for shoppers throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. With continued growth plans focused on providing convenience and value, Stop & Shop will remain a popular grocery destination for years to come.

FAQs

How can I save money at Stop & Shop?

There are many ways to save money at Stop & Shop including joining the free Stop & Shop card program to earn gas rewards and access weekly digital coupons. You can also check the weekly circular for featured deals and clip coupons to stack savings on your favorite items.

Does Stop & Shop offer grocery delivery?

Yes, through Peapod by Stop & Shop you can order groceries online and have them delivered to your home at a time that works best for you. This service allows you to skip going to the store. Stop & Shop also offers grocery pick up at many locations.

What types of fresh departments are offered?

Stop & Shop provides excellent fresh departments like bakeries with breads and sweets, full-service deli counters, butcher shops, expansive seafood sections with daily deliveries and floral departments for bouquets, arrangements and plants.

Does Stop & Shop have pharmacies in stores?

Most Stop & Shop locations have full-service pharmacies (some open 24 hours a day) with friendly pharmacists who can answer medication questions and fill your prescriptions while you shop. The pharmacies accept most major insurance plans.