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.
According to a press release, the New Jersey-based Wakefern will retain the Morton Williams name, and a wholly owned subsidiary will operate the 17 stores included in the deal. Fifteen stores are in Manhattan, one in the Bronx, and one in Jersey City.
“We are very excited to welcome Morton Williams to our Wakefern family of supermarket banners,” said Wakefern President Mike Stigers in the release. “This acquisition is an incredible opportunity to continue the legacy of a storied New York City grocer while building on the business and adding even more product offerings, value and quality for shoppers.”…