Founded in 1914 as the Economy Grocery Stores Company in Somerville, Massachusetts, Stop & Shop has grown to be the biggest grocery chain in the state.

The grocer's widespread presence in all areas of the state including both urban and rural, Stop & Shop is present in 97 cities according to scrapehero.com.

The Largest Grocery Chain In Mass. Operates 117 Stores

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Stop & Shop's success stems from its extensive store network, offering a broad range of products, including fresh produce, meats, bakery items, and household goods.

The chain emphasizes affordability, with competitive pricing and frequent promotions through its loyalty program, GO Rewards, which provides discounts and personalized offers.

Nature's Promise and Taste of Inspirations, the store's two brands offer both budget conscious products as well as organic stuff.

Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Stop & Shop employs thousands of residents, contributing significantly to the local economy. Its stores are often community hubs, providing not only groceries but also pharmacy services, online shopping, and delivery options through platforms like Peapod, which Stop & Shop pioneered as one of the first grocery delivery services. This focus on convenience has helped it maintain a competitive edge over rivals like Market Basket and Whole Foods.

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The organic food retailer Erewhon is known to be very pricey, however Erewhon has no locations in Massachusetts. They are popular in California. There were named the priciest grocer in America. #2? Whole Foods.

Where to grocery shop is a tough decision these days. It seems you can't make it out of the supermarket without it costing you less than $80. Massachusetts is not known for its super affordable lifestyle and it's home to one of the most "overpriced" grocery stores in America.

Massachusetts has 33 locations of one of the most 'expensive' grocery stores in America: Whole Foods

Whole Foods is about 15% more expensive than your average grocery store in Massachusetts.

There’s a reason why Whole Foods is often referred to as “Whole Paycheck.” Since being founded in 1980, Whole Foods has earned a reputation for being one of the most overpriced grocery stores in the country. It’s faced scandal after scandal, from selling a bottle of water with three stalks of asparagus for $6, to their former CEO blaming America’s obesity crisis on “making poor choices” and “ignorance.”

In 2017, it was purchased by Amazon, which led to price decreases, but Whole Foods still remains financially inaccessible to many shoppers. And now, with the rising cost of living, the store’s exclusivity is even more blatant. -delish.com

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