The Fresh Grocer has officially entered New York, debuting its first location in the state on Long Island on Friday.
The specialty grocer’s newest store, located at 871 Montauk Highway in Oakdale, brings the chain’s store count to 22 across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The store, spanning 26,000 square feet, includes a “from-scratch bakery,” butcher counter, full-service seafood department, deli with made-to-order sandwiches, grab-and-go prepared foods, sushi and international cheeses, according to the press release.
The store will also stock Bowl & Basket, Wholesome Pantry and Paperbird private label products developed by Wakefern and also sold in ShopRite stores. Online shopping services are available on The Fresh Grocer app and website, the announcement noted.
The store also includes energy-saving technologies like LED lighting and environmentally friendly refrigerant systems.
The latest Fresh Grocer location strengthens Wakefern’s presence on the East Coast, where the company already has six additional supermarket banners — ShopRite, Dearborn Market, Price Rite Marketplace, Fairway Market, Di Bruno Bros. and Gourmet Garage. Of Wakefern’s banners, ShopRite has the most dominant presence on Long Island, with around a dozen locations.
The store is owned by K. Thompson Foods, a family-owned company that also owns three Long Island ShopRite locations.
Over the past year, The Fresh Grocer has bolstered its presence. Last November, the specialty grocer gained 10 new stores when Northeastern Pennsylvania grocery Gerrity’s transitioned its 10 locations to the The Fresh Grocer banner.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with information provided by Wakefern Food Corp.
