Northeast Grocery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (Grocery) |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Schenectady, New York , United States |
Area served | Northeastern United States |
Key people | Frank Curci (CEO) |
| Products | Grocery stores |
Northeast Grocery serves as the holding company for Tops Friendly Markets, Price Chopper, and Market 32. Established in 2021 following a merger, the organization manages close to 300 retail locations throughout the northeastern region of the United States.
History
On February 8, 2021, Price Chopper and Tops revealed their intention to combine operations, resulting in the formation of Northeast Grocery with its central office located in Schenectady, New York. Both chains preserved their individual headquarters—Price Chopper in Schenectady and Tops in Williamsville—allowing their existing leadership teams to continue overseeing local management.
The merger reached completion nine months afterward, uniting store ownership under Northeast Grocery’s umbrella. Scott Grimmett, who was serving as President and CEO of Price Chopper at the time, led the merger efforts before stepping down in February 2022; he was succeeded by Frank Curci, CEO of Tops Friendly Markets. To comply with FTC regulations, 12 stores were divested and sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, with most subsequently rebranded as Grand Union.
Store locations
- Tops Friendly Markets – Operating 149 stores alongside 5 gas station/convenience outlets throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
- Price Chopper – Managing 131 stores across six states: Upstate New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania