I would have preferred Trader Joe's but Whole Foods will be welcomed.

Yea!!

A&P had a golden opportunity to upgrade their store and become a competitive enterprise . Morristown and Mendham shoppers needed another option to King's. "They could have been a contender"

That will be one tiny whole foods unless they tear down and build a multi-story building. Love the idea but wish they would grab a bigger space

@maryann. Why do some people always have to be Debbie Downer. This is great news and will benefit so many consumers let alone create some more jobs in town. I would love if they acquire A&P liquor license. Madison carried some great selections of wine and beer before they had to give up their license

Such great news! And so close to home! Just wish it was sooner!

HOORAY!! I hope they hire some of the A&P employees - a nice group of people.

oh great. Another high priced food store to compete with Kings.

Does this mean that all A&P/Pathmarks will close or be sold? Rumors are that current A&P honcho Ron Burkle will take control of Supervalu's Acme and Shaws (Star) divisions soon in the Northeast; therefore he must unload all current A&P banners to satisfy Obama controlled FTC.

P.S. Whole Foods is a ripp-off. Many identical items can be purchased at a traditional market much cheaper. Most "365" private label items are packed by the same packers who supply us. There are many tricks in private label, be careful!! For the best deals, please shop at Food Basics USA in Brooklyn. Thank you

Sad to read the A&P will be closing. Have been shopping there since 1979 !

I am thrilled - I wish they were coming sooner - A&P could have made a go of it but it has gone down hill and even though it is the closest food store around I have not been there for years!

I don't have a problem with a Whole Foods in town but I do have a problem with them replacing the A&P. Can't they find another space? What about all that empty retail space in the Epstein's (40 Park) building? Not everyone in town is able to afford King's prices and Whole Foods will be more expensive. The only other grocery store in town is The Morris Gourmet Farms market behind Staples...they have a decent selection and it's a great store for fish and produce, but they don't carry many of the national brands or have the sales and specials that a supermarket does. It's a real shame that there will be less affordable food within walking distance.

I don't agree it's a great idea at AT ALL.  Morristown needs a market the average person can afford--not another high-priced, over-priced market.  I won't be able to shop there, and I frequent the A&P at least 3 times a week.  Bad move, and I am sure I am not alone with my opinion!

Or you can support local owned Grassroots Market filling the hole that was the old Health Shoppe. Judging by the one in Denville this one should be really nice.

p.s. i dont even shop at wholefoods except to get a few things the cheaper markets have. if you shop at a&p why would you switch completely to whole foods. theyre two different things for the most part.

Bummer, I'll live right up the hill from the most expensive grocery store around. But I do second the notion that they pick up the A&P staff, they are gems. I just hope Wholefoods treats them better than A&P has.

WF prices are much higher than A&P. Where will the lower income people shop?

Move to Seaside Heights, you cheap bitch.

What would be great -- a Wegmans, though I think I heard they're finally coming to north jersey? Better than whole foods and at Shoprite prices.

For those that are concerned about price, there is still the Foodtown in the Walmart plaza in Cedar Knolls...

Foodtown is priced right, but not exactly within walking distance. Morristown keeps losing grocery stores. The Grand Union closed in `79. This was near the corner of South & Elm. It became a Merrill Lynch office and now appears to be a medical plaza, This is behind the Swiss Chalet Bakery building. Then the Shop Rite by the train station took off somewhere in the `90`s. It became the Staples. And now the A&P. What`s a poor boy to do ?

According to Staples their Morristown store opened in July of 2000. I would have said it was earlier than that. Maybe it was empty for a while after the Shop Rite departed, I don`t recall. Went to that Shop Rite hundreds of times.

As a realtor, it occurs to me that instead of focusing on the higher prices Whole Foods will charge compared to the A&P, the homeowners in the neighborhood should look at the positives. They will experience an increase in the values of their homes because of the proximity to an upscale supermarket.

I have never shopped a store with so much fresh food and the nicest people. The prepared food is delicious and without all the chemicals and additives. The 365 brand is competitive in pricing and the nutrition is better than most brands. Can't wait to have them close by!

Correction: Spelled R A T A B L E S P.S. I ain't perfect like the prez, barryo

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