A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea)
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactRon Burkle's Yucaipa acquired A&P, loaded debt, and failed to modernize one of America's oldest grocery chains. After two bankruptcies (2010, 2015), all remaining stores liquidated. ~28,000 jobs lost.
Ownership Information
A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea) is owned by Yucaipa Companies. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea) founded
Acquired by Yucaipa Companies for $600 million
A&P — America's oldest grocery chain — liquidated after Yucaipa PE ownership
Yucaipa loaded debt and failed to modernize one of America's oldest grocery chains (est. 1859). After two bankruptcies in 2010 and 2015, all remaining stores were liquidated. ~28,000 jobs lost.
A&P Files for Bankruptcy, Will Sell Off All Stores
New York Times →Before vs. After PE Acquisition
Store count
Reported 2015
Before PE
395 stores
After PE
0 (liquidated)
↓ 100%
Community Reviews
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CA (1)
Los Angeles
9583 Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90001
555-226-9845
FL (1)
Miami
3126 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-797-7410
TX (2)
Austin
9416 Main St
Austin, TX 73301
555-503-3485
Houston
2551 Main St
Houston, TX 77001
555-828-3510