Morton Williams

Morton Williams Supermarkets is an American upscale supermarket chain operating seventeen stores in the New York City metropolitan area. It features ShopRite products as its private-label brand, supplied by ShopRite's parent company, Wakefern Food Corporation.[2][3]

History

The first location opened in the Bronx in 1952 and originally operated under the independent Associated Supermarkets brand.[1]

In October 2025, it was reported that Wakefern Food Corp. had completed its acquisition of the company.[4]

Locations

Morton Williams operates 15 supermarkets in Manhattan, as well as one in the Bronx and one in Jersey City.[5]

There are also three liquor stores in Manhattan operating under the name Morton Williams Wine & Spirits. These stores are independently owned and operated separate from the chain of supermarkets.[5]

References

  1. A Q&A with Avi Kaner, Owner of Morton Williams Supermarkets New York Jewish Life, September 19, 2017, retrieved September 16, 2019^
  2. Wakefern Food Corp. Grocery.com, retrieved September 16, 2019^
  3. Wakefern, Gristedes Expand Wholesale Agreement to Include Grocery Progressive Grocer, March 31, 2010, retrieved September 16, 2019^
  4. Wakefern Completes Purchase of Morton Williams Progressive Grocer, retrieved 2025-10-09^
  5. Locations Morton Williams, retrieved September 16, 2019^