New Jersey’s Most Popular Grocery Store

There's something comforting about going to a local grocery store and knowing exactly how to find the items you want. Plus, local grocery stores are often filled with friendly faces and workers who have been there for years, even decades, so it becomes a true community feel. It's not something people think about every day, but there's something magical and friendly about your local grocery stop. So, what's the most popular grocery shop in this state? Now, one study has the research to answer that question.

So, where did the supermarket get its start? According to Groceteria, it was a long time ago. "Chain grocery retailing was a phenomenon that took off around the beginning of the twentieth century in the United States, with the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in 1859 and other small, regional players," they state. "Grocery stores of this era tended to be small, generally less than a thousand square feet, and also focused on only one aspect of food retailing."

Today, grocery stores can be huge. Stop in, and you'll find everything from fresh vegetables to seasonal items to brownie ice cream. So, what's the most popular grocery store in the state?

The experts at Kitchn have a feature out naming the most popular supermarket in each state. "Naturally, we were curious what makes people choose to shop at one grocery store over another and how that differs across the country," they explain in the piece. "So, we set out to find the best grocery store in every state."

So, what's the most popular supermarket in New Jersey? In the piece, they state that the spot is ShopRite." Of the special place, they state, "ShopRite has over 300 locations, but more than half are in New Jersey, making it the state’s top pick. Alex, our assistant editor, grew up going there and loves its variety and cultural aisles." So, if you haven't checked out ShopRite yet, now is your chance.