The Hartford Era Ends A&P Under Antitrust Challenge
George L and John A Hartford built A&P on low cost food retailing. Antitrust suits threaten to strip leaders, alter policies, and possibly close stores. Uncertain future for price, wages, and employment as new ownership may replace current A&P stores.
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George L. Hartford
John A. Hartford
A&p
Anti-Trust
Court seeks end to A&P manufacturing plants
Anti trust lawyers urge court to force sale of A and P manufacturing facilities arguing higher prices would follow if brands ceased. They claim food prices would drop elsewhere as suppliers cut losses from selling to A and P, while defense says suppliers benefit from higher volume and cheaper sales to all grocers.
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Anti-Trust
Washington
A&p
A&P’s
Bokar
Red Circle
Ann Page Foods
White House