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=== 1895-1964: Gerrity's Market === |
=== 1895-1964: Gerrity's Market === |
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In 1895, [[William Gerrity]] opened '''Gerrity's Market''', a meat shop that preceded the present-day supermarket. It was located at 345 Railroad Avenue, [[Scranton, Pennsylvania|Bellvue, West Scranton]]. He partnered with [[Josph Hoban]], and together they opened two other stores and started a meat delivery service . In 1945, Hoban sold his half of his business to Gerrity. 3 years later, Gerrity's three sons, Joseph, William Jr., and Thomas inherited the stores. William Jr. moved and Thomas died, leaving Joseph the owner of Gerrity's Market. He decided to keep it open.<ref name="hist" /> |
In 1895, [[William Gerrity]] opened '''Gerrity's Market''', a meat shop that preceded the present-day supermarket. It was located at 345 Railroad Avenue, [[Scranton, Pennsylvania|Bellvue, West Scranton]]. He partnered with [[Josph Hoban]], and together they opened two other stores and started a meat delivery service . In 1945, Hoban sold his half of his business to Gerrity. 3 years later, Gerrity's three sons, Joseph, William Jr., and Thomas inherited the stores. William Jr. moved and Thomas died, leaving Joseph the owner of Gerrity's Market. He decided to keep it open.<ref name="hist" /> |
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=== 1964-1979: Meat delivery service, fire, and reopening === |
=== 1964-1979: Meat delivery service, fire, and reopening === |
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The delivery service had grown all across [[Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania|Lackawanna County]]. [[Neal Fasula]] joined the company in 1964 and left in 1969 to pursue a job in [[New York City]]. Gerrity's Market burnt down after Fasula left. He returned to West Scranton and, along with Joe Gerrity, opened a new meat store. A few years later, Gerrity sold his half to Fasula, who decided to keep the Gerrity's name. |
The delivery service had grown all across [[Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania|Lackawanna County]]. [[Neal Fasula]] joined the company in 1964 and left in 1969 to pursue a job in [[New York City]]. Gerrity's Market burnt down after Fasula left. He returned to West Scranton and, along with Joe Gerrity, opened a new meat store. A few years later, Gerrity sold his half to Fasula, who decided to keep the Gerrity's name.<ref name="hist" /> |
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=== 1980-present: Gerrity's Supermarkets === |
=== 1980-present: Gerrity's Supermarkets === |
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The first Supermarket opened on 702 South Main Avenue, Scranton in 1980. It was remodeled in 1987 and still exists today. The supermarket became a family business as sisters Doxie and Rosemary, Mother "Aunt" Mary, and his wife Joyce (who became the chain's mascot) joined. In 1993, they opened stores in [[Kingston, Pennsylvania|Kingston]] and in [[Keyser Oak Shopping Center]] in North Scranton in a former [[F. W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth]]. In 1994, they opened a store on Meadow Avenue in South Scranton, and in 1997, they opened five more. Neal would pass away during the now-chain's growth throughout Lackawanna and [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzurne Counties]].<ref name="hist" />The chain would partner with Rosie in to launch a grocery delivery service called Gerrity's Delivers and a [[gift card]]. In 2020, they partnered with [[Ace Hardware]] to open connected stores you could walk into from Ace/Gerrity's interior. The concept store opened in the Keyser Oak location. Gerrity's Ace opened in an abandoned [[Rent-A-Center]], [[Northeast Title & Tag]] (with an [[FedEx|FedEx Authorized Ship Center]]), and Thompson Northeast Insurance. Rent-A-Center had relocated to the [[Luzerne Street Shopping Center]] many years before, while Northeast Title & Tag and Thompson Northeast Insurance moved to a different space in the shopping center close to the street. |
The first Supermarket opened on 702 South Main Avenue, Scranton in 1980. It was remodeled in 1987 and still exists today. The supermarket became a family business as sisters Doxie and Rosemary, Mother "Aunt" Mary, and his wife Joyce (who became the chain's mascot) joined. In 1993, they opened stores in [[Kingston, Pennsylvania|Kingston]] and in [[Keyser Oak Shopping Center]] in North Scranton in a former [[F. W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth]]. In 1994, they opened a store on Meadow Avenue in South Scranton, and in 1997, they opened five more. Neal would pass away during the now-chain's growth throughout Lackawanna and [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzurne Counties]].<ref name="hist" /> The chain would partner with Rosie in to launch a grocery delivery service called Gerrity's Delivers and a [[gift card]]. In 2020, they partnered with [[Ace Hardware]] to open connected stores you could walk into from Ace/Gerrity's interior. The concept store opened in the Keyser Oak location. Gerrity's Ace opened in an abandoned [[Rent-A-Center]], [[Northeast Title & Tag]] (with an [[FedEx|FedEx Authorized Ship Center]]), and Thompson Northeast Insurance. Rent-A-Center had relocated to the [[Luzerne Street Shopping Center]] many years before, while Northeast Title & Tag and Thompson Northeast Insurance moved to a different space in the shopping center close to the street. |
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Revision as of 14:36, 3 February 2022
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| Industry | Retail (Grocery) |
| Founded | 1895 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | 950 N South Rd, Scranton, PA 18504, Scranton, Pennsylvania , U.S. |
Number of locations | 9 (2021) |
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| Products | Bakery, delicatessen, dairy, grocery, frozen foods, organic foods, bulk foods, meat, produce, seafood, wine, beer, spirits, floral products, pet supplies, general merchandise |
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| Revenue |  $204 million (2021) |
| Owner | Fasula family (100%) |
Number of employees | 1,200 (2021) |
| Website | gerritys |
Gerrity's Supermarkets is a privately held chain of grocery stores located in Pennsylvania, United States.[1] The company is run by President and CEO Joyce A. Fasula, along with her son, Joseph F. Fasula. They are part of ShurSave's retail cooperative. Gerrity's Supermarkets is currently operating in nine locations and plans to expand its stores throughout Pennsylvania, starting by acquiring Valley Farm Market in Bethlehem.
History
1895-1964: Gerrity's Market
In 1895, William Gerrity opened Gerrity's Market, a meat shop that preceded the present-day supermarket. It was located at 345 Railroad Avenue, Bellvue, West Scranton. He partnered with Josph Hoban, and together they opened two other stores and started a meat delivery service . In 1945, Hoban sold his half of his business to Gerrity. 3 years later, Gerrity's three sons, Joseph, William Jr., and Thomas inherited the stores. William Jr. moved and Thomas died, leaving Joseph the owner of Gerrity's Market. He decided to keep it open.[1]
1964-1979: Meat delivery service, fire, and reopening
The delivery service had grown all across Lackawanna County. Neal Fasula joined the company in 1964 and left in 1969 to pursue a job in New York City. Gerrity's Market burnt down after Fasula left. He returned to West Scranton and, along with Joe Gerrity, opened a new meat store. A few years later, Gerrity sold his half to Fasula, who decided to keep the Gerrity's name.[1]
1980-present: Gerrity's Supermarkets
The first Supermarket opened on 702 South Main Avenue, Scranton in 1980. It was remodeled in 1987 and still exists today. The supermarket became a family business as sisters Doxie and Rosemary, Mother "Aunt" Mary, and his wife Joyce (who became the chain's mascot) joined. In 1993, they opened stores in Kingston and in Keyser Oak Shopping Center in North Scranton in a former Woolworth. In 1994, they opened a store on Meadow Avenue in South Scranton, and in 1997, they opened five more. Neal would pass away during the now-chain's growth throughout Lackawanna and Luzurne Counties.[1] The chain would partner with Rosie in to launch a grocery delivery service called Gerrity's Delivers and a gift card. In 2020, they partnered with Ace Hardware to open connected stores you could walk into from Ace/Gerrity's interior. The concept store opened in the Keyser Oak location. Gerrity's Ace opened in an abandoned Rent-A-Center, Northeast Title & Tag (with an FedEx Authorized Ship Center), and Thompson Northeast Insurance. Rent-A-Center had relocated to the Luzerne Street Shopping Center many years before, while Northeast Title & Tag and Thompson Northeast Insurance moved to a different space in the shopping center close to the street.
Flagship location
In 2006, Gerrity's opened their flagship location at Hanover Mall in Hanover Township. The location had a sandwich/pizza shop called Aunt Mary's Kitchen, a florist, and a drive-thru pharmacy called Gerrity's Corner Drug Store.. The store relocated from a different space in the township.In 2008, many stores were renovated with new decor and the current logo with the name in and outlines of grapes and an apple in pink. The exterior is pink with the word Gerrity's in white. The Keyser Oak location was also remodeled like the Hanover Township location.
Locations
- 100 Old Lackawanna Trail Clarks Summit, PA
- 2280 Sans Souci Pkwy Hanover Township, PA (Flagship) [1]
- 1782 Keyser Avenue North Scranton, PA
- 552 Union St Luzerne, PA
- 4015 Birney Ave Moosic, PA
- 320 Meadow Ave South Scranton, PA
- 702 South Main Street West Scranton, PA (The original location)[1]
- 801 Wyoming Ave West Pittston, PA
- 2020 Wyoming Ave Wyoming, PA
