In the name of the A&P supermarket chain, the “A” and “P” stand for the names of two what?
Railroads
U.S. states
Bodies of water
Mountain ranges
In the name of the A&P supermarket chain, the letters “A” and “P” stand for “Atlantic” and “Pacific.” These names originally referred to the two oceans, representing the company’s goal of creating a national brand that spanned the entire country, from coast to coast. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, founded in 1859, started as a tea importer before expanding into a grocery empire. From 1915 through 1975, A&P was the largest grocery retailer in the United States, and until 1965, it was the nations largest retailer across all sectors.
Correct Answer: Bodies of water