The supermarket chain with the most stores in New Jersey is ShopRite. According to Patch, there's been a consolidation when it comes to supermarket chains with a recent study comparing grocery store ownership throughout the state.
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Here's the breakdown of store ownership for Ocean and Monmouth Counties, with ShopRite leading in both, according to the article.

Ocean County

  • ShopRite: 17 percent
  • Stop & Shop: 11 percent
  • Walmart: 11 percent
  • Acme: 9 percent
  • Aldi: 9 percent
  • Target: 6 percent

Monmouth County

  • Shoprite: 19 percent
  • Aldi: 9 percent
  • Target: 9 percent
  • Stop & Shop - 7 percent
  • Acme - 7 percent
  • Lidl - 6 percent
  • Super Foodtown - 6 percent
  • Walmart/Sam's Club - 6 percent

However, popularity isn't solely determined by store count. What's the most popular go-to grocery store chain in New Jersey? Well, it depends on who you ask.

Customers consider a variety of factors when determining their favorite supermarket including, pricing, product selection, and overall shopping experience. Location definitely comes into play as well.

Some people shop at one supermarket for meats and head to another for produce.

I do my weekly food shopping at Shoprite but go to Sam's Club once a month for bulk items like toilet paper, paper towels, dish and laundry detergent, and snacks.

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