Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP congratulates longtime client Morton Williams on its successful sale to Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative. Golenbock Corporate partner Matt Carroll and associate Arianna Caldwell advised Morton Williams throughout the acquisition process, with assistance from partner Andrew Peskoe. Real estate matters were handled by partners Steven Hochberg and Florian Ellison, continuing their nearly 15 years of representation of the Morton Williams team.
Founded in 1952, Morton Williams is a third-generation, family-owned supermarket chain with 17 locations across the New York metropolitan area, including 15 in Manhattan, one in the Bronx, and one in Jersey City. Known for its upscale offerings, personalized service, and deep neighborhood roots, Morton Williams has become a staple for generations of New Yorkers, offering high-quality produce, gourmet cheeses, premium meats, chef-prepared meals, as well as full-service catering and online shopping and delivery.
Wakefern Food Corp., founded in 1946 by eight independent grocers, has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Its member families today own and operate hundreds of supermarkets across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic under banners including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, Di Bruno Bros., Dearborn Market, and others.
The transaction, which began in early 2025, was signed in August and closed on October 1, 2025. Under Wakefern’s ownership, Morton Williams will retain its name and leadership, ensuring continuity for its customers and employees while gaining the resources and scale of a national cooperative.
Golenbock is proud to have supported the Morton Williams team in achieving a seamless transition that preserves the brand’s seven-decade legacy in New York City’s retail market.
Congratulations to Morton Williams and Wakefern on this exciting new chapter, and to Matt, Ria, and the full deal team on this successful closing.