The Great A&P

The Struggle for Small Business in America
Book • 2024
The Great A&P and the Struggle for Small Business in America explores the rise of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, which became the world's largest retailer by the mid-20th century.

The book delves into how A&P's innovative retail strategies and price-cutting practices affected local economies and small businesses, leading to significant political and legal challenges.

The second edition includes a new chapter discussing the parallels with modern retail giants like Amazon.

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