In Media
- Starting on March 17, 1924, A&P was the sponsor of the musical radio show The A&P Gypsies, which lasted until 1936.
- John Updike's 1961 short story, "A&P", is about a cashier who works at an A&P.
- Tom Cruise, in Oliver Stone's film Born on the Fourth of July, plays Ron Kovic, who works for A&P before he leaves for Vietnam. Kovic's father was manager of several Long Island A&P stores (1950-1970s), including one in Massapequa, Kovic's hometown.
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