Magruder's
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| Founded | 1875 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Founder | John Magruder |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , U.S. |
Area served | Washington metropolitan area |
| Website | https://www.magrudersofdc.com/ |
Magruder's is a grocery store and former chain in and around the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, founded in 1875.
History
[edit]In 1875, John H. Magruder purchased the grocery store at 1417 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.[1] where he had worked for ten years.[2] Some, including the owners since 2013,[3] claim a link to "Commodore John Magruder", presumably Confederate general John B. Magruder.[4]
The store is owned by a family who were born and grew up in the Washington area. In 2006, Magruder's removed their loyalty cards, allowing regular customers to save money on purchases.[citation needed] In 2009, stores located in Cleveland Park, Annandale and Falls Church closed.[5][6]
In January 2013, Magruder's sold its Chevy Chase Connecticut Avenue store, which continues to operate under the Magruder's name as the sole flagship location. It also began liquidation sales at its other four stores, in Alexandria, Gaithersburg, Rockville and Vienna.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Barton, Elmer, ed. (1884). Historical and Commercial Sketches of Washington and Environs: Our Capital City, "the Paris of America" : Its Prominent Places and People, Leading Manufacturers, Artisans and Professional Men, Its Improvements, Progress and Enterprise. E. E. Barton. p. 93.
- ^ Uziel, Claire (2013-10-08). "From Cradle to Grocery Cart". jewishfoodexperience.com. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "About Magruder's of DC in Washington, DC 20015". magrudersofdc.com. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "From Piggly Wiggly To Wegman's: How DC Grocery Shopping Got Cool". washingtonian.com. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ a b O'Connell, Jonathan (2013-01-16). "Magruder's Supermarkets in talks to sell chain". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ Aizenman, N.C. (May 24, 2009). "Small Market Shuts, Leaving Big Hole in D.C. Hearts: Magruder's an Anchor in NW". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-04-07.