EXHIBIT 99.1


      The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Announces Appointment
               of Mark Kramer as Senior Vice President, Operations


MONTVALE, N.J. - April 20, 2010 - Today, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) announced that Mark Kramer will assume the role
of Senior Vice President, Operations after Paul Wiseman left the Company.

Mr. Kramer brings a significant amount of experience in grocery retail
operations including achieving roles of increasing responsibility in Pathmark
before its sale to A&P. Prior to taking this position, he was the Regional Vice
President, Operations for Rite Aid Corporation. Mr. Kramer has extensive
experience in operations where he has spent more than 20 years in various
management positions. He holds a B.A. from Seton Hall University as well as
certification from the Cornell Executive Development Program.



"Mark's comprehensive background and strategic skill set will undoubtedly put
our Operations team on the path forward to our successful turn around," stated
Ron Marshall, President & CEO, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

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About A&P
Founded in 1859, A&P is one of the nation's first supermarket chains. The
Company operates 433 stores in 8 states and the District of Columbia under the
following trade names: A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food
Emporium, Super Foodmart, SuperFresh and Food Basics. For more information,
please visit http://www.aptea.com.


A&P Press Contact:
Lauren La Bruno
Senior Director, Public Relations
(201) 571-4495