# Giunta’s Meat Farms acquisition of King Kullen > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/giuntas-meat-farms-acquisition-of-king-kullen > Updated: 2026-08-30T19:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Giunta’s Meat Farms, a family-owned grocery operator on Long Island, entered an agreement to purchase King Kullen Grocery Co., a chain recognized as America’s first supermarket. The initial announcement noted that the transaction was expected to close in September and would not change store operations or employee status. Following the acquisition, King Kullen co-owner Joseph Giunta stated the company intends to “carry forward the legacy” of the historic chain. King Kullen President and COO Tracey Cullen indicated that the sale to a local, family-owned organization was motivated by “mutual respect and a shared commitment to the Long Island community.” Recent reports regarding seasonal economic shifts in the grocery sector continue to note the sale of King Kullen to Giunta’s Meat Farms. ## Claims - Giunta’s Meat Farms has acquired King Kullen. (single source) - King Kullen had previously attempted to sell to Stop & Shop in 2020. (single source) - Giunta’s Meat Farms and King Kullen share Bozzuto’s as a common supplier. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: Labor Day weekend activities and trends across North America Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer across North America, featuring community festivals in the US and Canada, seasonal retail sales, and various travel and safety trends. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giuntas-meat-farms-acquires-king-kullen-supermarket-chain ### 2026-08-04: Giunta’s Meat Farms to Acquire King Kullen, America’s First Supermarket Giunta’s Meat Farms will buy King Kullen’s 24 supermarkets and four Wild by Nature stores, ending 96 years of family ownership; the deal closes in September and staff will be retained. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giuntas-meat-farms-to-acquire-king-kullen-americas-first-supermarket --- Cite as: Giunta’s Meat Farms acquisition of King Kullen. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/giuntas-meat-farms-acquisition-of-king-kullen