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A Public Service Announcement

Montvale, NJ (September 1, 2005) - The management of the Sav-A-Center supermarket chain based in New Orleans has established a toll-free assistance hotline for all of its employees affected by Hurricane Katrina. The company urges all workers to call 1-866-712-9522 with their current contact information as well as any questions or concerns. Sav-A-Center will update the information hotline periodically, and all calls will be returned as soon as possible. Information available via the hotline will include updates on the status of company stores and other facilities, payment and other administrative issues, and ongoing relief efforts.

Again, the number for Sav-A-Center employees is 1-866-712-9522, or employees can go to our website www.aptea.com or www.savacenter.com.

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Contact:
Richard P. De Santa
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
(201) 571-4495

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Company Facts
Founded:
1859 by George Huntington Hartford and George Gilman

Headquarters:
Montvale, NJ

Stock Symbol:
NYSE: "GAP"

Number of Stores:
456

Retail Banners:
A&P, Waldbaum's, A&P Super Foodmart, The Food Emporium, Super Fresh, Pathmark and Food Basics

Annualized Sales Volume:
$9.4 billion of Total Sales for fiscal year 2006 ended February 24, 2007

Scope of Operations:
6 U.S. states (Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland), and the District of Columbia

Own Brands:
America's Choice, Master Choice, Health Pride, Savings Plus, Pathmark

Number of Employees:
Approximately 62,030

Executive Chairman:
Christian W.E. Haub

President & Chief Executive Officer:
Eric Claus