10/29/2002

MONTVALE, NJ – October 29, 2002 – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (NYSE: GAP) today announced a change in the structure and leadership of its retail organization.

10/18/2002

MONTVALE, NJ – October 18, 2002: – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE Symbol: GAP) today announced second quarter and year to date results for the 12 and 28 weeks ended September 7, 2002.

10/4/2002

MONTVALE, NJ – OCTOBER 4, 2002 – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE:GAP) is voluntarily recalling fresh ground beef products purchased in its stores with sell-by dates from August 23 through September 11, in connection with the expanded recall announced this week by its supplier, EMMPAK Foods, Inc., which does business as Peck Meats.

10/4/2002

MONTVALE, NJ – OCTOBER 4, 2002 – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE:GAP) is voluntarily recalling fresh ground beef products purchased in its stores with sell-by dates from August 23 through September 11, in connection with the expanded recall announced this week by its supplier, EMMPAK Foods, Inc., which does business as Peck Meats.

9/11/2002

MONTVALE, NJ, September 11, 2002: The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. (NYSE:GAP) announced today that, after the completion of a thorough evaluation process, it has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2002, replacing Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

8/22/2002

MONTVALE, NJ, August 22, 2002: – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P; NYSE: GAP) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Amendment No. 2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 23, 2002.

7/31/2002

MONTVALE, NJ, July 31, 2002: – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE Symbol: GAP) today transmitted for filing an amendment to its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 23, 2002 to correct the classification of income between its United States Retail operations and its Canada Retail operations.

7/5/2002

MONTVALE, N.J.— (Business Wire)— July 5, 2002
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE: GAP) today filed its fiscal year 2001 annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, containing restated financial statements as discussed below.

6/19/2002

MONTVALE, N.J.-(Business Wire)- June 19, 2002The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE: GAP) announced that it currently expects to complete its review of the accounting issues identified in the Company's May 24, 2002 announcement and file its annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than July 3, 2002.

5/24/2002

MONTVALE, N.J.-(Business Wire)- May 24, 2002
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc.
(A&P, NYSE: GAP) announced that it would file a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to delay filing its Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended February 23, 2002.

5/13/2002

(Dobbs Ferry, NY May 13, 2002) - In an effort to recognize and reward customers, The Food Emporium, a division of The Great A&P Tea Company, Montvale NJ, will replace the current bonus savings club program with the Gold Points Rewards loyalty program.

3/19/2002

MONTVALE, NJ - March 19, 2002 -- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) announced today that Elizabeth R. Culligan, President & Chief Operating Officer, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors.

2/26/2002

MONTVALE, NJ - February 26, 2002 - The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE:GAP) today announced that David Smithies has been appointed President of the company's Atlantic Region.

2/25/2002

MONTVALE, NJ - February 25, 2002 - The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE:GAP) today announced the following senior management appointments, effective immediately.

2/12/2002

MONTVALE, NJ - February 12, 2002 – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE:GAP) announced today that John E. Metzger has been appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer.