1/25/2010

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Announces Changes to the Office of Treasurer

MONTVALE, N.J. - January 25, 2009 - Today, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) (NYSE:GAP) announced that Brenda Galgano, Chief Financial Officer has assumed the additional role of Treasurer following the departure of William Moss at the end of the fiscal year. In addition, Krystyna Lack will be promoted to the position of Vice President, Treasury Services reporting directly to Ms. Galgano.

In her new role, Ms. Lack will be responsible for overseeing investor relations and risk management as well as supporting treasury functions. She has been a valued member of the Treasury Office including playing a significant role in the Company's investor relations and financing transactions. She has worked closely with the senior finance team on many key initiatives including the most recent capital raise investment. During her 12 year tenure with the Company, Ms. Lack has been promoted to positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as Assistant Treasurer. Her contributions have recently been recognized in Progressive Grocer Magazine as one of the 2009 Top Women in Grocery for managing the Company's bank lending facility as well as cash flow.

Ms. Lack holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Rutgers University.

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.

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Investor Contact:
Krystyna Lack
Vice President, Treasury Services
(201) 571-4320

Press contact:
Lauren La Bruno
Senior Director, Public Relations
(201) 571-4453