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American supermarket chain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
AJ's Fine Foods, formerly known as AJ Bayless, is a supermarket chain formerly headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded by Arthur Joseph Bayless in the 1930s.[1]
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The company went through a bankruptcy in the late 1980s.[2] It was acquired by Bashas’ in 1993.[3] Under Bashas' ownership, AJ's has positioned itself as an upscale gourmet and specialty grocery chain with each store located in affluent neighborhoods. The stores feature chef-prepared entrees, an extensive wine collection with trained cellar staff, and specialty baked goods.[citation needed]
Some locations in middle-class and blue-collar neighborhoods were converted to Bashas' Food City format.[3]
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