Western Union Re-ups With A&P

Western Union has signed a five-year renewal agreement with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. to extend money transfer, money order and bill payment services throughout the majority of the grocer's stores.

The Englewood, Colo.-based vendor also offers a loyalty program, the Western Union Gold Card.

"For more than 20 years, shoppers have learned to depend on our stores for our quality products, affordable prices and our convenient services such as those provided by Western Union that are easily available at our customer service desk," noted Gary McQuillan, senior director strategic sourcing at Montvale, N.J.-based A&P.

A&P operates 445 stores in eight states and the District of Columbia under the following trade names: A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh and Food Basics.