Pathmark Will Target Wilmington for New Grocery Store
Owners of the Pathmark brand are in talks to open a new location at the Adams Four Shopping Center.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Chicago TREND is finalizing the purchase of the Adams Four Shopping Center in Wilmington, setting the stage for a potential Pathmark grocery store. The project aims to bring a full-service supermarket back to a city currently left with only two such locations.
Why it matters
The development seeks to address a major retail gap in Wilmington after the previous closure of Great Valu Markets left the city without a downtown full-service grocery option.
Chicago TREND currently owns seven shopping centers valued at $44 million, while Wilmington has committed $500,000 from its Strategic Fund to support development in the 4th Street area.
The players
Chicago TREND
This social enterprise firm acquires and revitalizes shopping centers through community-led investment models.
Allegiance Retail Services
This company acts as the owner of the Pathmark brand intellectual property and manages its retail operations.
City of Wilmington
The local municipal government is investing millions to revitalize the 4th Street corridor and local business district.
The details
Chicago TREND plans to finalize its purchase of the shopping center by January 2027 and utilizes a social enterprise model that allows local residents to purchase equity with a minimum investment of $1,000. Allegiance Retail Services, which owns the intellectual rights to the Pathmark brand, is engaged in discussions to bring the grocer to the site.
Timeline
2019: Allegiance opened the first Pathmark store in Brooklyn.
May 2026: The Pathmark Daily store opened in East Meadow.
January 2027: The acquisition of Adams Four is expected to conclude.
Market Landscape
This development follows the closure of Great Valu Markets in West Center City, which triggered a city-wide initiative to attract new anchor tenants. Chicago TREND intends to double its owned shopping center portfolio over the next year to capitalize on under-served urban retail markets.
Local residents will gain access to a new full-service supermarket if the negotiations succeed, significantly reducing the distance required for daily grocery shopping. Investors in the community also have the opportunity to participate directly in the property's success through equity contributions.
The takeaway
This project highlights the growing trend of social enterprise developers stepping in to fill food deserts where national brands have struggled to maintain a presence. Local residents and stakeholders should monitor the January 2027 closing date for official confirmation of the new retail tenant.
What happens next
The purchase of the Adams Four Shopping Center by Chicago TREND is projected to be finalized in January 2027.
Further reading
For more on the retail landscape, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WDEL 101.7FM.
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