Beginning as early as the 14th century, a grocer (or “purveyor”) was a dealer in comestible dry goods such as spices, peppers, sugar, and (later) cocoa, tea, and coffee. Because these items were often bought in bulk, they were named after the French word for wholesaler, or “grossier”. This, in turn, is derived from theContinue reading “60 Incredible Vintage Photos Of Grocery Stores From Across America”
