village super market, inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the united states. its stores feature specialty departments, such as an on-site bakery, an expanded delicatessen, various natural and organic foods, ethnic and international foods, prepared foods, and pharmacies. the company operates a chain of 30 shoprite supermarkets, 5 fairway markets, and 3 gourmet garage specialty markets located in new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, and maryland. village super market, inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in springfield, new jersey.