Stop & Shop says it has ‘largely recovered’ from cyberattack, shelves are stocked

As the nation’s most feast-friendly holiday approaches, Stop & Stop says it’s ready for Thanksgiving shoppers despite a recent cyber attack that impacted its grocery inventory.

On Nov. 8, Stop & Shop’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize, said it identified a cybersecurity issue within its U.S. systems, prompting an investigation. The company was vague about what processes were threatened during the attack but said the incident impacted some pharmacies, e-commerce online, and product deliveries.

After the cyber attack, the company said it was working quickly to restock its inventory. On Friday, less than one week before Thanksgiving, a Stop & Shop spokesperson said the grocer was fully stocked and ready for shoppers.

“Stop & Shop stores are stocked and largely recovered,” Stop & Shop Corporate Communications Manager Caroline Medeiros said Friday. “We recognize the high trust our customers place in us to nourish their families and our communities, and we deeply appreciate their patience as we worked to restock our shelves. Our stores are stocked and ready to serve our shoppers in advance of their holiday celebrations.”

 To show appreciation to customers, Stop & Shop is offering free coffee and “sweet treats” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in nearly 200 store locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.