Interview with Leon Stapleton One Of the Oldest Black Grocery Store Owner In The Country 50 years, Leon’s Thriftway

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For nearly 50 years, Leon’s Thriftway on east 39th street has been a source of fresh food and staples, as well as an anchor of stability to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Older generations remember when people used to charge groceries to their accounts. They know Leon and have watched as the next generations have come to work for the family business.
Leon’s has employed 3,000 people since it opened. He currently employs 29 people (maybe more, he says) and offers health insurance benefits. He’d like to be able to offer a 401K as well, “If I can grow the business,” he says.
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Older generations remember when people used to charge groceries to their accounts. They know Leon and have watched as the next generations have come to work for the family business.
Leon’s has employed 3,000 people since it opened. He currently employs 29 people (maybe more, he says) and offers health insurance benefits. He’d like to be able to offer a 401K as well, “If I can grow the business,” he says.

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