Upscale Gourmet Market Kings Food Markets is a high-end grocery chain serving affluent communities in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Now a subsidiary of Albertsons Companies (via ACME Markets), Kings continues to operate as a distinct banner focused on gourmet prepared foods, organic produce, and premium meats. They serve as a prestigious Grocery Anchor for neighborhood centers in high-income suburbs (e.g., Short Hills, Greenwich). Their stores are typically smaller and more intimate than standard supermarkets, focusing on quality over bulk.