Dean & DeLuca

Dean & DeLuca, Inc.
IndustryRetail
Founded1977
FoundersJoel Dean, Giorgio DeLuca, Jack Ceglic
HeadquartersWichita, Kansas
Number of locations
37 (2018)
ProductsSpecialty food
ParentPace Development
Websitedeananddeluca.com

Dean & DeLuca is an American chain of upscale grocery stores. The first one was established in New York City's SoHo district by Joel Dean, Giorgio DeLuca and Jack Ceglic in September 1977. They were joined in September 1979 by Eugenio Pozzolini, who became a partner in 1981. It is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. In 2014, Dean & Deluca was acquired by Pace Development, a Thai luxury development company.