Who is Gelson’s owned by?
In November 2017, Bob Mariano joined the board of directors of the company. In February 2021, Gelson’s Markets was acquired by Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH), the parent company of Japanese retailers Don Quijote and Marukai Corporation. Gelson’s operates 27 upscale supermarkets in Southern California and is owned by Pan Pacific Holdings, which also owns the multinational Don Quijote banner and other discount store chains.