February 27, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food Stores, Nicholas Bertram, The GIANT Company
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CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores has a new name and an updated logo. Now known as the GIANT Company, the retailer introduced the new name and logo to employees at the company’s annual business meeting in Hershey, Pa., on Wednesday. “For nearly a century, we’ve been a trusted part of the communities we serve,
September 4, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
flu shots, Giant Food Stores, Leigh Shirley, MARTIN'S Food Stores
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CARLISLE, Pa. – The pharmacists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets are ready to help families fight the flu this flu season. Flu vaccinations are now available at all 132 GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting a flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, GIANT Food Stores.
August 22, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food Stores, GIANT Pharmacy App, Leigh Shirley, MARTIN’S Food Markets, MARTIN’S Pharmacy App
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CARLISLE, Pa. — To make it easier for customers to manage their prescriptions, GIANT Food Stores has launched the GIANT Pharmacy App. When utilizing the free app, customers can request refills, transfer prescriptions and view prescription history. The company said a MARTIN’S Pharmacy App is also now available for MARTIN’S Food Markets pharmacy customers as
August 14, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food Stores, Nicholas Bertram
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CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores announced plans for a flagship supermarket in a mixed-use urban development under construction on the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philadelphia. The 65,000-square-foot GIANT store is expected to open by fall of 2020, the company said. “Like the city of Philadelphia, GIANT continues to grow and innovate
February 25, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores announced Monday that its planned acquisition of five Shop ‘n Save stores has been approved by the Federal Trade Commission. GIANT Food, a unit of Ahold Delhaize USA, agreed to buy the stores from United Natural Foods Inc.’s Supervalu subsidiary on November 6. The stores involved in the sale
February 6, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food Stores, Giant Heirloom Market, Nicholas Bertram
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CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores announced plans to open another three GIANT Heirloom Market stores in Philadelphia this year. The inaugural store in this concept opened late last month in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood, and company officials have been heartened by the initial response from shoppers. “GIANT Heirloom Market is the next chapter in
January 28, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
GIANT DIRECT, Giant Food Stores, Nicholas Bertram, Powered by Peapod
Retail News
CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores is rebranding its digital grocery operations. The new branding — GIANT DIRECT, Powered by Peapod — will replace the current branding of Peapod by GIANT. The change comes with a new logo bearing the phrase “Direct from us, to you,” the company announced on Monday.The new brand will debut
January 14, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Food Stores, Marty the Robot, Nicholas Bertram
Retail News
CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores said Monday it is introducing a robotic assistant — named Marty — to its 172 stores to identify hazards, such as liquid, powder and bulk food spills, and provide reporting that enables quick corrective action. “Bringing robotics and AI [artificial intelligence] from a research lab to the sales floor
November 7, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food Stores, Nicholas Bertram, Shop ‘n Save, Supervalu Inc.
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CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores announced that it has agreed to acquire five corporately-owned Stop ‘n Save stores from Supervalu Inc. The stores will be converted to the Martin’s banner once the deal is compete. “This acquisition demonstrates our continued commitment to the long-term growth strategy we announced earlier this year,” said GIANT Food president
October 4, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food Stores, Giant Heirloom Market, Nicholas Bertram
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CARLISLE, Pa. — Giant Food Stores announced plans for a new store format and brand designed for urban neighborhoods. The first of the new stores will be located in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood, and will be called Giant Heirloom Market. The new store concept, which is currently under construction, will measure about 9,500 square feet and