June 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food, technology, Volta
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Technology
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food has begun to install electric vehicle charging stations that are free to use for EV drivers at select locations across Washington, D.C, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. Working with Volta, the industry leader in electric vehicle charging networks, installation of 60 EV charging stations will be completed by the end of 2020, and 200 are expected to be
May 26, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Food, Ira Kress
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
QUINCY, Mass.– Ahold Delhaize USA announced Tuesday that Ira Kress has been appointed president, Giant Food, effective immediately. “Ira has been a dedicated leader for Giant Food for 36 years and we are proud to appoint him to this role,” said Kevin Holt, president, Ahold Delhaize USA. “Ira has been serving as interim president of
March 25, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Giant Food, Ira Kress
Leading Headlines, Retail News
LANDOVER, Md.– Giant Food announced Wednesday the donation of $550,000 and 1,200 hams to the five Feeding America food banks within its region: Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The food and monetary donations will help provide meals to families who are
November 8, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food, Ira Kress
Leading Headlines, Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food announced plans to redevelop one of its store locations in Fort Washington, Md. Located at 9580 Livingston Rd., the store has been a staple of the local community along with 16 other Giant locations in the Prince George’s County and is sharing a preview of plans that will bring an
August 26, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
2019-2020 flu vaccine, flu shots, Giant Food, Paul Zvaleny
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food announced Monday that flu shots are once again available at all of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children. The vaccinations will be administered by Giant’s dedicated and certified in-store pharmacists, require no appointment and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. “As the flu season quickly approaches,
August 20, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Food, Ira Kress
Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Ahhold Delhaize USA’s Giant Food regional grocery chain, which operates in the greater Washington D.C. area, said on Monday that it planned to open a new store in Maryland at the end of the week. The store, set to hold its grand opening at 6 a.m. on August 23, measures more than
August 13, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
15th annual fundraising program for pediatric cancer designed to support cancer research initiatives, Giant Food, Ira Kress, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and The Children's Cancer Foundation
Leading Headlines, Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food announced Tuesday the launch of the 15th annual fundraising program for pediatric cancer designed to support cancer research initiatives. Giant aims to raise at least $2 million throughout the eight-week program, running from Aug. 16 to Oct. 10, from the sale of $5 coupon books valued at over $30. All
July 23, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
automated external defibrillators (AEDs), Giant Food, Paul Zvaleny
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food has installed public access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all of its 164 stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The AEDs were placed in the closest proximity to the front and middle of all stores as of June 30th, 2019. Giant’s team of in-store pharmacists as well as managers
July 8, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food, Giant Pickup, Gordon Reid
Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food has launched Giant Pickup, a new service allowing shoppers who order online to retrieve their groceries at a Giant Food store without having to leave their vehicles. The service was introduced July 1 and is expected to be available at 100 stores in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware by
June 18, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Food, Gordon Reid, Ira Kress, Stop & Shop
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
QUINCY, Mass. — Ahold Delhaize USA announced that Stop & Shop president Mark McGowan is leaving the company later this year and will be succeeded by Gordon Reid, president of the Giant Food banner. Reid will take the reins at Stop & Shop in late July. Ahold Delhaize said McGowan agreed to stay on to
June 6, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food, Gordon Reid, LGBTQ community, Pride Month festivities
Leading Headlines, Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food has revealed a special Pride Month logo in celebration of the local LGBTQ community and as part of local Pride Month festivities. The new logo, which prominently features the signature LGBTQ rainbow colors, will appear on the company’s social media and circular throughout the month of June, showing support for
February 25, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
a unit of Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Food, Giant Food Stores, MARTIN’S Food Markets, Nicholas Bertram, Shop ‘n Save
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
December 19, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Artisan Vintners Wine, beer and wine, Giant Food, Jeffrey Pygott
Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food announced today its promotion of various award-winning and highly-rated wines. Wine and beer selections are available at 67 Giant stores throughout Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. Private label brand, Artisan Vintners Wine, is available exclusively at Giant stores and recently received three silver medal awards at the 2018 Indy International Wine Competition.
December 4, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Giant Food, Gordon Reid
Retail News
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food announced today a $175 million capital investment into expansion and improvement over the next two years. The significant investment will include one new store and 24 store remodels. These efforts are in addition to the recently announced $21 million investment into a new Giant in Olney, Md., set to open in spring 2019.