CARLISLE, Pa. – Ahold Delhaize’s GIANT Co. unit on Monday announced plans for a new store in Doylestown, Pa. The outlet will be built at 4377 West Swamp Road and will replace a smaller store located just across State Highway 611.

“This latest project is part of our continuing investment in our store base to enhance the shopping experience for our customers and best meet their grocery needs,” GIANT president Nicholas Bertram said. “Today’s customers are looking for quick, easy and affordable meal solutions, allowing families to spend more time together around the table. Our new Doylestown store will feature amenities and offerings to bring convenience front and center for our customers.”

Construction on the new 72,500 square foot Doylestown GIANT is scheduled to begin in mid-March, with an anticipated opening date later this year. The new store will include a focus on meal solutions with expanded hot foods and ready to eat offerings, including an updated Beer & Wine Eatery and an in-store Starbucks kiosk. Additional details about the store will be shared at a later date.

Employees from the existing Doylestown store will transfer to the new store, and GIANT expects to hire additional staff as well.

GIANT currently operates 19 stores in Bucks County, Pa., and nearly 190 stores overall.