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GIANT names Ted Williams director of non-foods

GIANT names Ted Williams director of non-foods

CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. today named Ted Williams as director of non-foods. Williams will be responsible for the categories of health and personal care, seasonal, general merchandise, pet supplies, candy, and baby care. A 30-year industry veteran, Williams previously worked in Ahold USA as a category management business consultant. He also worked with

GIANT Co. recognizes local team members

GIANT Co. recognizes local team members

CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. presented 17 awards at its annual business meeting last week, recognizing stores and individuals at the company for their accomplishments. “Over the past year, our team members once again went to great lengths to care for one another, their customers, and communities,” said GIANT president Nicholas Bertram said. “It’s

GIANT Co. drops online grocery pickup fees

GIANT Co. drops online grocery pickup fees

CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Co. has eliminated the order minimum and pickup fees for GIANT Direct and MARTIN’S Direct customers who choose to pickup their groceries at a GIANT or MARTIN’S store. “With today’s customers having more choices than ever before, it’s critical that we continue taking steps to differentiate our online shopping experience,” GIANT

GIANT opens e-commerce fulfillment center in Philadelphia

GIANT opens e-commerce fulfillment center in Philadelphia

CARLISLE, Pa.  – GIANT Co. opened a new, state-of-the-art GIANT Direct E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) in Philadelphia on Monday. The 124,000 square foot facility will enable the company to serve more customers in Philadelphia and – for the first time in its 98-year history – in southern New Jersey, the company said. In celebration of

GIANT celebrates team members at annual meeting

GIANT celebrates team members at annual meeting

CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Co. celebrated employee contributions at its annual business meeting, which was held virtually last week. Twelve awards were presented recognizing the recipients’ commitment to the company and its mission. “In what was an extremely challenging year, our more than 35,000 team members elevated their game when it came to customer service,

Ahold Delhaize posts sales gains in Q4

Ahold Delhaize posts sales gains in Q4

ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported that its global net sales rose by nearly 13% to 19.6 billion euros ($23.7 billion) in the fourth quarter, fueled by strong online and comparable store sales gains. “We are pleased with the underlying Q4 performance in both the U.S. and Europe,” Ahold Delhaize president and CEO Frans

Ahold Delhaize pilots e-commerce fulfillment center

Ahold Delhaize pilots e-commerce fulfillment center

QUINCY, Mass. – Ahold Delhaize is launching a micro-fulfillment technology pilot with its Peapod Digital Labs and GIANT Co. units in the Philadelphia market, the company said Tuesday. Part of an e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC), the pilot leverages Swisslog’s solution which includes AutoStore technology empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ software, as well as Peapod Digital Labs’

GIANT adding new store in Philadelphia

GIANT adding new store in Philadelphia

CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. will expand its footprint in Philadelphia, adding a new store in the northeastern part of the city. The retailer said Tuesday that construction is slated to start in late March on the 67,000-square-foot store, which will be located at 2201 Cottman Avenue at the corner of Bustleton Avenue. The