CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores 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. Supervalu, now a subsidiary of United Natural Foods Inc., has said it plans to exit the retail grocery business. “This acquisition demonstrates our
CARLISLE, Pa. — Giant Food Stores on Thursday announced plans for a new store format and brand designed for urban neighborhoods. The first of the new Giant Heirloom Market stores is set to open later this year in in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood. The new store, which is currently under construction, will measure about 9,500 square
CARLISLE, Pa. — Giant Food Stores announced that its supermarket in Cleona, Pa., is the first among its more than 170 stores in four states to achieve zero-waste status, meaning the store has diverted at least 90% of its solid waste away from landfills and incinerators. Giant Food has committed to becoming a zero-waste supermarket
CARLISLE, Pa. — Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets on Wednesday announced new service commitments to shoppers that include faster checkout lines. The company said these service promises are part of Giant/Martin’s ongoing focus on helping customers save money and time. “We know our customers are busy so every minute counts when shopping at
NEW YORK — Hurricane Harvey brought record rainfall to Houston and flash floods across the Texas and Louisiana coastal region. The storm also elicited an outpouring of generosity from the retail community. Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer by sales, and the Walmart Foundation announced they had committed up to $20 million in support of relief
QUINCY, Mass. — Ahold USA and Delhaize America announced plans to consolidate the two Stop & Shop divisions — Stop & Shop New York Metro and Stop & Shop New England — into a single organization. The move, announced on Monday, is the latest in an ongoing effort to unite and streamline the U.S. operations
CARLISLE, Pa. — Customers and associates at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets have donated $599,688 through the annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) balloon campaign. “This year marks our 20th anniversary of supporting CMN,” said Tom Lenkevich, Giant/Martin’s president. “Together with our customers, associates and vendors we have raised more than $41 million to