Peapod opens Coopersburg, Pa., fulfillment center

CARLISLE, Pa. — Online grocer Peapod has opened a new fulfillment center that will serve the Philadelphia area.

The Ahold USA-owned company announced the opening of the center, in Coopersburg, Pa., to serve residents of nearby Bucks County, Pa. Peapod offers its services in the area in conjunction with Giant Food Stores, a Carlisle, Pa.-based supermarket chain also owned by Ahold.

"Peapod by Giant has seen exciting growth in the Philadelphia area, and we are delighted to partner with our sister grocer, Peapod, to expand service to additional zip codes in the Giant trade area," Giant-Carlisle president Rick Herring said. "As always, we will strive to provide a wide selection of well-priced, top-quality, fresh products with the ease of online shopping and home delivery."

The center will serve residents of more than two dozen zip codes, including such towns as Doylestown, Quakertown and Coopersburg.