Giant acquires Pennsylvania Darrenkamp’s Markets location
Giant Food Stores has added to its store based in Pennsylvania. The Ahold Delhaize USA banner has entered an agreement with Darrenkamp’s Markets to acquire a store in Lancaster, Pa., it announced Wednesday.
“Giant is pleased with this opportunity to open a grocery store at this Darrenkamp’s location and continue to serve the grocery needs of Darrenkamp’s longstanding customers,” said Nicholas Bertram, Giant president. “We are thrilled to continue our renewed commitment to the greater Lancaster market and our relentless focus on growth.”
Once the purchase is complete, Giant will close the store temporarily to remodel it. The company noted that Darrenkamp’s associates will be able to interview with Giant. Currently, Giant operates eight stores in Lancaster County, employing roughly 1,300 associates. The acquisition comes as the company is in the midst of a $22 million investment in the county that it announced in June and that it said would include a new e-commerce hub, four store remodels, lower prices in stores and a new Lititz fuel station.
“Giant is pleased with this opportunity to open a grocery store at this Darrenkamp’s location and continue to serve the grocery needs of Darrenkamp’s longstanding customers,” said Nicholas Bertram, Giant president. “We are thrilled to continue our renewed commitment to the greater Lancaster market and our relentless focus on growth.”
Once the purchase is complete, Giant will close the store temporarily to remodel it. The company noted that Darrenkamp’s associates will be able to interview with Giant. Currently, Giant operates eight stores in Lancaster County, employing roughly 1,300 associates. The acquisition comes as the company is in the midst of a $22 million investment in the county that it announced in June and that it said would include a new e-commerce hub, four store remodels, lower prices in stores and a new Lititz fuel station.