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Giant set to convert acquired Shop ‘n Saves to Martin’s

FTC gives green light to purchase of five stores in four states

Russell Redman

February 26, 2019

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Giant Food Stores has received Federal Trade Commission approval for its acquisition of five Shop ‘n Save supermarkets from Supervalu Inc.

Carlisle, Pa.-based Giant said Monday that the Shop ‘n Save stores — located in in Smithsburg, Md.; Greencastle, Pa.; Berryville, Va.; and Hedgesville and Martinsburg, W.Va. — are scheduled to be closed on March 27 at 6 p.m. to begin the conversion to its Martin’s Food Markets banner. All of the locations will undergo extensive remodels and are slated to reopen on April 5 at 8 a.m.

Nick_Bertram_200a_0.png“Our team is really excited to bring Martin’s Food Markets to these vibrant communities,” Giant President Nicholas Bertram (left) said in a statement. “We put our customers at the heart of everything we do and, with the addition of these locations, our new neighbors can count on farm-fresh produce and quality products their families will love.”

Giant announced the purchase of the Shop ‘n Save stores from Supervalu, a subsidiary of United Natural Foods Inc., in early November. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

With the switch to Martin’s, the Shop ‘n Save customers will find low prices on an expanded variety and assortment of local products, including a fresh produce department with more than 300 items, according to Giant. They will also be able to sign up for Martin’s BonusCard loyalty program, which offers weekly promotions and sales, coupons and gas rewards, and have access to the Martin’s mobile app, enabling them to receive personalized digital coupons and set up mobile shopping lists.

Related:Giant Direct e-commerce hub gets under way

Giant noted that the closing of the Shop ‘n Save acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic investments, primarily in Pennsylvania.

Earlier this month, the grocer launched Giant Direct Powered by Peapod, an e-commerce hub in Lancaster, Pa. The company, which has four other e-commerce centers in Pennsylvania, said that banner will become its online grocery brand going forward. Also in February, Giant announced plans to open three more Giant Heirloom Markets in Philadelphia. The urban store format made its debut in the city’s downtown in late January, and the next location is due to open this summer, with all up and running by the year’s end.

In addition, new Giant supermarkets are slated to open their doors this year in East Stroudsburg and Walnutport, Pa. In November, the chain also opened a store in Lancaster’s Willow Valley area that was acquired from Darrenkamp’s Markets.

Part of Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant operates 171 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia under the Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets banners.

Related:Giant Heirloom Market to expand in Philadelphia

About the Author

Russell Redman

Senior Editor
Supermarket News

Russell Redman has served as senior editor at Supermarket News since April 2018, his second tour with the publication. In his current role, he handles daily news coverage for the SN website and contributes news and features for the print magazine, as well as participates in special projects, podcasts and webinars and attends industry events. Russ joined SN from Racher Press Inc.’s Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers magazines, where he served as desk/online editor for more than nine years, covering the food/drug/mass retail sector. 

Russell Redman’s more than 30 years of experience in journalism span a range of editorial manager, editor, reporter/writer and digital roles at a variety of publications and websites covering a breadth of industries, including retailing, pharmacy/health care, IT, digital home, financial technology, financial services, real estate/commercial property, pro audio/video and film. He started his career in 1989 as a local news reporter and editor, covering community news and politics in Long Island, N.Y. His background also includes an earlier stint at Supermarket News as center store editor and then financial editor in the mid-1990s. Russ holds a B.A. in journalism (minor in political science) from Hofstra University, where he also earned a certificate in digital/social media marketing in November 2016.

Russell Redman’s experience:

Supermarket News - Informa
Senior Editor 
April 2018 - present

Chain Drug Review/Mass Market Retailers - Racher Press
Desk/Online Editor 
Sept. 2008 - March 2018

CRN magazine - CMP Media
Managing Editor
May 2000 - June 2007

Bank Systems & Technology - Miller Freeman
Executive Editor/Managing Editor
Dec. 1996 - May 2000

Supermarket News - Fairchild Publications
Financial Editor/Associate Editor
April 1995 - Dec. 1996 

Shopping Centers Today Magazine - ICSC 
Desk Editor/Assistant Editor
Dec. 1992 - April 1995

Testa Communications
Assistant Editor/Contributing Editor (Music & Sound Retailer, Post, Producer, Sound & Communications and DJ Times magazines)
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1992 

American Banker/Bond Buyer
Copy Editor
Oct. 1990 - Jan. 1991 

This Week newspaper - Chanry Communications
Reporter/Editor
May 1989 - July 1990

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