The stores, which Giant called a natural extension of its current business,
will be targeted to both urban and suburban areas, according to the
company. No firm opening dates have been set, but a company source
indicated that the stores would be used to fill in existing Giant markets
Fifteen years after launching its first modest test of their viability,
Giant Food Inc. is laying plans for its first major rollout of stand-alone
drug stores. Buoyed by the success of the three stand-alone units in
Maryland and Virginia it has opened--the most recent opening came in
1991--the food-drug combo store chain will open as many as 20 fre
standing drug stores over the next three years.
Steuben Foods decision to expand in Western New York is huge news
for our work force and for our families, said ESD Chairman Charles
Gargano. Our Manufacturing Assistance Program is working to keep jobs
and create new jobs right here in New York State. With policies such as
MAP we are helping companies invest and thrive in the Empire State.
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