The flagship will be located in downtown Philadelphia and is expected to open its doors on March 13.
The new flagship location has been designed to meet the needs of urban dwellers. The flagship, which occupies an area of 65,000sq ft, is located on the second floor of a residential tower. It will incorporate a food hall, beer garden, a private lift to the above apartments and over 600 varieties of fruits and vegetables.
The heart of the store is the food hall that features offerings from a variety of local businesses. The food hall has a particular focus on fresh ingredients and foods including high-quality Mexican cuisine, premium sushi, made to order sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, smoked meats, hot foods and gelato.
“Philadelphia’s grocery scene is experiencing a major renaissance and The Giant Company has been at the forefront, introducing new formats, opening new stores, and expanding grocery delivery services,” said Nicholas Bertram, president, The Giant Company, which is part of Ahold Delhaize USA. “Our Riverwalk store celebrates this transformation, offering an elevated omnichannel grocery experience unlike anything Philadelphia has ever seen.”
