The Giant Co. will open its new Swatara store, located at 6301 Grayson Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. The 51,000-square-foot store will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and employ approximately 150 full- and part-time team members.
Sherry Beitler, a 33-year grocery veteran, has been appointed store manager of the newest Giant.
“Since announcing our plans earlier this year, we – much like the surrounding community – have been counting down to opening day, just in time for the holidays,’” said Beitler. “Our new store will feature the very best of the Giant brand and be among the first to feature design elements inspired by our new brand platform, For Today’s Table. We are so excited to be a part of the Swatara community and can’t wait to welcome shoppers!”
The new Swatara store features Giant’s signature fresh departments, coupled with expanded product variety and new offerings, including:
- Farm fresh garden produce – More than 350 fresh produce items including a variety of organic selections, locally grown produce, in-store fresh cut fruits and vegetables;
- Fresh meat and seafood – Offering a greater product selection such as USDA Prime, Nature’s Promise meats, fresh fish and a variety of local offerings;
- Full-service deli – Fresh assortment of Boar’s Head deli meats and cheeses along with an expanded selection of prepared foods and grab-and-go meals;
- Full-service bakery – Featuring signature cakes, artisan breads, made-fresh donuts and other dessert favorites;
- Giant Direct – Designed to serve customers whenever and however they want to shop, Giant Direct gives busy Swatara customers the opportunity to order their groceries online for easy curbside pick-up or delivery at giantdirect.com; and
- Beer & Wine Eatery – Stocked with more than 300 varieties of national and local brand beer and wine in addition to fresh-made fare including meal combos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, subs and sushi. The new eatery will be open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
“Giant believes in connecting families for a better future and those connections begin when gathered together around the table for a meal,” said Beitler. “This store was designed with families in mind and making it easier for them to share a meal and connect. Throughout the store, we’re helping to simplify the shopping experience for our customers from optimized product assortment and improved displays to offerings for meal inspiration and savings.”
Grand opening community support
As part of The Giant Co.’s commitment to making a difference in the local communities it serves, the Swatara store will celebrate its opening by making donations to each of the following community groups: Central Dauphin School District, the Swatara Township Fire Department, the Swatara Township Police Department and the Tri County Community Action Program. The store also will donate backpacks filled with healthy snacks and Phillies merchandise to more than 700 students at Rutherford Elementary School and Chambers Hill Elementary School.
