Giant Eagle

Three families - Goldstein, Porter and Chait - build a small grocery company called Eagle Grocery. The business is a success, and the Eagle chain expands to 125 stores. In 1928, the families sell Eagle Grocery to the Kroger Company. As part of their arrangement with Kroger, the families agree to leave the grocery business for three years

2000 and Beyond: Building on Tradition.

Giant Eagle continues its commitment to customer convenience and value.

Operates more than 200 stores, with the purchase of Riser Foods in Cleveland and County Markets in Maryland. Giant Eagle now has stores throughout Western Pennsylvania, Central and Northern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland.

Employs over 35,000 throughout stores, warehouses and corporate offices.

Expands the menu at The Kitchens at Giant Eagle. Customers can now choose from variety of prepared entrees and side dishes, hot and cold sandwiches, pizza, chicken and a host of other healthy, wholesome meals for busy families.

Grows line of Giant Eagle brand products and introduces the double your money back if not completely satisfied guarantee.

Introduces GetGo® from Giant Eagle and launches customer loyalty gas programs fuelperks!® and foodperks!™ in select markets.

Develops a new foodie destination with Market District®, a brand new store format that invites customers to experience an exploration of food that is inspiring and enjoyable.

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