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Updated on May 10, 2021 at 12:49 pm
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Some “GIANT” changes are coming to Philadelphia’s supermarket scene in the next couple years.
The GIANT Company, on Monday, announced plans to build four new grocery stores in Philadelphia by 2023.
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The plans include the 40,000-square-foot GIANT Heirloom Market at the Fashion District at 8th and Market streets in Center City as well as three new GIANT supermarkets.
A 46,000-square-foot grocery store at Columbus Boulevard and Reed Street in South Philadelphia.
A 50,000-square-foot grocery store at North Broad and Spring Garden streets.
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