Giant Goes Mobile with New App

The following release was sent in by Laura Jacobs of e3communications:

Carlisle, PA – As part of its ongoing commitment to offering customers simple solutions to enhance their shopping experience, Food Stores announced the launch of its first mobile application for iPhone® and AndroidTM devices [in February]. Customers can now download the mobile application for free at the App Store or Android Market.

“More customers are relying on the convenience that technology can offer and we are committed to bringing that innovation to our customers and to our stores,” said Rick Herring, president, Food Stores. “The launch of a mobile app is a natural extension to the suite of technologies we currently offer in store. We also look forward to enhancing the capabilities of the GIANT app in the coming months to better serve our customers’ needs.”

The mobile app syncs with a customer’s BonusCard, to provide access to his or her online account, allowing them to check current point totals for Gas Extra Rewards and A+ School Rewards in addition to viewing personalized savings offers. Once customers have built their shopping list online at www.giantfoodstores.com, they will be able to view and check off the list using their mobile device while shopping. Customers can also access store circulars to check out every day savings on the go and get directions to the nearest GIANT.

In-store technology already available in most stores includes Easy Scan checkouts, Easy Shop hand-held scanning devices, Easy Weigh, and the award-winning Shopping Solutions information kiosk.

To learn more about GIANT’s new mobile app and other in-store and web-based
technology offerings, visit www.giantfoodstores.com.

About GIANT/MARTIN’S
Headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, GIANT/MARTIN’S is a leading retail grocer in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, operating under the names of GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets and employing nearly 30,000 associates. Founded in 1923, GIANT and MARTIN’S have a long-standing commitment to eradicate hunger and improve the quality of life for children in addition to working with hundreds of local organizations annually. GIANT/MARTIN’S was recently awarded the Golden Grocer Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its leadership in the fight against hunger.

In addition, GIANT/MARTIN’S is one of the top ten fund-raisers in the country for local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. GIANT and MARTIN’S are Ahold companies. For more information visit www.GiantFoodStores.com and www.MartinsFoods.com. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/giantfoodstores and facebook.com/martinsfood.