Chain Bridge Road Giant Food to Unveil Store Updates at Ribbon Cutting Friday; Oakton store celebrates renovation with June 20th events and activities

What: Grand Re-opening, ribbon cutting ceremony, and local food pantry donation
at the Chain Bridge Road Giant Food in Oakton, Va.

Between June 20th and June 22nd, the Chain Bridge Road Giant Food will provide a tasting passport to all customers during special event hours (Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), encouraging them to explore the changes throughout the store. A completed passport gives customers the opportunity to win free groceries for a month. Over the next four weekends, the Chain Bridge Road Giant customers will enjoy tastings, live music, kids entertainment, and more.

In honor of the occasion, Giant will make a significant donation to the Food for Others a local organization making a big difference in the community, during Friday’s Grand Reopening Celebration. 

Why:Giant is dedicated to improving and growing its stores in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware. Throughout its 78 year history, Giant has remained committed to providing the highest level of quality, value, and service to its customers.

New elements at this Giant Food include:

• Upgraded and expanded produce department
  
  featuring a greater selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• All-new produce area featuring seasonal
  offerings.
•  Redesigned, customer-friendly deli, featuring a
  
  wide variety of high-quality meats and cheeses, new meat display, and a new
  Grab and Go section.
• Brand new beer and wine shop, including a
  variety of craft and specialty beers.
•  Expanded natural and organic section, featuring
  full line of Giant Nature’s Promise products and natural frozen foods.
• Relocated beer and wine department to the front
  of the store for customer convenience.
• Peapod Pick-Up location, where customers can
  
  continue to order groceries and pick up at their convenience, with no minimums
  on orders.
• Continued use of in-store technologies including
  “SCAN IT!” hand-held devices, which allow customers to scan and bag their
  
  groceries while they shop, and “ORDER IT!” deli kiosks, where customers can
  
  digitally place deli orders and continue shopping. When order is ready for
  pick-up, customers receive an alert.

Who: Ribbon Cutting Participants

•  Fairfax County Executive Edward L. Long (invited)
•  State Senator Chap Petersen (invited)
• Virginia State Delegate Mark L. Keam (invited)
• Fairfax County Council Chairman Sharon Bulova (invited)
• Maryland State Delegate Benjamin S. Barnes (invited)
• Providence District Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth (invited)
• Giant Food District Director Mike Greller
• Giant Food Store Manager Scott Belcher
• Food for Others Associates
• Giant Food Customers & Associates