- The Giant Co. plans to build a new supermarket in South Mall
- When the new store opens, the existing store on West Emaus Avenue will close
- Construction is tentatively planned to begin in 2025
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. — The Giant Co. announced Tuesday it will build a new supermarket and gas station in a vacant section of South Mall.
The 68,000-square-foot store will replace the store at 3015 W. Emaus Ave., which will close once the new store project is completed.
Employees from the existing store will transfer to the new store, Giant representative Ashley Flower said.
"We plan on hiring new team members, as well," she said.
Amid the permit and approval processes, construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2025, according to Giant's written announcement.
“After 35 years at our current location on W. Emmaus Ave., it’s time to grow our store footprint."John Ruane, president of the Giant Co.
The opening date, as well as job postings and store amenities, will be announced later, it said.
“After 35 years at our current location on W. Emmaus Ave., it’s time to grow our store footprint and move a little further up the road,” Giant Co. President John Ruane said in the release.
Giant, based in Carlisle, Cumberland County, currently employs more than 1,400 people in its seven Lehigh County stores.
