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The newly renovated Catonsville Giant supermarket has held a grand re-opening, marking the re-design of its layout, installation of self-scan checkout lanes and the expansion of its produce offerings.
The store on Baltimore National Pike held a ribbon cutting on Friday. Over the next four weekends, the store will hold raffles, offer free samples, host live music and give away prizes, according to a company statement.
During the re-opening, store manager Mike King presented a check to Catonsville Middle School Principal Michael Thorne for $6,433.25 as part of the A+ rewards program. Participating schools receive points when parents who shop there designate the school as their school of choice.
Store upgrades include:
Full-service floral department at the front of the store.
- An increased produce selection.
- A re-designed deli with gourmet cheese section.
- Greater variety of fresh baked goods in the bakery.
- Expanded section of health and beauty products, as well as seasonal items.
- A streamlined customer service location in the center of the store.
- Self-checkout lanes and hand-held scanners that allow customers to scan and pay for items as they shop.
What do you think of the new renovations to Giant? Tell us in the comments.
Mari
8:57 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
They can try to improve the store, but they can't do anything about the location, especially the Walmart next door. Has the attitude of employees changed or do they still discuss union issues and their complaints in front of the customers while checking them out?
Valerie Androutsopoulos
9:07 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012
I don't think they're discussing union issues, complaining or talking about their next break anymore because it's all teenagers now. Too bad it's the closest grocery store.
Mari
1:23 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Valerie, trust me, Wegman's won't be that far and will be worth the trip!
mary
9:51 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
They should have redesigned the parking lot ~~ it is the worst parking lot ever! That's why I don't shop at this particular Giant and its the closest grocery store to my house.
Gina
10:28 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The parking lot is a mess, the spots are too narrow. The customer service sucks, they complain about everything in front of customers, hours, other employees, pay etc.....Every time I walk in the place I feel like I'm going to get robbed. Their produce (strawberries, blueberries, etc....) still are bruised, go bad in a day and are to expensive. The meat looks and smells like it's been sitting too long, specially the chicken! Most of the time I make the long hike to Wegman's in Hunt Valley it's worth the drive for quality and service, I can't wait for June 17th when the one in Columbia opens!!!! And yes I have been in Giant in the past week and other then everything being a total mess and out of place nothing else seems to have changed. They don't need store upgrades to keep up with Wegman's then need a customer service over haul and better quality meats and produce, oh and better prices!
Mari
11:51 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Yep, Gina, I'm also very, very eagerly awaiting the opening of Wegman's in Columbia because I will then be able to do my grocery shopping on weekdays without having to deal with the Beltway. I currently go on the weekends and it's very crowded.
Mary, I think the parking lot at the Wilkens Giant is even worse, but at least it's not strewn with carts everywhere. I only go there for Ledo's and the bank ATM.
Mari
11:54 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Could someone please explain to me why the politicians ALWAYS show up for ribbon cuttings???? More business gets done in spite of them than because of them, so why are they invited???
Penny Riordan
3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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Lynne
10:08 pm on Friday, June 8, 2012
I must say, this Giants produce was once the best. I agree the employees could use Customer service 101. I hope the manager reads this.
Lynne
10:10 pm on Friday, June 8, 2012
Wegmans in Columbia is open!!!!!!