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Giant Eagle Announces Sale of GetGo Convenience Store Chain

Goodbye, GetGo: Giant Eagle to Sell Convenience Store Sites

After decades of serving the community, the time has come for Giant Eagle to bid farewell to its GetGo convenience store chain. Announced on Monday, the supermarket giant has entered into an agreement to sell all of its GetGo locations.

GetGo has been a pioneer in the food-first convenience store experience, employing approximately 3,500 individuals. However, neither Giant Eagle nor the purchasing company, Couche-Tard, has disclosed the terms of the sale.

Key Details

• Giant Eagle is selling its entire GetGo convenience store chain.
• The sale includes all GetGo locations.
• Approximately 3,500 GetGo employees will be affected.
• The sale price has not been disclosed.
• The sale is expected to close in August 2024.

What Does This Mean for Customers?

Giant Eagle has not yet released details on how the sale will impact customers. However, it is likely that GetGo stores will continue to operate as usual until the sale is finalized.

Once the sale is complete, it is possible that Couche-Tard will make changes to the GetGo brand, product offerings, or store operations.

About Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle is a leading supermarket chain in the Northeastern United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates over 400 stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Indiana.

About Couche-Tard

Couche-Tard is a Canadian convenience store operator with over 14,000 locations worldwide. The company operates under various брендов, including Circle K, Mac's, and Kangaroo Express.