Giant

The GIANT story began in 1923 when David Javitch opened a small meat market in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. At that time, he did not envision the great Company that would grow from the humble beginnings of a two-man butcher shop called the Carlisle Meat Market.

David, otherwise known as D.J., built his business on the simple premise of the “best products at the fairest price.” He spent his waking hours in the store and his children were raised there. His store prospered during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1936, D.J.’s entrepreneurial spirit took over when he decided to take a chance on a new business venture.

He purchased a store in Lewistown, Pennsylvania which he named the GIANT Shopping Food Center. It was a big change from the original Carlisle Meat Market because the new store offered customers the opportunity to purchase their dry goods and perishables under one roof: a new concept at that time. It was also a very modern store, considering that it opened only three years after the Great Depression. The GIANT Shopping Food Center was a great success and based on that, a decision was made to expand the Carlisle store from a basic meat market into a full-fledged grocery store.

GIANT’s future is promising with many opportunities for continued growth and success. Since 1923, evidence of the Company’s growth and success is a tribute to the legacy of David Javitch. Most importantly, GIANT’s history has been written by many phenomenal Associates who contributed through their hard work and dedication. That same tradition continues today through the vision and efforts of our current Associates who collectively continue to focus on the Organization’s promising future.

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