The GIANT Company has announced plans to close its Lancaster County fulfillment center by the end of April 2026. This closure is part of a broader strategy to transition to store-based fulfillment across Pennsylvania. The Lancaster facility, located at 235 N. Reservoir St., is one of five centers set to close, alongside locations in Philadelphia, Willow Grove, Coopersburg, and North Coventry.
The decision to close these centers comes as GIANT shifts its focus to in-store fulfillment, aiming to meet customer demands for faster delivery and more flexible service options. According to a spokesperson for GIANT, this change will allow orders to be picked by store team members and delivered by third-party services like DoorDash and Instacart, enhancing delivery speed and efficiency.
The Lancaster center, which employs 81 people, was originally a grocery store before its conversion into an e-commerce hub six years ago. The company is working to minimize job losses by offering affected employees other positions within the company. GIANT, owned by Ahold Delhaize USA, emphasizes that e-commerce remains a crucial part of its business strategy, despite the shift in fulfillment methods…