Giant Food is set to open its newest store in Bowie, Maryland, at 810 Fairmont Drive in the South Lake Marketplace development. The 66,000-square-foot location will welcome shoppers on Friday, March 28, at 6 am.
The new Giant Food store offers full-service meat and seafood departments, a gourmet cheese selection, extensive prepared food options, fresh sushi, and an in-store Starbucks. This location also introduces Giant’s 50th Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe, allowing customers to enjoy the beloved local pizza brand directly from the store’s deli section.
A Major Investment in Bowie’s Future
The new store underscores Giant Food’s commitment to enhancing the Bowie community by offering a modern, customer-centric shopping experience.
“We are thrilled to open our new store in the South Lake Marketplace community, bringing our neighbors a modern, customer-focused destination that creates the best shopping experience,” said Ira Kress, president of Giant Food. “It’s not just a grocery store—it’s a vibrant hub where families can connect, find great value, and explore the new features we’ve brought to this new development.”
The store will replace Giant’s previous Bowie location at 3500 NW Crain Hwy, closing on March 27 at 6 pm. The company has offered employees opportunities to transfer to the new store, ensuring uninterrupted customer service.
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South Lake Marketplace: A New Retail Hub
Giant Food is the anchor tenant for South Lake Marketplace, a 600,000-square-foot retail and entertainment destination designed to attract shoppers and businesses alike.
“We’re delighted to welcome Giant Food as the anchor tenant at South Lake Marketplace,” said Gary Michael, president of NAI Michael, the developer of South Lake. “Giant’s long-standing commitment to the communities they serve, coupled with their exceptional customer experience, aligns perfectly with our vision for South Lake.”
South Lake Marketplace strategically positions itself near Liberty Sports Park, which attracts over 344,000 visitors each year.
The development, which will attract national brands and local businesses, will boost economic growth in Prince George’s County.
Ledo Pizza and Local Favorites Expand at Giant Food
The Bowie store marks the 50th Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe inside a Giant Food location. Customers can purchase Take and Bake Ledo Pizza to prepare at home or order a freshly made pizza on-site.
Additionally, Giant has partnered with Ben’s Chili Bowl, another Washington, D.C. icon, offering a selection of the restaurant’s signature comfort foods. These additions reflect the supermarket chain’s ongoing support of local brands and its effort to provide customers with authentic regional flavors.
About Giant Food
Founded in 1936 in Washington, D.C., Giant Food has grown significantly over the years and now operates 164 supermarkets across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, the company runs 154 full-service pharmacies and 28 Starbucks locations.
As a result of its expansion, Giant Food employs approximately 20,000 associates and offers customers a variety of shopping options, including 161 Giant Pickup locations and home delivery services.