Giant Eagle Inc. is pulling out of the Toledo market, announcing plans Friday to close both area stores on May 3.
Industry experts say the decision isn’t surprising, as the Pittsburgh supermarket chain never seemed to gain a solid foothold in the crowded Toledo market.
Still, local officials were caught off guard.
“It definitely is going to be a hit to our community,” Sylvania Township Trustee John Jennewine said. “They were very strong supporters of the community, and very involved. We’re going to be sad to see them go.”
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