Giant Food Named a Top Employer for 2026, Celebrating a Culture of Grow, Care & Belong
January 19, 2026 | 3 min to read
Top Employer Index Certification Recognizes Grocery Retailer for Second Consecutive Year
Landover, MD – Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has once again been recognized as a Top Employer in the United States by the Top Employers Institute, earning the prestigious certification for the second consecutive year. The recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on creating a workplace where associates feel supported, empowered and connected.
Guided by its core values of Courage, Integrity, Teamwork, Care and Humor, Giant Food continues to invest in a people-first culture that supports growth, collaboration and long-term success for their associates, customers and communities.
“Being recognized as a Top Employer for the second year in a row reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where every associate can grow, care, and belong,” said Ira Kress, President, Giant Food. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and our shared vision for a better world at work.”
The Top Employers Institute certification is based on a comprehensive HR Best Practices Survey, which evaluates organizations across six domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Wellbeing and Organizational Purpose. Giant Food’s results underscore its ongoing commitment to building an engaging workplace grounded in trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
“Top Employer certification is a tremendous achievement to build from as we continue take our people-focused efforts to an even higher level,” said Caron Sanders, VP Human Resources, Giant Food. “This honor demonstrates our collective commitment to creating a workplace that represents and celebrates all of our associates.”
This latest honor builds on Giant Food’s reputation for cultivating a culture where associates and customers can Grow, Care and Belong with regular recognition including Progressive Grocer’s Impact Awards for Educational Support/Learning Advancement and Philanthropic Innovation, FMI Community Uplift awards and other industry leading-leading lists.
About Giant Food
Since opening its first location in Washington, D.C., in 1936, Giant has been an integral part of the communities and customers it serves. Giant is committed to being a Better Neighbor and has designated four main giving pillars that address local Food Insecurity, Military Support, Pediatric Cancer Research, and Social Equality. Giant is headquartered in Landover, Md., and operates 163 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia with approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 163 stores are 153 full-service pharmacies and 28 Starbucks locations. Giant fits all the way today’s busy customers want to shop – in-store or online. With 161 Giant Pickup locations and delivery options available in all its markets, customers have even more convenient options to get the best products and prices whenever and however they choose. For more information on Giant Food, visit giantfood.com.