A grocery-store chain better known for its expansive deli and gas-perks program is going in a different direction as it opens a pair of small, no-frills groceries locally.
Giant Eagle opened a Valu King store in Pataskala, and one in Reynoldsburg will open May 23.
Like competitors Aldi and Save-A-Lot, Valu King is all about price.
"The time is right to open a store in this format," said Jeff Galmarini, vice president of Valu King. "We're filling a void by offering something that customers have asked for."
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