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May 13, 2024

White Oak Giant Eagle changes ownership

By Mon Valley Independent

By JIM BUSCH

For the MVI

For the past several months, shoppers at the White Oak Giant Eagle have been noticing some changes in the store. The shelves aren’t as heavily stocked and some services such as the post office and self-checkout are no longer available. 

These changes prompted rumors that the store was going out of business, but local shoppers will be happy to know that their Giant Eagle will not be closing. The changes they’ve noticed were merely preparations for new ownership.

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