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DATE:
 September 27, 2006
CONTACT: Tracy Pawelski
tracy.pawelski@aholdusa.com

   
GIANT FOOD STORES AND TOPS MARKETS AWARDED 2006 GOLDEN PENGUIN AWARD
Third consecutive year grocery chains have received this honor

Carlisle, PA - For the third consecutive year, Giant Food Stores and TOPS Markets have won the 2006 Golden Penguin Award from the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association. The grocery chains will receive this industry-wide recognition at the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods convention in October.

"This year's June is Dairy Month was a success thanks to the help of all of our vendors and associates," said Joanne Gohn, Dairy Merchandiser, Giant Food Stores. "It was because of their ongoing support and partnership, that Giant and TOPS were able to once again receive the prestigious Golden Penguin Award."

The Golden Penguin Award is recognized throughout the industry as a symbol of excellence. It represents dedication, innovation, and success in the promotion of refrigerated foods. The Golden Penguin Awards program attracts entries from across the country and from professionals in all aspects of refrigerated food industry.

Giant Food Stores, headquartered in Carlisle, PA, is one of four retail-operating companies under Ahold USA, one of the leading supermarket operations in the US. Giant currently operates 103 stores as Giant Food Stores, 119 stores as Tops Markets and 26 stores as Martin's Food Markets. With nearly 38,000 associates, Giant serves a six state market area. For more information about Giant Food Stores, visit the company's website at www.GiantFoodStores.com.

 

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