Giant Eagle's GetGo Stores Changing Hands

PITTSBURGH, PA — Canadian company Couche-Tard has received Federal Trade Commission clearance to acquire the GetGo gas stations and convenience stores from Cranberry-based Giant Eagle in mere days.

GetGo's approximately 3,500 employees and 270 locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana will make up a new and separate business unit within Couche-Tard's U.S. store network. Leading the business unit as vice president of operations is Mike Maraldo, a 33-year Giant Eagle veteran who has been Vice President of Operations for GetGo since 2022.

"GetGo has built an extraordinary brand on the strength of a best-in-class food program, an exceptional store experience and a compelling offer activated by an amazing team that is passionate about their customers and communities," said Alex Miller, CEO of Couche-Tard.

"We are very pleased to welcome them to the Couche-Tard team, looking forward to supporting and enabling their continued growth and success and eager to learn from their insights and experience as we strive to make our customers' lives a little easier every day."

Senior operations leaders, as well as management and functional support staff for GetGo will remain based at Giant Eagle's corporate campus in Cranberry in a separate, dedicated space. In addition, GetGo's brand, programs, and offers will continue, including the myPerks loyalty program that it shares with Giant Eagle.

"GetGo has been an important part of Giant Eagle's history, and we thank all 3,500 GetGo and WetGo Team Members for the valuable work they have done," said Bill Artman, CEO of Giant Eagle. "Couche-Tard is a great fit for GetGo. Their deep understanding of consumer needs and their passion for the brand and the myPerks loyalty program will help GetGo continue its success and growth."

Couche-Tard operates in 29 countries with close to 17,000 stores, of which approximately 13,000 offer road transportation fuel. Approximately 146,000 people are employed throughout its network.