During mid-January 2023, Giant Eagle, will terminate distribution of print ads to households as a trial in the Cleveland area.  Shoppers can still download ads using a mobile app to place orders and to obtain digital coupons.

This change appears inevitable with a move to a digital society with implications for those that are not computer literate or without access to the internet.  Accordingly, the Giant Eagle chain of 470 stores will still make available printed flyers in each location.

It is inevitable that other chains will follow further depriving local newspapers of revenue.