Ahold Delhaize banner Food Lion is showcasing a $365 million makeover spanning the greater Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, market and Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
“For nearly 50 years, Food Lion has been committed to caring for our neighbors in the Raleigh-Durham area,” said Meg Ham, President, in a press release. “We take pride in serving generations of families and are thrilled to extend that warm welcome to existing and new families in their remodeled Food Lion store. Enhancements were made with our customers in mind. They’ll discover a refreshed look and feel, and more convenient grab-and-go items that make life easier. Our customers can continue to count on Food Lion to help nourish their families as we provide an easy, fresh, and affordable omnichannel shopping experience.”
In total, the retailer cut the ribbon on 167 newly remodeled locations, with plans to provide an easier and affordable shopping experience.
The investment includes a specific focus on fresh-forward, affordable, and easy meal solutions that are ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, or ready-to-heat. Nearly all stores are introducing self-checkout lanes for an enhanced and efficient shopping experience, allowing customers to choose between traditional cashier-assisted checkout or self-checkout options. Additionally, Food Lion continues to invest in training and developing associates to provide the best customer experience and is collaborating with local organizations to address food insecurity.
Store upgrades include an extensive product assortment, such as fresh produce, quality meats, and many other products. Customers also have a large selection of organic, gluten-free, and plant-based items to choose from. Through its Local Goodness program, these Food Lion stores will offer a wide variety of regional items sourced from local growers or manufacturers.
For more from the company's direct release, including active community participation, click here.
It is no small feat to bring a blanket of innovation across a region, and we send our congratulations to the Food Lion team!
