Food Lion invests $484M in 153-store upgrade
Food Lion invests $484M in 153-store upgrade
With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte, NC, designated market area, which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina.
Food Lion, founded in Salisbury, NC, in 1957, calls the Charlotte region home and continues to grow alongside the towns and cities it serves. With a deep commitment to providing fresh food at affordable prices, the omnichannel grocery retailer also prioritizes fighting food insecurity, donating nearly 13 million pounds of food across the Charlotte region to area food banks since 2024.
“Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Greg Finchum, president of Food Lion. “Every enhancement is designed to meet our customers’ evolving needs — whenever, wherever and however they shop with us. Our associates are excited to welcome our customers into our refreshed stores and highlight what’s new. We’re proud to continue nourishing our towns and cities while delivering an easy and affordable omnichannel shopping experience customers count on from Food Lion.”
On Nov. 5, participating newly remodeled stores will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. Before the ribbon cutting, 10 lucky winners will be selected at random through raffle tickets for a chance to win $1,000 in Food Lion gift cards. Following the drawing and ceremony, customers will be invited to explore the newly remodeled store. As part of the celebration, the first 100 customers will receive special giveaways and gift cards. Additionally, through Nov. 11 customers will have additional chances to win prizes through scratch tickets available at the register.
Through its Local Goodness program, Food Lion stores offer a variety of items sourced from local growers or manufacturers, serving customers in a more meaningful way with products that are the heart and soul of the community. The enhanced locally grown assortment includes 25-30 seasonal produce items. This fall, customers can enjoy a variety of limited seasonal offerings, including green tomatoes, specialty squash, locally produced honey, muscadine grapes and an assortment of fresh seasonal apples.
