Food Lion celebrates 60 years

Salisbury, N.C.-based Food Lion celebrated 60 years of business on Dec. 12 by randomly selecting customers to win 60 percent off their purchases at each of its more than 1,000 locations as well as providing shoppers a chance to win $10 gift cards. The retail chain, owned by Ahold Delhaize USA, also held a time capsule ceremony, complete with mementos submitted by stores across its 10-state footprint, at its corporate headquarters.

“It is an honor to celebrate 60 years of low prices, fresh products and community involvement with our company today,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “The reason Food Lion is still a proud partner in each of the towns and cities we serve is a strong testament to our loyal customers, who choose to shop with us, and to each of our associates, who take pride in serving them and showing them how much we care every day.”

Food Lion’s private brands include its mainstream Food Lion brand, Nature's Place, Taste of Inspirations and Home 360.