Food Lion Unveils Remodeled Stores
Food Lion is raising the curtain on 24 remodeled stores in the Wilmington, N.C., region that includes a refreshed look and the availability of e-commerce services at each location.
With a capital investment exceeding $50 million, store upgrades include an extensive product assortment with a specific focus on a variety of affordable and easy meal solutions that are ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook or ready-to-heat. Customers will also have more healthy options and a large selection of organic, gluten-free and plant-based items to choose from including Nature’s Promise, Food Lion’s affordable brand of wholesome and organic products made with no artificial flavors, preservatives or synthetic colors.
Inspired by feedback from customers and associates, all stores now feature self-checkout lanes and are refreshed with new décor reflecting an enhanced shopping experience.
“Food Lion has been a proud neighbor in the Wilmington community for 40 years,” said Meg Ham, president, Food Lion. “From a brand-new look and feel to more convenient grab-and-go items to make any meal easier, each store has made big changes with our customers in mind. We remain committed to keeping our prices low every day, offering great promotions and other opportunities to save.”
Two dozen stores will open to the public on May 10, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $250, free reusable shopping bag and trunk organizer.
Food Lion’s enhancements at each store include the grocer’s Food Lion To Go grocery pickup or home delivery service. Online orders may be placed on the Food Lion To Go website or the Food Lion To Go app. The service allows customers to place an order with the click of a button while experiencing the same low prices and fresh food items they receive in the store, officials with the retailer said.
The store remodels also include the installation of energy-efficient overhead LED lighting and refrigerated cases with doors.