Lidl to Open New Maryland Store in August

Lidl is expanding its footprint on the East Coast of the U.S. with a forthcoming store in Bowie, Maryland.

Located at 2017 St. Josephs Dr., the discount grocer's newest location will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, Aug. 13. Normal business hours will be daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lidl previously announced its 21st Maryland store at 7625 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, which will open July 30.

The discount grocer, known for its broad selection of private-label products, has had a busy spring and summer, opening or announcing openings of new stores in New York City; Hackensack, New Jersey; Newark, Delaware; and Brooklyn, New York. The company now operates more than 180 stores in the U.S.

Highlights of the new store include:

• Butcher’s Specialty private-label meat brand: The line includes high-quality, affordable beef, chicken, pork, lamb, and veal. Options include USDA Choice beef, organic beef, grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, and all-natural pork.
• Preferred Selection pizza: Imported from Europe, the line features a combination of unique and classic flavors such as Truffle Oil & Mushroom, 5 Cheese & Chutney, and Margherita.
• Bon Gelati mini mix ice cream bars: The Lidl-exclusive pack comes with 12 bars and four flavors: milk chocolate, almond, white chocolate, and dark chocolate.
• Lidl Preferred Selection Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 months.
• Lidl Preferred Selection prosciutto: A premium, thinly sliced prosciutto for charcuterie boards, sandwiches, and more.
• Lidl Preferred Selection frozen tiramisu.
• Preferred Selection chilled Italian pasta: Ingredients are imported from Italy and feature premium fillings, including truffle and lobster, and offered in flavors such as Cacio e Pepe, Burrata, and Sun-Dried Tomato.