North Carolina-based Food Lion, part of the Ahold Delhaize USA family of retailers, is remodelling more than 150 stores in the greater Charlotte area.
The store remodels will offer guests a greater product assortment, including a greater focus on ready-to-eat and prepared meals and Fresh & Simple private label offerings. The investment will also add self-checkout lanes to nearly all of the 153 stores.
“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 omni-channel shopping experience customers count on from Food Lion.”
Last month, Ahold Delhaize USA announced plans to build an $860M “state-of-the-art” distribution centre in Burlington, North Carolina, to supply its East Coast stores. Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in 2026, with an anticipated start of operations in 2029.
Food Lion operates more than 1,100 stores across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. The grocer employs more than 82,000 associates.
