Food Lion to Remodel Stores in Greater Charlotte, N.C., Market in 2016; Invests $1.5 Million in Second Harvest Food Bank Warehouse Expansion
$215 Million Capital Investment to Benefit Customers and Community
SALISBURY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consistent with the grocer’s “Easy, Fresh and Affordable… You Can
Count on Food Lion Every Day!” strategy, Food Lion has announced the
company will remodel 142 stores in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market
in 2016. In an effort to make shopping easier and more affordable for
its customers, the company will make a $215 million investment in its
stores. This includes remodeling the stores, additional price
investments throughout the year and investments in associates and the
community through its Food Lion Feeds initiatives. A complete list of
greater Charlotte-area stores is available at www.foodlion.com/newsroom.
“We’re proud to have been a part of the greater Charlotte community
since 1957, and are excited to bring our newest format to our hometown
market,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “As we near our 60th
anniversary in this market, we look forward to making significant
investments in our stores, our customers, our associates and our
communities to offer a new grocery shopping experience. We want to
ensure our customers can easily find fresh, quality products to nourish
their families at affordable prices every day, delivered with caring,
friendly service every time they shop.”
Store Investments
Since Food Lion launched its “Easy, Fresh and Affordable. You Can Count
on Food Lion Every Day!” strategy in May 2014, the grocer has brought
enhancements to its Charlotte stores including product expansion, new
registers, price investments and enhanced service. When the remodels are
complete, customers will be able to take advantage of key benefits,
which include:
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Fresh, new stores designed to be easier to navigate and shop so
customers can get in and out of the store quickly. -
Expanded variety and assortment that is relevant to our customers in
each store, such as more local products, natural and organic
selections and healthier snack options.
These remodels are expected to be completed in stores on a rolling basis
between May and October 2016. Food Lion will continue to launch
enhancements across all of its nearly 1,100 stores in 2016, as well as
remodel additional markets over time. Charlotte is the fourth area to be
remodeled. The company remodeled 162 stores in the greater Raleigh,
N.C., area in 2015, along with 76 stores in the greater Wilmington,
N.C., and Greenville, N.C., markets in 2014.
Investment in the Charlotte Community
Food Lion’s investment is also extended to the local community. The
grocer has committed $1.5 million to the Second Harvest Food Bank of
Metrolina’s warehouse expansion. Through this new facility, Second
Harvest will provide the food bank with new capacity to broaden its
already robust work to end hunger in the 16-county region it supports in
the greater Charlotte area. The expansion will also offer access to
healthier, fresher food so those in need can nourish their families and
meet basic needs to help them get back on their feet.
“As we announce a significant commitment to remodel our 142 stores to
better serve our customers, we are proud to be able to also help Second
Harvest better serve the Charlotte community,” said Meg Ham, president
of Food Lion. “Through the new Food Lion Feeds center, we are making a
significant and long-term commitment to helping the food bank expand its
capabilities to offer fresher, healthier food to those in our community
who are struggling with hunger.”
“Second Harvest and Food Lion have served the Charlotte community
together for more than 25 years, and I’m thrilled our strong partnership
will continue through the opening of the Food Lion Feeds Center, said
Kay Carter, chief executive officer of Second Harvest Food Bank of
Metrolina. “Food Lion’s associates are truly dedicated to making sure
those who are hungry don’t have to make tough choices, whether it’s
providing a fresh, healthy meal on the table or groceries in the pantry.”
Serving 10 million customers each week at nearly 1,100 locations in 10
states, Food Lion was founded in 1957 and still calls Salisbury, N.C.,
its hometown. Through Food Lion Feeds, the company will donate 500
million meals to individuals and families in need by the end of 2020.
Click here for the full store list: www.foodlion.com/charlottestores
About Food Lion
Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, has nearly 1,100 stores
in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and employs more than 65,000
associates. By leveraging its longstanding heritage of low prices and
convenient locations, Food Lion is working to own the easiest full shop
grocery experience in the Southeast, anchored by a strong commitment to
affordability, freshness and the communities it serves. Through Food
Lion Feeds, the company has committed to provide 500 million meals to
individuals and families in need by the end of 2020. Food Lion is a
company of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based
Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG). For more information, visit www.foodlion.com.
Contacts
Food Lion
Christy Phillips-Brown, APR
704-310-2221
cphillips-brown@foodlion.com
