Food Lion opened its fifth store in Statesville, North Carolina, on Jan. 18, marking more than five decades of service to the community.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 7:45 a.m. at the 1909 E. Broad St. location. The first 100 customers received a mystery gift card valued up to $200 and a free reusable shopping bag.
“Having been with Food Lion for 30 years, including 19 years as a store manager, I understand what it takes to serve a community with care and consistency,” said Patrick Burns, store manager. “This store reflects our commitment to providing fresh food at affordable prices, and I look forward to giving neighbors the service and value they can always count on.”
The new location features an easy-to-shop layout, expanded assortment and a modern atmosphere designed from customer feedback. The store offers fresh produce, expanded quality meat options, meal solutions and everyday essentials.
Food Lion To Go pickup and home delivery are available.
Other features include ready-to-eat, -cook or -heat meal solutions, quality meats and organic, gluten-free and plant-based items.
A walk-in garden cooler ensures fresh produce availability. Customers also will find in-store prepared cut fruit, freshly made sushi and a self-service wing and hot favorites bar.
Self-checkout lanes operate alongside traditional cashier-assisted checkout. The store carries Nature’s Promise, Food Lion’s organic brand of products made without artificial flavors, preservatives or synthetic colors.
The store features energy-efficient LED lighting, refrigerated cases with doors and CO₂ refrigeration systems to reduce environmental impact.
The new Statesville store is part of Food Lion’s growth and investment across its footprint. The retailer plans additional store openings and remodels in 2026.
Food Lion operates more than 1,100 stores throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states with more than 82,000 employees. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, the company is part of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Zaandam-based Ahold Delhaize.
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