Lowes Foods opened a new store March 12 on Johns Island, South Carolina, expanding its Charleston market footprint to five locations.
The store at 3575 Maybank Highway occupies a building that formerly housed a KJ’s Market and which underwent extensive renovations before the transition.
The Johns Island location features Lowes Foods’ signature “Originals” – specialized in-store departments and experiences unique to the banner – which were unveiled on opening morning.
As part of grand-opening festivities, a S’mores wagon was stationed at the store throughout the weekend of March 13.
Lowes Foods President Tim Lowe heralded the opening.
“We appreciate the patience of our guests during the past few months as we worked to transition the store to a Lowes Foods,” he said.
“We look forward to welcoming the entire community to what will be an incredible, locally focused shopping experience for Johns Island residents, as well as the Kiawah and Seabrook Island communities.”
About Lowes Foods
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, Lowes Foods operates more than 80 full-service supermarkets across North and South Carolina and employs nearly 9,000 people.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alex Lee Inc., the same parent company as Merchants Distributors (MDI), which earlier this month announced a retail media partnership with Swiftly to serve its network of independent grocers across the Southeast.
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