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Food Lion grocery retail expansion

Overview

Grocery retailer Food Lion has initiated a significant expansion across the Carolinas and Georgia, aiming to open ten new locations throughout 2026.

Initial plans announced in September included six new stores scheduled for openings between late September and December. These locations are designed with omnichannel capabilities, such as home delivery and pickup services, and include features like self-checkout and organic product lines.

By October, details emerged regarding the acquisition of existing businesses to facilitate this growth. In Georgia, Food Lion is transitioning former Dill's Food City sites in Lavonia and Royston into new stores. In South Carolina, the company is expanding its presence in the Greenville market by purchasing and renovating a former Bi-Lo location.

Entities

Food Lion · Greenville · Greg Finchum

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Food Lion expands in Georgia and South Carolina via acquisitions

    Food Lion is expanding in the Greenville market by acquiring former Dill's Food City and Bi-Lo locations in Georgia and South Carolina.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Food Lion to open six new stores in Carolinas and Georgia by 2026

    Food Lion will open six new grocery stores in the Carolinas and Georgia by the end of 2026, expanding its omnichannel retail presence and community hunger relief efforts.

Sources

dailyguardian.ca · nowhabersham.com · supermarketnews.com · theshelbyreport.com