Food Lion Revamps Va. Stores 2011-10-26

SN STAFF

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion on Wednesday officially unveiled renovations at all 25 of its stores in the Danville-Lynchburg market of Virginia.

The stores, under construction since March, seek to offer customers an improved shopping atmosphere with expanded product selections and better prices, Food Lion said.

"This is an exciting time for Food Lion and our customers, as we celebrate a fresh, new look, a greater selection of products and a renewed focus on service," said Larry Cassels, director of operations for Food Lion's northeastern region, said in a statement. "We are enhancing our customers' shopping experience through a more inviting interior design, and we have also expanded our fresh departments, including produce, meats and deli/bakery."

The stores also have new customer service areas and faster checkout, he added. On Wednesday, the first 100 customers at all 25 renewed stores were given free reusable bags filled with store-brand products.