Food Lion Remodels 31 Stores in the Columbia, S.C. and Florence, S.C. Markets SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion announced today that it has remodeled thirty-one stores in Columbia, S.C. and Florence, S.C. As part of Food Lion's ongoing "Take A Fresh Look" renewal efforts, Food Lion has remodeled the stores, expanded its offerings, and enhanced the overall store shopping experience. "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 Bobby Tatum, Director of Operations for the markets. "We wanted to enhance our customers' shopping experience through a more inviting interior design and have expanded our fresh departments, including produce, meats and deli/bakery, as well as our organic selection." The new signage, decor and enhanced lighting give the stores the atmosphere of a neighborhood marketplace. The remodeling work also is designed to give stores more space to provide a greater selection of products, including more natural and organic foods and expanded beer and wine offerings. The stores have been undergoing renovation for a number of months. Each store is celebrating the completion of renovations today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and other re-grand opening festivities, such as product sampling, cookouts, children's activities and giveaways. Food Lion customers can find specials on fresh produce, Butcher's Brand Premium Beef®, other fresh meats, natural products, wines and more items throughout the store by visiting http://www.foodlion.com/ and clicking on weekly specials. Food Lion LLC is a subsidiary of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG). Food Lion LLC operates more than 1,300 supermarkets, either directly or through affiliated entities, under the names of Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Harveys and Reid's. These stores meet local customer needs and preferences for the freshest and best quality products. Food Lion LLC employs approximately 74,000 associates in 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. DATASOURCE: Food Lion LLC CONTACT: Christy Phillips-Brown, +1-704-633-8250, ext. 2221, , or Jennifer Speck, +1-704-633-8250, ext. 2118, , both of Food Lion LLC Web Site: http://www.foodlion.com/

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