SALISBURY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Food Lion announced it invested $484 million to upgrade more than 150 locations in the greater Charlotte area.

Of the 153 stores that received funding to get remodeled, 28 are directly in Charlotte. Some of them held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the renovations.

“Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Greg Finchum, President of Food Lion. “Every enhancement is designed to meet our customers’ evolving needs – whenever, wherever and however they shop with us. Our associates are excited to welcome our customers into our refreshed stores and highlight what’s new. We’re proud to continue nourishing our towns and cities while delivering an easy and affordable omnichannel shopping experience customers count on from Food Lion.”

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