Food Lion Opens 14th Greensboro Store

New location features energy-efficient technology and expanded product selection.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Food Lion has opened a new supermarket location in Greensboro, North Carolina, marking the 14th store for the retailer in the city. The 3501 N. Elm St. store features a CO₂ refrigeration system, water-chilled cooling to reduce energy use, an easy-to-shop layout, and an expanded assortment of fresh, organic, and prepared food options. To celebrate the opening, the first 100 customers received gift cards and reusable bags, and the store donated $2,500 to two local nonprofits.

Why it matters

The new Food Lion store opening is part of the retailer's ongoing expansion and commitment to providing fresh, affordable groceries to communities across its 10-state footprint. The store's energy-efficient features and focus on prepared and organic options also align with growing consumer demand for sustainable and health-conscious shopping experiences.

The details

The new 14th Food Lion store in Greensboro features a number of upgrades, including a CO₂ refrigeration system to maintain product freshness and innovative water-chilled cooling to reduce energy consumption. The store also offers an easy-to-shop layout, expanded product assortment, Food Lion To Go pickup and delivery, and modern decor based on customer feedback. In-store offerings include ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-heat meal solutions, fresh produce, quality meats, and organic, gluten-free, and plant-based items. The store also has a walk-in garden cooler, prepared cut fruit, freshly made sushi, and a self-service wing and hot favorites bar.

  • Food Lion opened the new Greensboro store on February 11, 2026.
  • The store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. on February 11, 2026.

The players

Food Lion

A grocery store chain with over 1,000 locations across 10 states in the southeastern United States.

Ken Mabe

The store manager of the new Food Lion location in Greensboro.

Servant Center

A local nonprofit organization in Greensboro that will receive food donations from the new Food Lion store.

Wells Memorial We Care Pantry

A local nonprofit organization in Greensboro that will receive food donations from the new Food Lion store.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to open Food Lion's newest store here in Greensboro and welcome our neighbors into their new store to experience fresh and affordable groceries.”

— Ken Mabe, Store Manager (theshelbyreport.com)

“Having spent my entire life in the Triad and nearly 29 years with Food Lion, I'm proud to offer an easy-to-shop store with quality products and services designed around our customers' needs.”

— Ken Mabe, Store Manager (theshelbyreport.com)

What’s next

The new Food Lion store in Greensboro is expected to continue serving the local community with fresh, affordable groceries and expanding its product selection and sustainability efforts in the coming years.

The takeaway

Food Lion's commitment to opening new energy-efficient stores and supporting local nonprofits demonstrates the retailer's focus on providing accessible, sustainable, and community-oriented grocery options in Greensboro and across its footprint.