Mark Your Calendar: Lidl To Open First U.S. Stores On Thursday, June 15

ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- After much anticipation, Lidl, one of the world's largest retailers, announced today it will open its first stores in the United States on Thursday, June 15.  Lidl also unveiled the location of 20 stores that will open during the summer of 2017.  By next summer, Lidl plans to open up to 100 stores across the East Coast, creating a total of 5,000 U.S. jobs.

"We are excited to open our first stores in the United States in a few short weeks," said Brendan Proctor, President and CEO of Lidl US. "Lidl is grocery shopping refreshed, retooled and rethought to make life better for all our customers. From our selection of sustainable products like our certified fresh and frozen seafood to top-quality wines from around the world available at market-beating prices, our team puts extra effort and attention into each product we put on our shelves.  When customers shop at Lidl, they will experience less complexity, lower prices, better choices, and greater confidence."

Stores Scheduled to Open This Summer
Below is a list of 20 stores that will open in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina during the summer of 2017.   A full list of stores opening next month will be announced in the coming weeks.

Rethink Grocery Shopping
Lidl will offer a simple and efficient approach to grocery shopping, which will mean huge savings for Lidl shoppers.  When entering a store this summer, shoppers can expect to get top quality goods and groceries at up to 50 percent less than other supermarkets in the United States*. They can also expect to see the following:

• Newly-Built, Beautiful Stores and Easy-to-Shop Layouts: All Lidl stores opening this summer will be newly constructed facilities, featuring a manageable, easy-to-shop layout of 20,000 square feet with only six aisles.
• Fresh Baked Goods: Customers will be greeted each day with the smell of Lidl's top-quality breads and pastries, which are baked fresh throughout the day. A bakery will be located at the entrance of each store.
• Healthy, Sustainable Choices: Lidl is committed to offering a wide range of healthy and sustainable options. All fresh and frozen seafood in Lidl's everyday assortment will be certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Lidl's high quality private label products will not have certified synthetic colors, trans fats or added MSG.
• Organic and Gluten Free Options: Lidl will carry a variety of organic and gluten-free items including organic fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and packaged food items, which will all be available at the lowest possible prices.
• Lidl's Top Quality Products: About 90 percent of the high quality groceries available at Lidl will be exclusive brand products. Each product on Lidl shelves will be rigorously tested to ensure that it meets our high quality standards. Several items have already won acclaim in the United States, including award-winning cheeses recognized in the 2017 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition.
• Lidl Surprises: Lidl offers an ever-changing selection of non-food products each week that will be in stores for a limited time. The selection will include fitness gear, small kitchen appliances, toys, and outdoor furniture, among other non-food items. To learn more about Lidl promotions, watch this video.
• Store Hours: Lidl is open during prime shopping times. Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

*Based upon a price comparison of comparable products sold at leading national retail grocery stores.

About Lidl
Lidl operates about 10,000 stores in 27 countries throughout Europe, offering customers the highest quality fresh produce, meat, bakery items and a wide array of household products at the lowest possible prices. Lidl first established its U.S. headquarters in Arlington County, Virginia in June 2015. Since then, it has announced regional headquarters and distribution centers in Spotsylvania County, Virginia; Alamance County, North Carolina and Cecil County, Maryland.

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