Lowes Foods Plans Expansion, Remodels Triangle North Carolina Stores

Lowes Foods, a grocer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is actively expanding in the Carolinas, particularly the Raleigh metropolitan area and the Triangle region. The company plans to open two new stores in Wendell and Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, with the Fuquay-Varina location expected to open in late 2027. Additionally, Lowes Foods will convert a Kj’s Market store on Johns Island, South Carolina, into a Lowes Foods location, aligning with its strategy to consolidate grocery banners under the Lowes brand. The grocer is also investing in remodeling existing stores, including a Holly Springs location set to reopen on June 26, and recent grand re-openings in other Triangle stores featuring refreshed interiors and expanded offerings like larger cheese shops and smokehouses. Lowes Foods President Tim Lowe emphasized that these efforts aim to enhance the shopping experience and reflect the unique spirit of each community. This expansion and renovation strategy follows previous closures of several stores as part of a broader growth plan by its parent company, Alex Lee.