Food Lion expands N.C. DC

SALISBURY, N.C. — Delhaize America announced that it is expanding its Food Lion distribution center in Dunn, N.C.

The company said the distribution center, which opened in 1987 and services 264 Food Lion stores in the area, will increase storage space by 54,000 sq. ft. to accomodate more than 4,000 refrigerated and frozen foods.

"Food Lion is proud to expand its business in North Carolina and in the Dunn community," Food Lion president Cathy Green Burns said. "Today's announcement reinforces our commitment to North Carolina and enables us to continue to serve our customers in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states. We look forward to completing this project and establishing a greater presence in North Carolina."