The new Lidl grocery store in Raleigh is having their Grand Opening this Wednesday, December 11th!! There will be gift card giveaways, free samples, free reusable grocery bags, games, activities, prizes, special deals and giveaways throughout the grand opening weekend!

Read on for all the details about this opening and one in Fayetteville next week.

Raleigh Grand Opening

The new Lidl in Raleigh is opening on Wednesday, December 11, 2019! This Raleigh store will be Lidl’s second in the city and 21st in North Carolina

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Time: Ribbon-Cutting at 7:40 am and store opening at 8 am.

Location: Lidl, 4115 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh, NC

Store hours: Open daily from 8 am - 10 pm.

* The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each.

* Shoppers can get free samples of an array of Lidl’s products and a complimentary Lidl reusable bag while supplies last.

* There will be games, activities, prizes, special deals and giveaways throughout the grand opening weekend.

“The new Lidl on Buffaloe Road will allow more people to take advantage of our convenient shopping experience and high quality products,” said Store Manager Todd Philips. “The team and I are excited about opening our second store in Raleigh and getting to know more of the community.”

Fayetteville Grand Opening

The new Lidl in Fayetteville is opening on Wednesday, December 18, 2019! The Fayetteville store will be Lidl’s 22nd in North Carolina.

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Time: Ribbon-Cutting at 7:40 am and store opening at 8 am.

Location: Lidl, 1912 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC

Store hours: Open daily from 8 am - 10 pm.

* The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each.

* Shoppers can get free samples of an array of Lidl’s products and a complimentary Lidl reusable bag while supplies last.

* There will be games, activities, prizes, special deals and giveaways throughout the grand opening weekend.

“I grew up in the Fayetteville surrounding area, so it’s a privilege to be able to share my love of Lidl with everyone in the community," said Fayetteville Store Manager Brittany Combs. “The local team and I are eager to open and have customers check out our high quality products and low prices.”

What to Expect at a Lidl Store

According to Lidl, when entering the new stores, shoppers can expect to experience the following:

World-Class Shopping Experience:

Shoppers will save time and money each week with Lidl's award-winning assortment and low Lidl prices.

The new food markets will be a new and beautiful store with an easy-to-shop layout that will mean a faster and more convenient shop for customers. The U.S. EPA has recognized Lidl stores for their environmentally-friendly designs.

Quality Without Question:

Healthy, responsible choices, including hundreds of organic and gluten free products.

American products – the majority of the high quality products in Lidl's assortment are proudly sourced in the U.S.

Unique, European specialty items ranging from hard-to-find cheeses to authentic specialty sauces, cured meats, beer, wine and more.

Award winning foods– Lidl's private label products have won more than 500 awards and counting!

The Lidl Love it Guarantee– A logo that guarantees customer satisfaction; shoppers love the product they buy – or they are entitled to a refund, and a replacement.

Surprise and Delight:

Lidl offers an ever-changing selection of food and non-food specials brought in each Wednesday for a limited time, keeping the shopping experience exciting and new. The rotating non-food selection will include fitness gear, small kitchen appliances, toys, outdoor furniture, and more.

Committed to Fresh:

Lidl produce is brought in fresh each day and features more than 100 high quality fresh fruit and vegetable options at low Lidl prices.

All Lidl flowers are guaranteed fresh and beautiful for five days at a minimum, with roses and lilies guaranteed for seven.

Shoppers love Lidl’s fresh bakery, which will be located at the entrance of the food market.

Focused On Our People:

Lidl offers wages and benefits for our team that are above the industry standard in every market in which we operate.

Lidl recently announced it would expand healthcare coverage to all workers starting in January 2020, including those working part-time, regardless of the number of hours worked.

About Lidl

Lidl operates 10,800 stores and is active in 32 countries, employing around 287,000 employees globally. Lidl offers 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, and today sells its award-winning products in more than 70 stores across nine east coast states. For more information, including additional Lidl locations in North Carolina, visit Lidl.com.