In August 2021, details about a possible new Lidl in Garner, NC became available. As of July 2022, the store has not opened and for months, readers of the
WRAL Smart Shopper Facebook page have been asking for additional information regarding the status of the store.
We reached out to Lidl and to the property management company for Garner Towne Square.
On July 19, 2022, a spokesperson for
Brixmore Property Group, which handles the Garner Towne Square shopping center, shared the following statement with WRAL via e-mail:
"Thank you for your interest in Garner Towne Square. LIDL is currently under construction on their 30,795 square foot store. We defer to LIDL who prefers to announce their opening date."
Information about the possible new store was first shared in August 2021 on the
Garner Biz Facebook page which indicated that the new Lidl would be located in the old Kroger store on Hwy 70.
The Garner Towne Square August 2021 Construction Newsletter also shows Lidl as a future tenant and there are signs with the Lidl name posted on the property.
We reached out to Lidl back in August 2021 for confirmation of the new store and a company spokesperson shared, "It is too early in the process to offer details on this site at this time, however we will be sure to keep in close contact with you as we have more to share in the future on sites in the Raleigh area. We look forward to continuing our expansion and serving more customers and communities."
Since then, we have reached out to Lidl multiple times for additional information on the progress of this location. Once the company provides additional details including an opening date, we'll update this article.
Many former Kroger locations were taken over by other grocery stores including Harris Teeter (which is owned by Kroger) and Carlie C's, but the Garner location was not one of those stores. Based on the comments from readers on the Garner Biz page, Garner residents are excited about the possibility of Lidl filling the large void that has existed since the Kroger left.
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Store Details
Coupon Policy: Lidl stores do not accept Manufacturer's Coupons. They do offer store coupons on the myLidl app.
BOGO Deals: With Lidl Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) deals, one product will ring at full price and then one will be free. You have to buy both to get the sale price.
myLidl rewards: Be sure to join the Lidl rewards program to get coupons and special discounts. You can join on their app or sign up for a myLidl account online and enter your phone number at checkout.
Forms of Payment: Lidl will accept cash, credit cards, debit cards. They do not accept checks.
Bags: Bring your own bags. They do not offer free bags.
Carts: You do not have to bring a quarter to rent a cart.
Lidl Store Details from their press release:
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 either 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, added MSG or partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) containing trans fats.
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, and a range of baby products that have earned the Parent-Tested, Parent-Approved seal of approval.
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.
Lidl operates more than 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.
