Food Lion, a US-based grocery store company, has revealed that it intends to remodel about 93 stores located in Greensboro, North Carolina, by the end of 2017.

The grocery store company will be investing $178m for this new initiative, which aims to make shopping easier and more affordable for its customers.

Food Lion president Meg Ham said: "We're proud to have been a part of the greater Greensboro community since 1968, and are excited to bring our newest format to this market.

“We look forward to making significant investments in our stores, our customers, our associates and our communities to offer a new grocery shopping experience.

“We want to ensure our customers can easily find fresh, quality products to nourish their families at affordable prices every day."

“We want to ensure our customers can easily find fresh, quality products to nourish their families at affordable prices every day, delivered with caring, friendly service every time they shop."

After the project, customers will benefit from new stores that are easy to navigate and feature natural, organic and healthier food options.

The Greensboro stores will be remodelled on a rolling basis, and the project is scheduled for completion between March and August.

Since the launch of its ‘Easy, Fresh and Affordable…You Can Count on Food Lion Every Day!’ strategy, Food Lion has enhanced its product offerings and services at its Greensboro stores.